It's been a while since I last blogged but after going to a Worcester Writers' Collaborative signing at Annie's Book Stop in Worcester, I found new motivation to publish. It's always so exciting to be around authors and their new books. This made me want something fresh to share. I published Misadventures in Filgersville in 2008. It will have been out for four years next August and I decided that it's time to set a deadline and try to publish another story for next summer. I've started to take the first steps. I completed NaNoWriMo the other day so now I have new found time to edit my manuscript, and I'm starting to think about some of the more production based steps of the process.
So, here's my challenge to you. If you have that manuscript that you've coddled for years, it may be time to take the next step. Editing may always be done but share it for critiquing and then query with agents or begin the self-publishing process.
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Friday, December 2, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
The Literary Whale Challenge
Have you ever had something that you've always wanted to try but just have been a little too afraid to try it? A challenge that seems as colossal as a whale? So have I and I am left with no choice but to attempt this challenge.
In English class, we were assigned Herman Melville's Moby Dick this past Thursday. This book is infamous in school for destroying grades and being a difficult read to say the least. This book seems as daunting as a whale is large. In honor of this book, I pose a challenge: the Literary Whale Challenge. In honor of reading the wonderful Moby Dick I challenge you to attempt a feat appropriate for yourself,possibly pertaining to literature (ie. reading a challening book, writing a novel, etc)to complete the Whale Challenge. Comment on this post with what your challenge will be or even just that you will be trying the challenge. I will periodically announce my progress with my English assignment and once the book is assigned to be completed, the challenge will end within a few days or so. If you meet your goal, post it on the blog and you might be able to win a certificate. Good luck, and have fun!
In English class, we were assigned Herman Melville's Moby Dick this past Thursday. This book is infamous in school for destroying grades and being a difficult read to say the least. This book seems as daunting as a whale is large. In honor of this book, I pose a challenge: the Literary Whale Challenge. In honor of reading the wonderful Moby Dick I challenge you to attempt a feat appropriate for yourself,possibly pertaining to literature (ie. reading a challening book, writing a novel, etc)to complete the Whale Challenge. Comment on this post with what your challenge will be or even just that you will be trying the challenge. I will periodically announce my progress with my English assignment and once the book is assigned to be completed, the challenge will end within a few days or so. If you meet your goal, post it on the blog and you might be able to win a certificate. Good luck, and have fun!
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