I’ve done it. Sent in my new sub last night. Was going to ship it around a few more people to read but, well, simply couldn’t face fiddling with it any more and thought I’d just send it and forget it (sorry guys!). Haven’t heard whether Anna received it or not. I hope she lets … Continue reading “Sent”
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Active vs Reactive
I’ve been thinking lately about Michelle’s advice re my characters being reactive as opposed to active. At least that’s what they were in my original synopsis. I never really thought about this before – of course they were active, they were walking and talking and making decisions, right?But that is not being active. They didn’t … Continue reading “Active vs Reactive”
The Fine Art of Synopsis Writing
Right, forget flowery phrases. Sentences that scream ‘look at me!’. Paragraphs that read well but don’t actually tell you anything about the story. Throw them out of the window. Why? Because all your synopsis needs is the setting, the internal/external conflict, the evidence of growing attraction, the black moment and the resolution. Yes, I have … Continue reading “The Fine Art of Synopsis Writing”
The Fine Art of Synopsis Writing
You Learn Something New Every Day
Well, what a weekend it’s been. My poor husband has been in despair. Mainly because I am being very mono-manic about my writing!Why? Because I’ve been inspired! After the wonderful Michelle Styles offered to look over the synopses of my next two subs, I have been having lightbulb moment after lightbulb moment. I think I … Continue reading “You Learn Something New Every Day”
Moving On – The Next Sub
I’m posting quick smart because I don’t want my rejection post to be the first thing people see on my blog. It’s been a hell of a process but it’s done now and I’m moving on. And what better news to move on with than an email from Anna. After telling her that I had … Continue reading “Moving On – The Next Sub”
No
Final verdict is in and the jury decided: guilty. In other words they didn’t want my manuscript. Clearly the second opinion the EA got found too many things wrong with it and the fault was largely with my heroine. To be fair, I did write this last year before I knew all that I know … Continue reading “No”
A Wobbly Moment
To all those lovely people who have offered advice and support over the past week or so, thank you so much. You’ve made me feel hugely better about this waiting game that I’m playing. For someone who absolutely loathes waiting and who is naturally impatient, this has been a real lesson and I’m just so … Continue reading “A Wobbly Moment”
We Apologise for the Delay – Normal Service Will Resume in a Fortnight
Yes, I have heard back from M&B. It was a lovely email letting me know that there has been a delay and that I’ll get my feedback within a fortnight. Sigh. It’s very nice of them to let me know this – they certainly didn’t have to send me anything at all – so I’m … Continue reading “We Apologise for the Delay – Normal Service Will Resume in a Fortnight”
No News is Good News
No news this morning. Honestly, after all my nervousness and drinking of chocolate martinis the night before… Anyway, I kind of thought something like this might happen so I’m not too worried. I’ve waited over 3 months now so I can wait another couple of days. If it is a couple of days. Actually I … Continue reading “No News is Good News”