"Sometimes we just get overwhelmed with all we want to do and have to do. Breaking things down into smaller steps is one way to work through procrastination. Thank you for your post, A.K. That is very encouraging.
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When do do your first complete read through of your novel?
Started this discussion. Last reply by A.K.Andrew Jul 25, 2012. 6 Replies 0 Likes
I've just finished the 1st draft of my recent novel. Who reads the novel all the way through now? Who leaves it aside for a month or so?
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selosunshineaward (Photo credit: zizabra)Quite out of the blue last week, I had an email from the writer and fellow blogger Hemmie Martin, to tell me she had awarded me the Sunshine Award . Thank you so much Hemmie – what a thrill and an honor! Hemmie is an author of Contemporary Women’s fiction, published by Winter Goose Publishing. …See More
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Developing a Plot without Flatlining
Developing the plot for a novel should be like replicating a heart monitor. You want to see ups and downs on the screen, but you don’t want to see it flat lining. There’s nothing more likely to bore the pants off your readers than creating a story without any variation. Think of it in terms of real life’s ups and downs, except in fiction things need to be larger than life,…See More
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A.K.Andrew left a comment for Denise Baer
"Thank you.I agree.
It does seem ridiculous that writing does take a backseat - I feel the same. But I suppose if you want an author's platform as well... Somehow I keep thinking the penny will drop & it will all become less time…"
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"Hi A.K. It's extremely hard to keep up with them all, I agree. Some days, I spend so much time networking that I forgot about actually writing. :)
It's good to see you here though."
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Receiving a Sunshine Award for Blogging
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Quite out of the blue last week, I had an email from the writer and fellow blogger Hemmie Martin, to tell me she had awarded me the Sunshine Award . Thank you so much Hemmie – what a thrill and an…
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Developing the plot for a novel should be like replicating a heart monitor. You want to see ups and downs on the screen, but you don’t want to see it flat lining. There’s nothing more likely to bore the pants off your readers than creating a story without any variation. Think of it in terms of real life’s ups and downs, except in fiction things need to be…
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The Next Big Thing - Week 15
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The Next Big Thing is an author's Work In Progress project from SheWrites. When I read Jeri Walker-Bickett’s blog last week, I immediately thought what fantastic questions for any author to ask themselves. So I was thrilled that afternoon, when Jeri emailed, and invited me to…
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- At 7:44am on October 12, 2012,
Denise Baer said… Hi A.K. It's extremely hard to keep up with them all, I agree. Some days, I spend so much time networking that I forgot about actually writing. :)
It's good to see you here though.
- At 8:23am on July 27, 2012,
Meg Waite Clayton said… And delighted to have you join us in the novelist group! If you haven’t done so already, you might introduce yourself by telling us what you’re working on in the “Show Me Your Novel and I’ll Show You Mine” discussion. We do a live chat Wednesdays at 1 EST, with instructions on how to participate in the "Our Water Cooler" box near the top of the group page. And we save the wall for discussion, but welcome links to helpful blog posts on the “Links to Helpful Blog Posts for Writers” discussion thread and to published books in the “Our Published Novels” one. I hope you’ll enjoy the group.
Meg
- At 7:25am on March 29, 2012, Meg Waite Clayton said…
Waving hello, A.K. Thanks for the friend reach out.
- At 7:40am on March 22, 2012,
Rebecca Whitney said… Hi Kathy, thanks so much for inviting me to join. Looks great and will endeavour to explore more thoroughly when I've got the time xx
- At 9:37am on March 19, 2012,
Rosalind De'Ath said… Hey Kathy! Thanks for inviting me. Looks utterly brilliant so far, especially for advice. Perfect!
Roz xx
- At 10:00pm on March 11, 2012,
Jennifer Lauck said… A big welcome to SheWrites. A terrific place for advice and support. AND, to help even more (if you are into creative non-fiction/memoir), I have 12 hours of free advice/teaching as a way to give back. No gimmick, just great advice because I know how hard it is to write. Click here, sign up, enjoy!
XO Jennifer Lauck
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Welcome to She Writes! We're excited to have you here.
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