Synopsis Finished.

That wasn't so bad. Whesh. I kept putting that one off. Now I can contact agents who want a synopsis along with sample pages. My prospects are growing. The possibilities...well, possible.

I've found the perfect resource through another Great resource, Ricki Schultz at http://www.writebrainednetwork.com/ Free to join.
I cannot wait to delve into all the inspiration and paths to publication this website holds.

But today I must practice for Hosting (and singing) the Jazz Jam open mic for Vocalists, at Zinc Bar tomorrow night.

I may get a little time later today, say, while I'm in the playground with my eleven year old. Thank goodness for smart phones....I never have to end my research on this love of mine--writing!

New June

After a hiatus last week, with Life getting in the way of progress toward turning this MS into a published book; I am back today with focus and determination. The querying will commence. I still don't have my synopsis down, so I will query those Agents, who aren't looking for a synopsis--ha.

This is exciting. I'm ready. Maybe ten today, lets say? And my possessed computer better co-operate--It's been sending colored font for the sample pages--not good. Think anyone will understand I didn't do it on purpose? Not likely.

So wish me luck....da da da daaaa.

Miss Snark's First Victim: Crits and Contests

Miss Snark's First Victim: Crits and Contests

Looks like I got a post number for this critique and contest--#1 --haha.
Let the fun begin and my ego shall be squashed--but nothing is too daunting for creating a good story(cause i do want it to be the best it can be)--bring it on!....*wimper*


This critique contest is a Gold Mine!I got the most incredible feed back that open the gates of clarity for me--like magic.

I'm at a snails pace --But on track.

Looks like I'm writing monthly posts here with the little time I can muster.
But I'm finished with this round of editing my manuscript.
Today I enter the 250 word challenge on Miss Snark's Secret Agent Contest. I may have a chance --If I can get the text under 250 words. Not easy for a non-techie--So I cut my words even more, for any sneaky ads (which i have no idea how to remove)--Just for a chance at some feed back on this Middle Grade Fiction. I am almost satisfied with the beginning. See it sieved through the eyes of strangers will be, ah, fun.

Also, today-- I begin the Agent search--Query-finished... the fun begins again, but I think it's all fun; the writing, the revision, the editing, the dreaming, the scheming, the fixing and the waiting---maybe Not the waiting --hate waiting. I guess that is something I am meant to work on.

I missed the Fool's Day --But every day is a new opportunity to be a Fool

I'm on the journey of editing--and presently at page 90 of the final edit.
My update: I've reworked the beginning of the story. I always felt it was the weakest--kind of an after thought, really since I wrote this Middle Grade fiction from the middle-- outward.

The beginning needed to be in the middle of something --Now my protagonist is, indeed--in action from the start. Reading Susan Bells The Artful Edit, dramatically enhanced my editing powers and opened the joy of editing. Mixing thing up-like making a collage and refitting the pieces, in any which way I choose or reuse. Fun, fun, fun. Now time to get back the story and get 20 pages under my belt for the day. Adios !

With the help of a friend today, I was able to look differently at my Middle Grade fiction and will be forever grateful for her clear critical, experienced thinking.

In a slight panic, I remembered I had notes from over the last few months to use as new eyes and went through my tears of scribbled sheets and post its, making more notes. This time on a Large Legal pad with attached sheets.

I saw that what I was putting in to the build up of the story, was subtle and I intended it to be, but maybe too subtle--the idea was already there and now to make it just a tad more sinister, with the new ideas ( few extra clues) that came together.
The idea was underlying and I was able to realize and confirm this with my notes.

Things are getting clearer-and I was able to TADA--create more tension.

Thanks Isabel !