OK, I just saw how "gripey" the last post looks....
I have a confession to make....
There's another word in my vocabulary at this moment, that's right up there with "bleagh"....
WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!!
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Bleagh!
Snoopy said it best--"BLEAGH!"
Every job has its "un-fun" parts, and today I'm dealing with one of those along my chosen path...the dreaded "book proposal."
The "name" I referred to in my previous post? Their rep recontacted me and suggested some resource material--written by said "name"! I'm taking that as a go-ahead to start work on my idea, hence the BOOK PROPOSAL.
BLEAGH!
In case you're unfamiliar with the term, it's basically a justification of my book's "right to life", and my right to write it. I have to explain the premise of the book, justify the need for such a book, outline the book, give some samples of the proposed content, and explain my qualifications to write the book--all in a few pages. And in this instance, have it all ready to go in a couple weeks' time when I'll (hopefully) have the ear of an editor or two for a minute or two!
To sum up:
book idea is to book proposal as:
expecting a baby is to changing a poopy diaper
I repeat--BLEAGH!
Well, I can't say I have no focus for the next two weeks! Bring on the creative fuel (chocolate and diet Coke)!
Every job has its "un-fun" parts, and today I'm dealing with one of those along my chosen path...the dreaded "book proposal."
The "name" I referred to in my previous post? Their rep recontacted me and suggested some resource material--written by said "name"! I'm taking that as a go-ahead to start work on my idea, hence the BOOK PROPOSAL.
BLEAGH!
In case you're unfamiliar with the term, it's basically a justification of my book's "right to life", and my right to write it. I have to explain the premise of the book, justify the need for such a book, outline the book, give some samples of the proposed content, and explain my qualifications to write the book--all in a few pages. And in this instance, have it all ready to go in a couple weeks' time when I'll (hopefully) have the ear of an editor or two for a minute or two!
To sum up:
book idea is to book proposal as:
expecting a baby is to changing a poopy diaper
I repeat--BLEAGH!
Well, I can't say I have no focus for the next two weeks! Bring on the creative fuel (chocolate and diet Coke)!
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Okay!
OK, here's the deal....
I may not be writing as much here, but I am writing! The dry spell is over!
My son and I are enjoying the "never-ending bedtime story". At the rate he's giving his input on names and descriptions of characters, I may have to give him co-authour credit! :) And yes, I'm taking notes so I don't forget what to write about!
In other news, I contacted a "name" this week to ask about using an idea of theirs as a "jumping off point" for something I want to write. Their rep called it an "interesting request" and is planning on discussing it with them when they return from a business trip in a few days! Looks like I've made it past the first level--the "screeners"!
Last--and maybe least--I discovered an intriguing event yesterday. "NaNoWriMo"--National Novel Writing Month! Participants sign up to attempt writing a 50,000 word novel between Nov. 1 and Nov. 30! Curious? Here's the address:
http://www.nanowrimo.org/ Sorry if the link doesn't work...I'm a "neophyte" (word of the day)!
I may not be writing as much here, but I am writing! The dry spell is over!
My son and I are enjoying the "never-ending bedtime story". At the rate he's giving his input on names and descriptions of characters, I may have to give him co-authour credit! :) And yes, I'm taking notes so I don't forget what to write about!
In other news, I contacted a "name" this week to ask about using an idea of theirs as a "jumping off point" for something I want to write. Their rep called it an "interesting request" and is planning on discussing it with them when they return from a business trip in a few days! Looks like I've made it past the first level--the "screeners"!
Last--and maybe least--I discovered an intriguing event yesterday. "NaNoWriMo"--National Novel Writing Month! Participants sign up to attempt writing a 50,000 word novel between Nov. 1 and Nov. 30! Curious? Here's the address:
http://www.nanowrimo.org/ Sorry if the link doesn't work...I'm a "neophyte" (word of the day)!
Friday, October 14, 2005
I just want to say....
OK, well, I'm just posting to say that right now I have nothing to say! Something has definitely shifted. I wonder if my life is getting too full of "everyday junk"? You know...run that errand, do this chore.... Necessities? Or stalling tactics?
The odd thing is, I have all these "great ideas", but seem to lack the creativity to set any of them in motion. Besides, my office chair is REALLY UNCOMFORTABLE! I guess I'm too short for "big people furniture"!
Now that I've whined and made excuses long enough, I need to go try to kick-start my creativity!
The odd thing is, I have all these "great ideas", but seem to lack the creativity to set any of them in motion. Besides, my office chair is REALLY UNCOMFORTABLE! I guess I'm too short for "big people furniture"!
Now that I've whined and made excuses long enough, I need to go try to kick-start my creativity!
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Something New
Last night, I started something new. My 10-year-old asked for a bedtime story, so instead of reading him something or "recycling" an old faithful, I headed off into new territory. I have a story idea that's been "percolating" for some time, so last night I started telling it to my son. (Think "test market") He didn't want me to stop so he could sleep--good sign!
Now, all I have to do is figure out what happens next!
Now, all I have to do is figure out what happens next!
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