When I started telling people that I’d received an ASA mentorship last year their first question was always the same, “So, what’s a mentorship?” At this point I had no idea. I had researched and applied for the program but I didn’t know what to expect. I knew it would improve my writing craft and … Continue reading »
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MAKING ACTION SCENES MATTER
The first time I met Sue to begin my ASA mentorship, we had this conversation… Sue: Now, let’s talk about your first chapter. Me: Sure. *thinking about how cinematic my opener is: a foot chase through the jungle ending in the murder of the point of view character* Sue: You can’t have that. Me: *blinks* … Continue reading »
THE PERKS OF BEING UNPUBLISHED
Take the pressure off and start soaking up the perks of being unpublished: 1. No Deadlines I am a very deadline-orientated person and I give myself targets all the time. You know what the best part is? I make up the deadlines! Yes, all by myself! I don’t have to answer to anyone and it … Continue reading »
RESEARCH PARANOIA
I have been stressed lately that I’ll never finish researching for my current project. I think this is probably spurred on by the fact that my mentorship is finishing (eeek!) and I’m still discovering new tidbits that could change parts of my storyline. I’ve just started reading The Lost City of Z as part of … Continue reading »
THE FEEDBACK HAPPY DANCE
Sometimes getting feedback on my manuscript makes me want to curl up in a dark corner and die. I email my lovely mentor with attachment of my work and she replies with a ton of track changes and comments. And yes, the comments are always in red. You’ve got red on you… But today I’m … Continue reading »
