I set out to begin my latest work, “Gothic Angel,” today. And I finished it today. That’s freakin’ amazing! No, really, that is amazing. I don’t usually finish a story in a week, let alone one day. Granted, it’s only a few pages; but still, it’s done and now I have only to revise it. The story came off really well. It needs some work, but the foundation is good. Sometimes it’s easier to simply write while in the mood, and correct later. Just get the foundation down, then revise it later.
Here’s a sneak peak to the story: it deals with a youth who goes to visit his girlfriend at a secluded spot, at a select time. He is apprehensive she won’t appear, and brings along his bottle of Jack just in case. He is delighted when his “angel” arrives, and she gives him her greatest gift. It’s a beautiful gothic love tale about love lost and regained. As is customary for my works, wait for a punch in the ending! Sorry, that’s all you’re getting.
I’m glad it’s out of the way. It was fun to write, but I need to have it ready by the 31st for the Tom Howard/John Reid Short Story contest. If I can get if finished quickly enough, I will hopefully get it to the March 15th Writer’s/Editors network 29th annual contest. That is my goal, anyways.
I have a lot on my plate, that is for sure. I’m also looking for an agent. A recent article in Writer’s Digest has prompted me to search out an agent for my writings. How it works is that you find an agent, and they search out a publishing house on your behalf. Yes, there is money involved; but what doesn’t cost money today? I will let you know how I progress. I would like to have one secured by the fall, if such is possible and everything works out to my advantage. Let’s hope!
Finally, I’m editing ”Mommy’s Gone Crazy” now. I have covered about fourteen of the 32 pages. I have to say I am pleased with it so far, though I can see it will need some attention. When you are writing, you lose yourself in the work. It is very easy to make contextual mistakes and allow for errors in continuity. I do not have many of these, but at times the word choice is a little weak. Since I left grad school I feel my vocabulary has plummeted. Where’s that Thesaurus?
Well, that about sums it up for now. Things have been busy for me, but pretty boring on here. I’ll get a comical blog up in a day or so. Hang tight, and thanks for reading!
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