Seems like this is the summer of missing blog posts. Another Wednesday slipped by before I remembered I had a post due. I've given up on the concept of feeling guilty about these missing posts. As long as I'm making progress on the writing front, I'm still happy.
At least I had a bit of an excuse this week. As luck would have it, I had submissions for both my critique groups due this week, so I concentrated on getting those done. My biggest obstacle came from one of the submissions, where I couldn't decide which of the two stunts my protagonist was trying was going to succeed. After spending an embarrassingly long time pondering this question, I finally realized the correct answer should be "neither of them." Never make it easy for your protagonist.
Actually, the tight deadlines wound up helping me out. I didn't have time to finish one of the chapters before it was due, so I fixed up as much as I could and just stopped writing, figuring my critique partners could see the last few pages of the chapter next month. Turns out the arbitrary cutoff point I'd chosen was actually the perfect spot to end the chapter.
As much as I hate them, deadlines are good for me.
Anyway, enjoy the links and have a great weekend!
ChemistKen
How to Tell if You’ve Received a Genuine Publishing Offer
Why Your Protagonist Should Have a Past “Wound”
Raise a Question, Earn the Backstory
The Basics of Advertising for Indie Authors
Mystery Cliches: Are They Boring Your Readers?
I found this one entertaining.
7 Mistakes You’re Making With Your Book Promotion
7 Keys to Creating Bloodcurdling Monsters
I work better with deadlines as well.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
they work, but they're no fun.
DeleteI'm with you on those deadlines. Hate 'em. Need 'em.
ReplyDeleteI've also stopped feeling bad about not posting on schedule, since I'm focusing on finishing a book I'm writing. So close. So...so close.
ReplyDeleteAll the best!