'Bye 'Bye 2024
December 29, 2024
The days between Christmas and New Year are always strange: not exactly festive, but not normal either. Like many people, I find myself looking back over the year that's almost gone as well as looking forward. What have I done? What have I achieved? Has anything turned out the way I expected it to? The differences between now and this time last year might appear no greater than acquiring a few more grey hairs, but even if I haven't achieved all I'd hoped to, I'd like to think I've learned a few things that will stand me in good stead for the future.
Reading my work to others has taught me that my judgement of what will go down well isn't always reliable. The pieces that I thought would get the best reaction sometimes fell flat, and those that I thought needed rewriting were well received.
Work that I almost despaired of finding a home for finally got published. It was all a matter of finding the right people in the right place at the right time. If I'd given up, it wouldn't have happened.
If I keep plugging away, even when what I'm writing seems trite, stilted or rambling, eventually the inspiration will begin to flow. At the very least, I'll have something to edit the next time I pick up my pencil.
Let people know what you're doing, or trying to do, and they'll encourage you and might have valuable advice to offer.
Share your achievements. It isn't boasting or mere self-promotion. For those who have helped you, it is showing that their efforts have borne fruit and are appreciated. For anyone who is struggling, it proves that good things are possible. Spread the happiness!
I've still plenty to get on with next year, not least the first draft of the sci fi novel I'm working on. I'll keep you updated on progress with this and other projects I have in mind, some of which involve the Exiles of Ondd.
Don't forget there's still a chance to bag yourself some bargains in the Smashwords end of year sale until 23.59 on 31st December. I've now included Discord's Apprentice in the sale FREE along with Artists & Liars and Discord's Child. All my paperbacks are still available at virtually cost price on Amazon, if you prefer to hold a book in your hand.
I wish you all a wonderful year ahead.
Reading my work to others has taught me that my judgement of what will go down well isn't always reliable. The pieces that I thought would get the best reaction sometimes fell flat, and those that I thought needed rewriting were well received.
Work that I almost despaired of finding a home for finally got published. It was all a matter of finding the right people in the right place at the right time. If I'd given up, it wouldn't have happened.
If I keep plugging away, even when what I'm writing seems trite, stilted or rambling, eventually the inspiration will begin to flow. At the very least, I'll have something to edit the next time I pick up my pencil.
Let people know what you're doing, or trying to do, and they'll encourage you and might have valuable advice to offer.
Share your achievements. It isn't boasting or mere self-promotion. For those who have helped you, it is showing that their efforts have borne fruit and are appreciated. For anyone who is struggling, it proves that good things are possible. Spread the happiness!
I've still plenty to get on with next year, not least the first draft of the sci fi novel I'm working on. I'll keep you updated on progress with this and other projects I have in mind, some of which involve the Exiles of Ondd.
Don't forget there's still a chance to bag yourself some bargains in the Smashwords end of year sale until 23.59 on 31st December. I've now included Discord's Apprentice in the sale FREE along with Artists & Liars and Discord's Child. All my paperbacks are still available at virtually cost price on Amazon, if you prefer to hold a book in your hand.
I wish you all a wonderful year ahead.
Posted by K. S. Dearsley. Posted In : Coming Soon
