I got my delegates pack for the Winchester Writers' conference today. Only a week to go. I have been organising my writing to take with me. I have the timetable of the lectures and my one to one appointments. I hope to be equipped to market my novel after that.
The weight loss isn't going so well. I've had quite a stressful few months so I'll blame that.
Friday, 24 June 2011
Friday, 3 June 2011
Writers' Conference v OU
I'm looking forward to the Winchester Writers' Conference next month. I have my one to one appointments and I have sent off some writing I want to talk about. I always learn a lot at these things. Even when I think I know as much as I can about something, I learn more. I am staying for the weekend this time. Normally I only go for the Saturday but I am travelling down on Friday and coming back Sunday night.
I've resurrected a script I began in 2008 called Blue Bird, perhaps it't time to develop it fully and get some advice on it. You never know, perhaps police stories will come back into fashion.
I have to concentrate on the OU for a couple of months now, just two more TMAs and the project to complete. I know what subject I'm doing so I just have to research it now. I don't expect to do well, I'll be satisfied with just a pass. I can't wait until September when I can start Children's Literature, which I wish I had done this year instead of the course I'm on. More people have complained to the regional office so perhaps they are getting the hint a lot of people are very unhappy with this course. Thank God it's the last run for it.
I've resurrected a script I began in 2008 called Blue Bird, perhaps it't time to develop it fully and get some advice on it. You never know, perhaps police stories will come back into fashion.
I have to concentrate on the OU for a couple of months now, just two more TMAs and the project to complete. I know what subject I'm doing so I just have to research it now. I don't expect to do well, I'll be satisfied with just a pass. I can't wait until September when I can start Children's Literature, which I wish I had done this year instead of the course I'm on. More people have complained to the regional office so perhaps they are getting the hint a lot of people are very unhappy with this course. Thank God it's the last run for it.
Tuesday, 17 May 2011
Disappointing grades
It's been a while again. My excuse is, I've been busy completing assignments for the OU and travelling (apart from all the house/life/job stuff.) The husband is working in Abu Dhabi again and I spent a couple of weeks out there, so I am very tanned right now.
The assignment has been marked and returned to me. not brilliant but better than last time. I know now that I am on track for a 2:2, which is a little disappointing as, until this module, I was headed for a 2:1. As I need a 2:1 to go on to study for MA Creative Writing at my local university, I have to make a couple of decisions. Do I settle for a lower second or should I do another module and try to get an upper second. Even if I do another module, there is no guarantee I would increase my grade as I would need to pass with over 70%. What if I don't get 70%? Do I go for another, then another module until I do? Perhaps there are some MAs that will take me with a lower second if I can show my writing is good enough. Then I think, why am I even thinking like this, I don't need an MA and a 2:2 is good enough, apparently most people get seconds. I have a couple more months to ponder on this.
I'm going to the Winchester Writers' conference in July. I first went a couple of years ago and loved it. Then I was interested in the "how to" lectures, but now I want to do the marketing and promotions lectures. "Unwanted Visitor" is available on Kindle and I am very pleased that I have a couple of fantastic reviews. (Thank you, kind people) and no, I am not related to them. Perhaps if I got an MA, agents would be more interested in my novels, but I write for pleasure as much as anything else. Hmm, I must have a think.
The assignment has been marked and returned to me. not brilliant but better than last time. I know now that I am on track for a 2:2, which is a little disappointing as, until this module, I was headed for a 2:1. As I need a 2:1 to go on to study for MA Creative Writing at my local university, I have to make a couple of decisions. Do I settle for a lower second or should I do another module and try to get an upper second. Even if I do another module, there is no guarantee I would increase my grade as I would need to pass with over 70%. What if I don't get 70%? Do I go for another, then another module until I do? Perhaps there are some MAs that will take me with a lower second if I can show my writing is good enough. Then I think, why am I even thinking like this, I don't need an MA and a 2:2 is good enough, apparently most people get seconds. I have a couple more months to ponder on this.
I'm going to the Winchester Writers' conference in July. I first went a couple of years ago and loved it. Then I was interested in the "how to" lectures, but now I want to do the marketing and promotions lectures. "Unwanted Visitor" is available on Kindle and I am very pleased that I have a couple of fantastic reviews. (Thank you, kind people) and no, I am not related to them. Perhaps if I got an MA, agents would be more interested in my novels, but I write for pleasure as much as anything else. Hmm, I must have a think.
Thursday, 21 April 2011
Success
I have received a cracking review of my new novel, Unwanted Visitor, which is available on Kindle. Some people, who shall remain nameless, asked me who wrote it, but I don't know who it was, I'm just made up that someone read my novel and liked it enough to tell me. To me, this is success.
I would like to get working on the sequel, which is only about half done but Mum in Law has had an op and is staying with us while she recovers. Between that, finishing my degree and life in general, I haven't had time to do much writing. Still, next week, I'm going to Abu Dhabi, where the husband is working. I hope to finish my essay then to spend some time on the sequel. I might just take advantage of the time and rest.
I would like to get working on the sequel, which is only about half done but Mum in Law has had an op and is staying with us while she recovers. Between that, finishing my degree and life in general, I haven't had time to do much writing. Still, next week, I'm going to Abu Dhabi, where the husband is working. I hope to finish my essay then to spend some time on the sequel. I might just take advantage of the time and rest.
Monday, 11 April 2011
Published!
I am very pleased to tell everyone that I have published my new novel on Kindle. "Unwanted Visitor" by Trish Finnegan. ASIN: B004VTC2ES
I got fed up knocking on the doors of agents, so I decided to do it myself. It is only available on kindle at the moment but perhaps I'll bring it out in paperback if there is enough interest. Now, I have to think about marketing. I've told my facebook friends and all my family, perhaps I can put a notice in the local paper? I must research this, it's not like I can go to my local bookshop and leave a few copies. I wonder if local radio would be interested? Perhaps, if there is enough interest, I can advertise nationally, or perhaps I'm getting ahead of myself :-) I must see about getting a webpage. I might try to self publish the other novels I'm working on. Snowman is almost ready to go. Hmmm. Busy days ahead. I can't wait.
I got fed up knocking on the doors of agents, so I decided to do it myself. It is only available on kindle at the moment but perhaps I'll bring it out in paperback if there is enough interest. Now, I have to think about marketing. I've told my facebook friends and all my family, perhaps I can put a notice in the local paper? I must research this, it's not like I can go to my local bookshop and leave a few copies. I wonder if local radio would be interested? Perhaps, if there is enough interest, I can advertise nationally, or perhaps I'm getting ahead of myself :-) I must see about getting a webpage. I might try to self publish the other novels I'm working on. Snowman is almost ready to go. Hmmm. Busy days ahead. I can't wait.
Tuesday, 5 April 2011
Unwanted
Another day, another rejection. It was a friendly rejection but still a rejection. Apparently my manuscript failed to ignite the imagination. Hmm, I think the manuscript is a good as I can get it so perhaps it is time for me to think about publishing to Kindle or using a local publisher, which is going to be pricey.
The problem is that a writer is reliant on the opinion of someone who is probably rushed and distracted. I could write a masterpiece and wouldn't even get a look in. It's annoying to think that if my name was well known, I could write any old rubbish and agents and publishers would be falling over themselves to take my novel, they would even edit it for me. I must research self publishing.
The problem is that a writer is reliant on the opinion of someone who is probably rushed and distracted. I could write a masterpiece and wouldn't even get a look in. It's annoying to think that if my name was well known, I could write any old rubbish and agents and publishers would be falling over themselves to take my novel, they would even edit it for me. I must research self publishing.
Monday, 28 March 2011
Chicken Soup
I've caught another cold, not good for weightloss. All I want to do is lie on the sofa and eat chocolate and toast. I've heard chicken soup is good for colds but I can't be bothered making any.
I decided that the literary agent that I sent my novel to doesn't want it so I have sent it out to another one. Again, this one takes email submissions and will let me know within 30 days. So much better than the old way of sending off your precious bundle and waiting months. Perhaps I should look at epublishing? Has anyone had any experience with that?
I decided that the literary agent that I sent my novel to doesn't want it so I have sent it out to another one. Again, this one takes email submissions and will let me know within 30 days. So much better than the old way of sending off your precious bundle and waiting months. Perhaps I should look at epublishing? Has anyone had any experience with that?
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