Workshops

I am a very lucky writer... why?

Because I belong to some amazing writing groups, and I have had the most amazing (yeah, I know it is an echo) writing classes as a result!

I am so happy because I got to participate in Southern Magic's Workshop: FROM THOUGHT TO PLOT. This was part of a larger workshop that Diane Love and Mary Buckham have for writers based on the book, Break into Fiction and is a part of that longer workshop.

These writers, Mary and Diane, were so incredibly generous in their lessons, their time, their insight, their down-to-earth REALNESS... I can't thank them enough for all they gave our workshop and ME.

Blessed. I am blessed. I belong to two super writing chapters as part of RWA. Today I started the work on my 5th MS... and all I had when I arrived was an index card, notes I'd scribbled at a bar when celebrating a first draft completion (I celebrate every small victory), and a thought.

From THOUGHT TO PLOT... it worked! And on September 26, Heart of Dixie has another workshop to build on this knowledge:

Writers' CPR: Jumpstart the Heart of Your Manuscript

It is when published authors, editors, and agents in the industry spend time with us that I am humbled by their gifts...

And to add even more punch to the sundae of super thought: I spent time with my writing friends, YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE, and we have a plan for making it through the next few months!

Hurrah! Yeah! Amen!

Oh yeah, I am FINISHED!! So bloody happy. Worked my behind off, made 9/11 calls to my CPs re: a scene I new I had to rehash. And one of them called back, we brainstormed, and I believe we came to a good result. 

Now, some of the scenes are short, but they are there... and I like it so much better now. I sent off Ch. 14-17 to my CP Karen in Fairfax to ask if she liked the direction of the S/L. I will need to revise the synopsis, minor details, and then it's mmmm, better? Well, I like the emotional content better. It is MY VOICE. 

Off to celebrate with a movie!