Now I just have to wait for the eventual email telling me the reader's report is ready. I don't know who the published writer reading it will be, nor whether they're male or female. But whoever gets to read it- thank you.
The part I hadn't expected was how much time checking through the manuscript takes.
When I start the next draft I will be tougher on myself. I know I can do it now, it's about me being better prepared and organised during those busy everyday life events. Even 300-500 words a time soon builds up. I know I still have a lot to work to do in the next draft...
This weekend I relax, catch-up with all those things I didn't have time for- Sanditon on catch-up is first on my list...
Next Saturday (7th September) I'll be attending a half day workshop (I've been involved in organising it) at Nottingham Writers' Club.
Our guest is friend and blogger Patsy Collins The Travelling Writer, with her Effective Characterisation and Dialogue workshop from 1-5 pm.
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| Patsy Collins is coming to Nottingham... |
Nottingham's Tram network links the railway station to a nearby tram stop less than 5 minutes walk away from our venue; plus the Victoria bus station and bus routes into the city centre are 5-10 minutes walk...
Then on the 14th I'll be at my desk tuning in to #SelfPubCon2019 it's 24 sessions online over 24 hours. (I won't be sat at my desk for 24 hours though...)
You need to register via ALLi (The Alliance of Independent Authors) you'll find them on Facebook, Twitter and their website. The three-day pass is free- just register with name and email.
I've tuned in to the past two: spring this year and fall of 2018. Both times I've learnt something I could put into action...
Do you have any writing related plans for September?
Image provided by Patsy Collins.
8 comments:
Well done on submitting your manuscript. I’m sure you will be looking forward to receiving the reader’s comments with equal excitement and trepidation.
Bea- Thanks. I think the trepidation is overwhelming the excitement. At least by the time I find out what the reader thought I'll be prepared for the bad bits.:-)
Yes, A very big hug for submitting your manuscript, Carol. It has taken me years to be brave enough to do this - this year is going to be the year when this happens 🤗
lostin...-It has taken some time to get to the stage of feeling ready to do this. Hugs in return for your taking that big step too; hope it goes well.x
Well done on submitting your manuscript. I'll be interested to hear what you think about Sanditon. I'm afraid I wasn't very impressed.
Julia- Thank you. I've found I can appreciate it better watching on the catch-up service via my computer screen. I heard a couple of clichés slip into episode 2, but there was more conflict and plot this week. :-)
All the very best with your NWS submission, Carol! I love the Alli conference, especially since we can pick and choose what to attend from the comfort of home.
Rosemary- Thank you.
I always learn a number of things from the ALLi online conference. There's always one thing I can put into action and other information to note down for later when the book is finally ready. It's also good to be able to catch-up the next day if I missed anything.
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