I released my first novel today. The Witch’s Complement is released into the world and I hope everyone who reads it enjoys it. How This Story Developed I started writing this version of the novel three years ago. At the time, I was working full time, married with a three-year-old son, and just finished … Read More “Release Day – My First Published Novel” »
Category: Personal Development
Continuing education as a writer is important. Allow me to share some of the exercises/classes and my own results.
The market was his favorite place to sell. He loved watching the people. This was the place that helped hone his skills at reading people. And reading people is what brought in the real money. To say his leather stand was a front was both insulting and true. Insulting because the leather wallets, belts, and bags brought in enough that he didn’t need to do anything else. And it was true because it actually acted as a front. This was the place spies were born.
Compared to the last assignment, I found this one rather simple. I had no reservations about plunging into the homework. So, let’s get right to it.
Did you think I gave up on the Writing Excuses Self-Assignment? I thought about it, especially after looking at 10.4. This assignment really threw me for a loop. I was intimidated by this one.
As I went through and combined stories, changed ideas, and moved things around I came to one solid conclusion. Idea #1 is my least favorite. Goodbye housewife story.
I have decided to do the homework. I never really jumped on the writing prompts as I am always working on my own thing, unless the prompts spoke to me. But when I think about it, working on a prompt would only help me, but where would I find the time? Now I’m making the time and I want to share it with you. Because the homework will make me a better writer.