Friday 27 November 2015

Celebrate the small things


This is going to be a round up of the last couple of weeks as I haven't managed to post for a while! The weeks are whizzing by aren't they?

Since I last posted I've been to London for a flying visit to see the Lord Mayor's Parade. We were only there for about 36 hours but it was worth the 300 mile trip. Our eldest daughter worked on the design for one of the floats so we wanted to go and see it. The weather was a bit damp but we all had a nice time. Our youngest daughter (who is at university) managed to meet up with us too. I am always happy for time spent together.

I have started my Christmas shopping! Can you believe it is December next week? Without giving too much away I spent a lot of time in the book shop so expect lots of bookish gifts!

I bought a fab pair of boots for myself. They are mainly for work but they are so comfy I am living in them at the moment. And yes they are a little bit purple!

Slowish progress on the writing/revisions. I have spent most of my writing time working on a complete re-write of chapter 2. I want to be happy with it before moving to far ahead as it will determine the way the next few chapters go so I think it will be time well spent. Trouble is I alternate between thinking I've nailed it to thinking it stinks! That's normal right?





Thanks to Lexa and her lovely co-hosts
 L.G. Keltner @ Writing Off The Edge 
Tonja Drecker @ Kidbits Blog

Happy weekend

Thursday 12 November 2015

Celebrate the small things

Time to raise a small celebration to the things that have made us smile this week. Today the UK is raising money for Children in Need. This huge annual event raises so much money for children's charities and it is heart warming to hear some of the amazing stories of some of the people involved and those who have benefited from the fundraising. I have watched tv clips this week that have made me laugh and cry in equal measure.

I have made progress with my editing/revisions. Not quite as much as I hoped, but I am happy with what I have done and I think at this stage I will take quality over quantity! I am enjoying it so will keep plodding on.

I have quite a lot going on this weekend (more on that next week) so I may not get to visit many blogs until Sunday evening or into Monday so until then I wish you all a happy weekend. Thanks for visiting.





Thanks to Lexa and her lovely co-hosts
 L.G. Keltner @ Writing Off The Edge 
Tonja Drecker @ Kidbits Blog

Happy weekend

Wednesday 4 November 2015

Insecure Writer's Support Group (Nov)

Purpose: To share and encourage. 
Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kind



Thanks to Alex J. Cavanaugh and this month's super co-hosts,  Stephen Tremp, Karen Walker, Denise Covey, and Tyrean Martinson

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With a first draft completed I will shortly enter the editing cave again. I actually enjoy this stage so I am not too worried about the process, I like improving things and fleshing out characters and plot. What I am anxious about is keeping a consistent voice. I am worried that in the middle of the story the POV character's voice goes flat, so I suspect this is where most of my work will be.

Has anyone else come across this problem? Do you have any tips for ensuring consistency of voice?