Conflicting advice is the very devil, especially if it’s given by different well-respected and hugely experienced writers. Especially when you’ve paid for it from a well-researched and carefully selected specialist or it comes via a highly professional writing organisation.
Like most newbie writers, I am passionate, energetic and in love with my story and characters. […]
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Okay, you’ve done your first draft, you’ve edited it, your aunt Mabel who taught English has checked it, your mate Bev says ‘It’s great!’. You’ve left it for a few weeks, come back, tightened the manuscript, checked for shockers and you’ve even written your synopsis. You’re on the starting blocks for publication, fame and fortune(!).
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I count myself very lucky to have an occupation where learning and change are crucial parts. I’m referring to writing (of course!). Not only do you have the hard sweat and joy of bashing out your story, but the endless hours of lovingly trimming and tightening to get it into some kind of presentable shape.
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Got some very polite feedback that it was a little unclear how to subscribe, so I’ve added a special plugin.
I always take note of sensible and helpful feedback. 🙂
Destructive and carping moaning – no.
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With my writing buddy Denise at the RNA Conference
Update (April 2018) at the end
I enjoyed a ‘writerly’ evening with another novel writer, Denise Barnes who is also preparing her first fiction work. She’s already published a non-fiction book which can be seen at her site.
We swap hints and tips, recommend […]
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