Let's be honest.
So, I'm just going to throw something out there for you to chew on, savor, spit back out if you want to and see what happens. It's something that's been bothering me for a while, a little thing that makes me want to shake people silly. A claim made by many authors seeking publication that I don't buy for a second in most cases. Actually, it's a couple of claims.
What the heck am I talking about? I'll tell you, of course. I read a lot of blogs by agents, publishers and authors. Nearly every ...
What the heck am I talking about? I'll tell you, of course. I read a lot of blogs by agents, publishers and authors. Nearly every ...
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Diane
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Apr 25, 2010 07:26PM
I am not a published writer (yet). I have so many thoughts and so many stories to tell, I just don't know where to start. I am presently taking a course from the Winghill school of writing.It is very interesting. By the time I am finished this course, I should have learned how to research a topic, how to write about it, how to prepare my work for publishing and how to market my work. I have just began the course, but I love it. My first assignment was to profile myself. From there, I had to complete 2 assignments and now they have matched me with a tutor who is a published writer. When I read her profile, I couldn't believe how well we are matched. The only problem is I am not a healthy woman but I am very strong minded. I will overcome and get well again. In the meantime, I work on my course when I can and just enjoy life. I would love to write a fiction novel but I just don't know where to start or how to start. I have so many ideas floating around in my head, I don't know which one to grab and work with. Any suggestions from anyone?
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My suggestion? If you have several ideas, outline each. It doesn't have to be anything fancy, just summarize each story you want to tell in a synopsis of sorts. One will grab you. I'm sorry you aren't well, but with that determination I have no doubt you'll get past it and enjoy life as you hope to. If you're able to join some critique groups, groups discussing the craft of writing, and discuss your questions and concerns with other authors published or not, you'll find things begin to fall into place.
Quite simply, just write. Don't worry what's right and wrong or what will work or won't. Get started, flex the writing muscle, invite the bug to bite you in the ass, the rest will happen naturally.
Thank you for the advice Renée. I am also from Ontario, Canada. Like you, I live in a small town of about 1500 people. I live in St Charles, ON. It is about 75 kilometers south east of Sudbury and about the same distance south west of North Bay. I will follow your advice and just write. How do I join a critique group?
There is one on goodreads that is very welcoming, a lot of new authors there. Writers Who Write, just go to my profile page and you'll find it under my groups. On fiction Writing is another that is good for learning about writing and the industry, although it is not a critique group. There are a few others too that I just can't think of off the top of my head. Good luck.
Once again, thank you Renée. You are so very kind to take the time to answer my questions.
