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Tag: novel
The Next Big Thing
Next Big Thing – I have to thank Felcia Scotzig, Karen Einsel, Amanda Fanger & Emily Anne Shaffer for making me feel like my new project is buzzing. I’m not quite trending on twitter, but I couldn’t be happier these 4 talent ladies are curious about what I am up to.
What is the title of your Work in Progress?
I wanted a title that conveys a relationship or interconnection between three people in a positive way so I thought of trinity – with the lower case t. This is the first time I thought about the title in relation to a potential book cover. It’s a sign.
Where did the idea come from for the book?
The initial idea came from the movie Oliver Stone Movie Savage.
What genre does your book fall under?
Adult contemporary Fiction – with a hint of romance
Which actors would you choose to play your characters in a movie rendition?
Can I refer you to my Pinerest board titled trinity?
There is a photo of what Alex looks like – no one famous, I would have to find this girl. This is my Alexanda.
Lance – Matt Damon, but taller
Chay – Orlando Bloom
What is a one-sentence synopsis of the book?
Alexanda has spent her life learning to be ok with being alone and just when she thinks she has a handle on it, she meets her father for the first time and is pulled into his world were she has to trust others in order to stay sane and stay alive.
Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency?
I will go the traditional route first, but this one I really want to see published.
How long did it take you to write the first draft of the manuscript?
This is my NaNoWriMo project and I am ahead of schedule right now, so I hope it will take me 30 days.
What other books would you compare this story to in your genre?
It is a bit like James Patterson’s old stuff, but a little more in-depth character wise. Sidney Sheldon, but contemporary.
Who or what inspired you to write this book?
It is different then what I have written before and I wanted to see if I could do it. Plus, this isn’t a piece of fluff, it’s got some serious issues and a bit more research then I have done before. I know everything there is to know about the Marine, Special Forces and photography. Really, ask me anything.
What else about your book might pique the reader’s interest?
There are a lot of elements to this book: romance, relationships, sex, drugs, military, death, regret. As well as Happiness, Passion, Love and Faith.
5 Nominations: I decided to nominate some of my fellow NaNoWriMo participants:
Am I Ruined for Life?
It is that time of the month, where I feel safe to reveal some of my insecurities for the world to see. It is Insecure Writer’s Support Group Day!
My main concern for the month is that my first novel-writing experience has ruined me for the rest of my writing career.
In June, I finished a month-long writing challenge called JuNoWriMo. With a goal of 50,000 words, I was able to write over 75,000 words. I did what the challenge asked me to do; Just Write. I really enjoyed writing this way. It was my first novel. But, it was a novel I had been thinking about for over 2 years. I knew exactly how it was supposed to start and end. I knew the main character inside and out. I knew the setting backward and forward. I knew the lesson my MC was supposed to learn by the end and she got there after going through several conflicts. The issues in the beginning came to complete and sometimes funny conclusions at the end. Dare I say it, the process was easy.
Don’t get me wrong, I woke up early to write. I stayed up late to write. I didn’t go out much and a couple of days I didn’t bath (Am I sharing too much?). But, in the grand scheme of things, I felt that the month went very smoothly.
I created a daily journal about my writing experience and there were only a couple of days that I would classify as me having a “moment”. Other than that, it was so much fun.
My concern is what if the next time it is not so easy. No way it could be. I have another story idea, which I just thought about this month. It is with two MC, but besides the broad story, I know nothing about them. It is in familiar settings, but it will still take some research. And, I have an idea of where it should start, but no idea of where it will end.
I am concerned that the process isn’t going to be so easy and will I be up for it. I have given myself a month to outline and plan and then jumping right back into the writing fray with Camp Nanowrimo in August.
I would love it if my first experience was my writing process, but, I don’t think that is realistic.
Did my first novel-writing experience ruin me for life?
My Weekly Update – What do I expect from JuNoWriMo?
I am participating in JuNoWriMo this month. With two days done, I am feeling pretty happy with myself for deciding to do this. When you look at the task at hand, 50,000 words in 30 days, it seems a bit daunting. But, I am happy to report that after two days and over 6,000 words done. I can do this.
But, it is not just about getting in the word count. I have additional expectations from JuNoWriMo that go far beyond just getting to 50,000 words.
1. I expect to get a book out of it. Not a book deal, I am not that naive or that optimistic, but I do hope that I will have completed the first steps in getting an actual book written. I don’t know why, but I image that saying I have written a book will make me all warm and fuzzy inside. And, I will have finished something. The book may suck, but it is written. I will worry about step two of the process in July.
2. I expect to figure out my writing style. The book I am writing started out having several characters, taking place in several locations and dealing with several issues. But, after 6,000 words, one character, one location and one issue it appears that it will take awhile to get this stuff sorted out and it is much more interesting to me to write from one persons perspective. Now, just as long as I don’t run out of words to say about this one character, I should be good.
3. I expect to determine my writing process. I can already see how valuable the time I spent outlining last month has been. It has allowed me to get in writing mode (or mood) easier every time I sit down to write. And two day in, the words are still flowing and that pressure of figuring out what to write is eliminated. What a relief.
4. I expect to learn from others who are participating. The JuNoWriMo isn’t just a challenge. It has turned into a community. Just in two day we have shared ideas, asked questions and motivated each. It has already made me a better writer.
To continue with this theme of learning, four very talented writers and JuNoWriMo partipants have so generously accepted my invitation to be interviewed about their progress in JuNoWriMo. I will feature a new writer each Monday starting on June 10th. Week 1 – A.E Howard – one of our lovely and talented hosts. Week 2 – EM Castellan Week 3 – Juliana Haygert Week 4 – Felicia Scotzig In the mean time, check out their sites.5. I expect to take that “writer in training” description out of my profile. One thing I have learned already is that writers are always learning, always growing, always getting better. In that sense, we are always in training. But, I just feel that I need to get this one project in the can and I will feel more comfortable calling myself a writer.
Congratulations to all of you who have taken on this challenge. I wish you all the best of luck and if there is anything I can do to help, please let me know. Next Weeks Schedule Tuesday – Writer Wednesday Blog Hop – I actually fit in a scene from my Junowrimo project, edited of course. Wednesday – Insecure Writers Blog Post – I have a few questions I would like to ask my fellow writers. Friday – General Blog Post Sunday – My Weekly Update *I will get back to Blog Love and recognizing my new followers later or in the general post on Friday.What do you expect from JuNoWriMo? Day two done, how is it going so far?
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