Time flies...when you write
I have a 3rd draft of my first YA novel completed, it is now 'breathing;' in other words, waiting until I re-read it and wonder what the hell I wrote it like that for.
My second YA is underway, and I am experimenting with genre (thriller) and narrator, trying 3rd person for a change. I'm finding it challenging, but it's early days yet.
The good thing about YA at my comfort length - ie, 40-45k, is that I can write two concurrently. Work on the other while the first rests. It still feels productive to do this.
One thing I've noticed that since I have been going hell-for-leather on the novels, is that I have nothing left for flash or short stories. Just haven't got the time!
I like the look of Molotov Cocktail online magazine though - excellent horror collection on there. the standard is very high. Will have to come up with some ideas to give them a try...
As for Castlecroft Writers - HUGE exciting news. Skylark Literary Agency are going to come and visit us, giving us a talk on the competitive world of children's writing. It's booked in for September 25th, so lots of time for us to prepare the event. What an opportunity for local writers to come and hear directly from the experts!
One last thing...a tweet I wrote got broadcast on channel 4seven yesterday. Sadly, it wasn't funny or clever, but amusing to see it on the screen! #BeCarefulWhatYouTweet
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