My Kensington Writers Group critted my novel Monday and now my head is buzzing with ideas. Lots of positives, which is always gratifying, and the one area where most felt the book needed a lift is very workable. My critters gave me good suggestions and I have been mulling them over for a week — I just transcribed 23 messages I left for myself on my voice recorder outlining how I think I can accomplish what needs to be done. And, I have a long weekend to get started!
Looking Forward to Monday
My Kensington Writers’ Group will be critiquing the novel I finished last month, so that will be a great help. This weekend I began chapter two of another book in the series. Going well!
Susan
Don’t You Just Love Saturdays?
I woke up after eight delicious hours of sleep and the whole backstory to my book appeared in my head. I’ve just written it down. Today I have the whole day to write; tomorrow I go hiking. I should have my submission for the workshop finished today.
Rob’s reading last Tuesday was wonderful, as always — I love to hear him speak. About 12 of us went out afterward and it was great fun.
The Write-Off Was Great – As Always
So I am going to Rob Sawyer’s writing workshop this summer and we are studying long-form works. For that, I need to have chapter 1 and an outline. I wasn’t able to attend the whole write-off (from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM on Saturday I was at the Young Writers’ Conference, which was a lot of fun) but I went Friday night, Saturday after the conference and all day Sunday, and I pretty much have the first draft of the package. As it’s not due for a month, I should have time to revise it by then. Felt very productive.
And — Rob’s book launch for “Wake” is in Calgary on Tuesday, so a bunch of us will be there to listen to him read. Will be great!
Susan
Next Week: The Young Writers’ Conference!
I always enjoy presenting at the Young Writers’ Conference – what an opportunity to work with students who love to write! Also, once a year i get an opportunity to network with a lot of local Alberta writers, sell some books and hear an inspiring keynote. Looking forward to it!