OK, I Know What to do Now
I want to thank everyone who posted last time - Ilana, Katrina and Pam -you guys really helped me clear my head. So I have decided to:
1. continue on with part 2 of my online course, which has so far generated about 6 or 7 pieces for short stories. So in my daydreaming time I will build those ideas.
2. continue on my seed of an idea for a novel that has a long way to go, also for daydreaming time. This is nice because I’ve had some WONDERFUL ideas, but it’s all under wraps for now. Shhhh! Code name is “Reprieve”, but I am notorious for picking titles that absolutely suck. Note: Last week I heard that it’s critical that you write a good title, which contradics what I heard earlier, that editors write the title. AUGH!
3. since I’m not really WRITING, I can still work through the editing and worldbuilding process for my little sf novel. I’ve already taught myself how to generate a decent outline, which already let me ditch some things. I might as well see it through for the learning process. Can’t hurt, as long as there’s time.
4. am zooming along in marketing my mom blog, which will generate an audience or, if not, at least some adsense revenue, right? I mean, I hope…
And that’s it. Life is EXCELLENT. I love being a writer, don’t you?
Ladies, you will all get REAL links on my high ranking blog…this one is like rank 1 billion, lol, so it won’t help…
About titles: I’ve heard that both are true. The author has no say over the final title (though it’s usually run past her as a courtesy), but having a strong working title is critical for catching the agent’s and editor’s eyes. Just as the final title will be for catching the reader’s eye.
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Ask Lani about titles–particularly how she got to Little Ray of Sunshine. It’ll make you feel much better about the procedure, I promise you. Plus, if you get stuck for a title, bring it over to the Wiffer Forums and I guarantee you’ll get something!
And I love the seed time–I literally see my idea as a seed buried in the dirt, slowing growing like those speeded-up films they’d show you in grade school. Just remember–this is your world, your story, your characters–don’t let ANYBODY tell you that you can or can’t do anything. Write what you want to write and your book will be that much stronger for it.
And yes, I adore being a writer!
Thanks ladies.
Katrina your advice is sound and you’re right!
Pam, I will do that, thanks for the tip. And I love the seed analogy. Nicely stated.