I have 2 current editing clients (actually, one is just a manuscript review, and the ms. is short, so that’s easy, and the other is really a story coach role, so I only weigh in every couple of weeks when my client sends me stuff). I also told my writers’ group I’d have my own ms ready in 3 months. So…I’d better start writing. Yikes!
Book Review: Barnaby’s Luck, by Al Onia
Fantasy 5/5
In order to extract himself from thefts-gone-wrong, Barnaby the Thief becomes an unwilling spy for Cornethal in the war between Hanappan and the Khitans. Barnaby’s world is full of wondrous magic, culture, and characters—and his exploits make for a fun romp.
Writers’ retreat!
I went to a 3-day writers’ retreat last week and pretty much nailed the stuff I want to cover in Book 4 of my series. I really want to put the gears on now, and try to get a draft in 3 months. With the outline pretty much in place, I can see that as possible.
Retreat next week
With a short (3-day) writers’ retreat next week, I’m trying to get all the plot points for my next book in order and making sense. It’s coming–each day it gets more coherent! However, there are still a number of actions highlighted yellow, meaning: I don’t know why he would do this right now–or how. Problems still to be solved!
New Story Coach Client
I’ve been working away on Book 4 of my series and reviewing a novel for a friend (a swap–she’s reviewing mine), but since New Year’s I’ve had four queries for editing, or editing-related work. I began Story Coaching with a client this week, and have a manuscript from another editing client–the other two–who knows? Just queries, I guess. But! It looks as though I will be teaching an 8-week spec-fic course starting later this month. I haven’t received official confirmation yet, but the website says “only a few spots left” so it looks as though the course is filling up! Yay!