I've only been back at work for 2 days after a week in Cyprus and I already need another holiday (having to drive to Basildon and back today hasn't helped).
Fortunately I have another holiday booked just next week - camping under canvas in Dorset! We went there last year too where I plotted out a whole novel. Hmm, I've only written about 30000 words of it since though, before the multiple re-writing of Taken have distracted me. Need to make more time... Up at 6 tomorrow then!
Sadly I'll miss the August Wrekin Writers though.
I've just finished going through the second tranche of competition scripts and they really are very interesting. There is a wide range of subjects (and standards!) and I am astonished how people can craft a story out of 'mundane' events. I tend to find that kind of thing intensely boring to write, but some of them are quite gripping. Maybe I should have a go at it, and step outside of genre writing?
Yes, as we all neeed as many writing experiences as possible, and it is amazing how this helps you to focus on what you DO want to write....like most people I began with the short story, enjoyed the uphill battle to be accepted. All the time receiving rejection slips and not understanding that my 'writing', of whatever nature, was rapidly improving. :-) The secret is just to write regularly, as I'm sure you've heard on too many occasions....regards, Carole.
ReplyDeleteI said the competition judging would be revealing didn't I?
ReplyDeleteGlad to see the blog up and running too!
After hearing the moans in August from other judges I thought no one was enjoying it. I am glad you are.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes.
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Glad you had a nice holiday.