That looks so weird, sitting out there like that.
I feel kind of silly even saying it.
And yet, here I am. I've joined writer's groups. I'm reading books and sites about editing and outlining and all sorts of madness I've known about in a vague "I need to do that" sense, but not in detail.
I've put pen to paper and cranked out an opening sentence. Not necessarily the one I am in love with, but a starting point to get the story out.
I'm talking about doing NaNoWriMo in November. Making plans to attend a writing conference next year. I'm really, actually, maybe doing this for real.
Excuse me while I take a moment to breathe.
**edited to add a thank you, to Lori...without her kick in the pants, its likely I would not begin this scary journey to rejection. And possibly acceptance.
Congrats for taking that leap. Can I place my advanced order in now for a signed copy? :D
ReplyDeleteNot that you need it, but all the very bets for the road ahead.
Consider it signed and shipped. :)
ReplyDeleteYou're the best!
Absolutely do NaNoWriMo! It's the best thing in the world to get your writing juices flowing. I sat it out this year, but won it in 2009. It's a blast. Go to local write-ins if you possibly can, it's amazing. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteOops, meant I sat it out 'last' year, 2010.
ReplyDeleteVery proud of you! And I'm happy as a clam to have a writing partner in crime, cuz I need the encouragement and kicks too. Yay!!! (exactly how happy are clams?)
ReplyDelete@fillingspaces - That is awesome!! Thanks for the encouragement.
ReplyDelete@GirlParker - Where would I be without you? Probably still sitting on my butt, but without a notebook in hand. (And clams are exponentially happier than mussels.)
Obviously I need someone to edit my posts/comments. Bets = best!
ReplyDeleteYAY! *does a little dance*
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing in the world like strapping yourself in and preparing for the wild ride of a writing life. I will be doing NaNoWriMo for the second time this November, so you will be among friends!