"I've written it!
"The last line.
"Let's ignore the fact that it's also the first line, and the fact that this line makes several other appearances in 'the book'.
"I didn't have the heart to murder my darlings; instead I thought I should just make (some of) them work a bit harder!
"Anyway, it feels good to have written it -- the last line -- or rather fitted it in. Now? Revise, revise, revise and hope that I can read my hand-writing."
(Note: the above has been voiced by an actor, currently practicing his lines for a new book all about the world of Boring John.)
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Monday, March 19, 2007
More Budding Writers...
Just wanted to list a few notable blogs on a subject close to my heart
- Trials and Tribulations of a First Time Author
- Writing My First Novel
Good luck with it, guys!
- Trials and Tribulations of a First Time Author
- Writing My First Novel
Good luck with it, guys!
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
Write a first novel
And when writers don't write, following on from my previous post, they find all sorts of interesting websites to visit or they suddenly decide to reorganise their utility bills or they think that now is the time to remove that seemingly indelible stain.
Indelible is a good word.
Indubitably.
Anyway, I'm not the only one who is interested in inspiring others to write a first novel. Take a look at this motley crew*:
[* Again, even though I am not writing my novel this instant I am definitely writing in the style of my main character. This blog may have to wait a while, methinks
Indelible is a good word.
Indubitably.
Anyway, I'm not the only one who is interested in inspiring others to write a first novel. Take a look at this motley crew*:
- Writing Your First Novel by Victory Crayne
- Your First Novel (a book review)
- Writing my first novel - discussion started by Kate Elliot
[* Again, even though I am not writing my novel this instant I am definitely writing in the style of my main character. This blog may have to wait a while, methinks
Thursday, March 01, 2007
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