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Hi All, I have now probably foolishly given up a well paid teaching job to be a full time writer. I plan to publish 4 books within the year, which is doable, as I have written books under other names, and one of those will be revamped to be re-publish under my own name. I have turned down the offer of agents, which might not have been the best course of action, now that I am finding out how hard PR/marketing is! I am confident I will get there, but have realised that I may have to follow the bamboo rule and have to work part-time to achieve this. When I have spoken to famous writers recently, they have all said they have no idea how marketing works now, as someone else does all that for them… wouldn’t that be nice? Happy writing everyone, and remember: it is for the art not the money, the money is a bonus!Hello to everyone, im a young lad who has just developed an interest in writing and have been looking for a site where people would be willing to help me review some of my currently unfinished work to tell me whether its a worthwhile idea. I will also be willing to help out anyone if I can however I’m no proof reader or good editor but I will do what I can if you would like me to. I don’t feel I have a very impressive writing style(and I didn’t do well in English GCSE) all I have is an idea and would appreciate any help if people are willing. Thank you
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J.A. Marlow
The String Weavers, Salmon Run, Redpoint One series.Writer alter-ego of Dreamers Cove
Hi Bernadette! Welcome to FM! Feel free to ask questions, and we’ll help you as best we can.
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http://www.djsalisburybooks.com/Dead-Wizard-s-Loot.htmlHey! I’m Essy and I’m a creative writing major and history minor. My goal is at some point to publish a book through either self-publishing or traditional. I really started writing when I was a high school sophomore. I’ve traveled all over the US and Western Europe and have also been to Montreal, Canada nearly every year since I was twelve (I have cousins there). I’d really like to do more traveling and getting inspiration from other cultures.
Hi Essy! Welcome to FM. I hope we can help you reach your goals.
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The Mantua-Maker, Quality Historical Sewing Patterns and Books
www.mantua-maker.comThe Art of the Hoop: 1860 - 1869, Dress, Sewing, and Clothing Care Advice
https://www.mantua-maker.com/a---1860s-fashion.htmlDead Wizard's Loot: Wizard Whitewing #1
http://www.djsalisburybooks.com/Dead-Wizard-s-Loot.htmlHi Bernardette. Welcome!
What to do?
Do you have a favorite Genre? If so write that down. It won’t help much but it’s a start to concentrate the mind. Now, from my point of view, what you need is a Main Character. Decide whather your MC will be male or female or something else. Human or semi-human. Give the character a problem.
Say she’s just discovered she has a special talent, but the wicked queen wants her to…. And so on.
Forget that. Nows the time to call on your helpers. Everybody is entitiled to five plus one.
I wonder if I can remember their names.
Who?
What?
Why?
Where?
When?
And How?
Now all that’s needed is a lot of hard work.
I’m sure others will be able to add to those standard basics, but I don’t know if you know, Nov. is an awkward month. Most members are doing the yearly ritual of banging their heads on their keyboards as they try to come up with another 1660 (do I remember ther riight number, people?) words for the
National Novel Writing Month.So don’t stop posting your questions. Everybody will be back soon.
Morgan wrote:im a young lad who has just developed an interest in writing and have been looking for a site where people would be willing to help me review some of my currently unfinished work to tell me whether its a worthwhile idea. I will also be willing to help out anyone if I can however I’m no proof reader or good editor but I will do what I can if you would like me to. I don’t feel I have a very impressive writing style(and I didn’t do well in English GCSE) all I have is an idea and would appreciate any help if people are willing. Thank youI’m not sure anyone could, or would give you a definite opinion on whether you have a good idea or not. On Roving Crits, though, you should be able to get some criticism. It can be tough at first. However, if you persist and work hard things do improve. As long as your work has some sort of continuity, and your English is understandable, don’t let it bother you too much at the beginning. For the average writer whose aim is to tell an entertaining tale you don’t need perfect English, at least for the first draft.
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J.A. Marlow
The String Weavers, Salmon Run, Redpoint One series.Writer alter-ego of Dreamers Cove
Hi all!
I’m Aisha. I’m new here, just signed up a few minutes ago. I heard of this site from the NaNo forrums.
I’m just exploring, and I already love it.
Hi Aisha! Welcome to FM!
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
Happy writing,
Deb Salisbury
The Mantua-Maker, Quality Historical Sewing Patterns and Books
www.mantua-maker.comThe Art of the Hoop: 1860 - 1869, Dress, Sewing, and Clothing Care Advice
https://www.mantua-maker.com/a---1860s-fashion.htmlDead Wizard's Loot: Wizard Whitewing #1
http://www.djsalisburybooks.com/Dead-Wizard-s-Loot.html
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