My previous manuscript which is already out on submission has received some interest from an agent and a small publisher. YAY! Time will tell if anything will progress but it is all great for giving a much needed boost of confidence.
OPTIONAL QUESTION
It's been said that the benefits of becoming a writer who does not read is that all your ideas are new and original. Everything you do is an extension of yourself, instead of a mixture of you and another author. On the other hand, how can you expect other people to want your writing, if you don't enjoy reading? What are your thoughts?
I think it is important to read extensively, especially in the genre you are writing. I guess there is always the chance that your writing will pick up influences from other books and writers but as long as you aren't trying to become a copy of their work I think it is useful to see how other writers approach things. It is great to help you understand what works or doesn't work for you. It is also a good idea to know what the current market is like. But most importantly of all, I love reading and can't imagine my life without books in it!
Thanks to Alex for hosting the IWSG and this months fabulous co-hosts Ronel Janse van Vuuren, Mary Aalgaard, Madeline Mora-Summonte, and Ellen @ The Cynical Sailor
Awesome the first one has interest and you're ready to submit another one!
ReplyDeleteIt's most encouraging, Alex. Thank you.
DeleteOh wow congrats on the interest on your manuscript. Fingers crossed it works out! And best of luck with the next one as well.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Julie
DeleteCongratulations on your manuscript! It sounds like you have all sorts of good stuff going on. Good for you :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info on this writing group. It sounds good for when I finish my manuscript. And that's awesome about the interest in your manuscript.
ReplyDeleteIt's worth checking out
DeleteCongrats on your manuscript interst. You must be so proud. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
Congrats on the interest in your manuscript! Hope it leads to something awesome!
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine not reading books, either.
Congrats on your writing month. Sounds exciting and fun. My fingers are crossed. :-)
ReplyDeleteAnna from elements of emaginette
Congrats on a writing filled month, or at least writing related. Great news on interest in the manuscript too.
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed for your manuscript and getting an agent! Good Luck!!
ReplyDeleteWow, you've been busy! Good luck with all your projects.
ReplyDeleteWell done Suzanne - you are definitely moving forward. Brilliant about the interest in your ideas - good luck ... we need to read, as well as write ... and get inspiration we can translate into other projects - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteWell done, that group sounds so useful!
ReplyDeleteAn online writing conference? That sounds interesting! I'm glad you got a lot out of it!
ReplyDeleteThe conference sounds so interesting. Congrats on getting notice on your manuscript. Woot!
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