I know you've asked for a list of favorites for 2009 and I'm not sure when it was written, but I just have to say that I loved The Time Traveler's Wife written by Audrey Niffenegger - oh no, is she a woman?
Hi ladies - I've been working on my novel for what feels like forever and I keep going back and rewriting. I think I have finally perfected my first chapter and am in desperate need of another pair of eyes to have a look. It is a supernatural thrill…
Kelley - I tried sending you a message from your website, but couldn't for the life of me figure out how to send it. I would be happy to have a look at your work - you can send it to me at jdn02@rogers.com
Jeanne
I love this idea. I would be open to critiquing just about anything except fantasy sci-fi and erotica. I am looking for someone to critique my novel in progress. It is a supernatural thriller.
Jeanne
Last chapter -- you are in the home stretch! You've written the whole thing -- one little chapter can't hold you back. Just write it all down, no editing, no reworking and get it all on paper (the screen?). You are at the finish line, just throw you…
Ditto on the massive congratulations! I find sometimes doing other creative things will loosen up the log-jam - painting, photography, dancing, and sometimes a little time away can allow room for a new perspective.
Jeanne I'd love to read your opening chapters if you still need a fresh pair of eyes. I also need someone to look at my first two chapters - would you be interested?
Hi Jeanne. Welcome to our Writers in Canada group! Glad to have you with us. Do drop in to the Introductions discussion to share a bit about yourself. We're a diverse group of writers covering every genre and form so it's always nice to hear what new members write. Looking forward to hearing from you in the group!
/djw
I'd like to know that too, Jeanne. I feel compelled to edit as I write, and when I hit a rough patch, I go through days of doubting my talent before I smack myself and move on.
As an editor making a comeback as a writer, it is often hard to separate the two vocations. In the beginning I found it hard to just write down the bones and flesh the story out later because I was hating everything I wrote unless it was perfect on the first pass. I would love to hear from other writers on how they get past feeling a little disappointed in themselves during the first draft process.
Our NHS is far from perfect and cost is an issue as available treatment options increase and the Boomers start to hit the Alzheimer's threshold but it's still seen as a service and not a business, and no one gets turned away.
Did this start off with…
Well, yes. I can't believe there is a wii yoga routine too. And yes I use it...The thing I think is really amazing to me is: the two and a half year old beats me every time!! Try explaining that to the 'audience' laughing over their coffee and tea o…