Thank goodness, there are craft books galore to help out with the first desire. I love them! When I can get one for free, I'm over the moon. If you're interested, try this free book: The Thirty-Day Challenge.
Here's the Amazon description:
The 30-Day Writing Challenge encourages beginner and advanced writers alike to stretch their writing muscles and create or enhance a daily writing habit. Each day, a new writing exercise/prompt is presented in an inventive collection that focuses on technique, inspiration, and craft by taking a comprehensive look across multiple forms and genres of writing.
Free is my favorite price. ;-)
Once you've honed your craft, it's time for feedback. After all, we want readers, don't we? I've done a few blog contests before, but this one really intrigues me. DL Hammons is sponsoring WRiTE Club.The contest is based on the movie "Fight Club" and will feature head-to-head contests between writers. The winner will be picked by a panel of publishing industry professionals.
Are you up to the challenge?
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FRIENDLY FIRE update:
I haven't posted an update since I decided to plow back in and mine the layers of Samantha, my foster child. Between the B&W Forum April X, the Don Maass Workshop at WFWA, and my SOC buddies, I'm finding that I didn't really know Samantha beyond the first image I had of her. She's so much more than I had imagined. My WIP is thankful for the layers and I'm having fun leaning what she's been hiding.
I figured out last night what to write for Write Club. I'm very excited.
ReplyDeleteGo, Sara, Go!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy read the Write Club entries!
ReplyDeleteGlad you're making progress with your book, Zan Marie! :)
Thanks, Lara! When is your next one coming out?
ReplyDeleteWrite Club is awesome! You've just reminded me that I haven't promoted it on the blog yet...
ReplyDeleteI'll see what comes of my entry, Deniz. It will be fun, I'm sure.
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