It's me again. I know. I know. It's been awhile. So, what is new with me? Well, I have been writing. I've written a little bit for my new novel and I also wrote a short story. I might post it at some point. My main focus the last couple of weeks has been building a platform.
I read quite a bit of books about writing and getting published, trying to learn all about the business of writing. The one thing that seems to be really big right now is building a platform. For those of you confused, a platform is a group of people that already know who you are and would buy a book or help get the word out on it if one gets published. So, all of my blog readers are apart of my platform! (thanks guys!).
Since, having a blog won't build a platform all on its own, I have also joined a writing community! I've posted some of my stuff and other writer's review it, and I review their work. It is also a place where you can get encouraged about things. So far, I like it. I am also doing NaNoWriMo again, but its called Camp NaNoWriMo because its in a different month (April). Being apart of that links me to more writers and readers, and, slowly, I am putting together a platform!
So, for all of you out there looking to one day be a writer, consider working on your platform. It takes a little effort, but in the end it will pay off!
On a side note, I am not always sure what to write about on this blog. I talk mostly about writing and try to help and encourage other writers, but I was thinking maybe I should take requests from my readers! So, if there is anything that you want to write about on here, leave a comment, and I'll see what I can do!
Best of luck.
Until next time minions!
-zjh
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Quick Update
Hey everyone!
Well, I've got some good news and some bad news. The good news first: After my last post, I put in some quality writing time. The bad news: My computer crashed and I lost it all. Make that my fourth time of having to re-start my novel. Since then, I've struggled to find a writing rhythm. I've got my first chapter done, and I have a basic idea of my second chapter but its been a struggle. I want to go at it this weekend and try to get over this 'speed bump' and see if I can get cracking on this novel. I hope that all of your writing adventures are going smoother than mine.
Wish me luck!
Until next time!
-zjh
Well, I've got some good news and some bad news. The good news first: After my last post, I put in some quality writing time. The bad news: My computer crashed and I lost it all. Make that my fourth time of having to re-start my novel. Since then, I've struggled to find a writing rhythm. I've got my first chapter done, and I have a basic idea of my second chapter but its been a struggle. I want to go at it this weekend and try to get over this 'speed bump' and see if I can get cracking on this novel. I hope that all of your writing adventures are going smoother than mine.
Wish me luck!
Until next time!
-zjh
Thursday, January 24, 2013
The Time Is Now!
I must confess. It was over a year ago when I started what I hoped to be the novel that would get me published. I worked on it a couple of months without really getting anywhere. I got busy, put it down, picked it up, re-wrote the first pages, wrote a different book, re-wrote the pages again, and then put it down again. As of this very hour, I am no closer to finishing it than I was last year. How can I get it published if I can't even get it past chapter one?
So, as of this very day, I am vowing to push away all other reasons, distractions, and excuses for not writing, and actually write. Upon completion of this post, I am going to start pounding on keys until my fingers are bloody. I don't care if I only write one page today, its a start that I am going to stick with. By this summer I want the rough draft done. That shouldn't be too much to ask, and if all else fails I want at least a good chunk of the novel done.
So, here is my little pep talk to you readers. Don't wait any longer. Get your butt into gear, and go for it. You miss 100% of the shots you never take. Forget about the insincerity, fear, or other issues holding you back. You can't finish a book if you never bother to start it. Or, like me, you can't finish a book if you never continue to write it. One more day, week, or month not doing anything is just another opportunity wasted. So let's get excited, and start writing.
Let's do it.
-zjh
So, as of this very day, I am vowing to push away all other reasons, distractions, and excuses for not writing, and actually write. Upon completion of this post, I am going to start pounding on keys until my fingers are bloody. I don't care if I only write one page today, its a start that I am going to stick with. By this summer I want the rough draft done. That shouldn't be too much to ask, and if all else fails I want at least a good chunk of the novel done.
So, here is my little pep talk to you readers. Don't wait any longer. Get your butt into gear, and go for it. You miss 100% of the shots you never take. Forget about the insincerity, fear, or other issues holding you back. You can't finish a book if you never bother to start it. Or, like me, you can't finish a book if you never continue to write it. One more day, week, or month not doing anything is just another opportunity wasted. So let's get excited, and start writing.
Let's do it.
-zjh
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Brief update
It's been awhile, yet again. That's me for you. So, I've done a rough edit of my NaNoWriMo novel, and need to read through it again and make further changes. I am still trying to figure out a way to post it so people can read it, but I still haven't found a solution. I'll keep looking and try to get it uploaded.
The only other thing new is that I have been writing a bit for another novel. Once I get into full swing of writing, I hope to finish the rough draft by this summer. *cross fingers*
Well, until next time readers!
-zjh
The only other thing new is that I have been writing a bit for another novel. Once I get into full swing of writing, I hope to finish the rough draft by this summer. *cross fingers*
Well, until next time readers!
-zjh
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