A Confession, Of Course
See Later Writer Life: A Course, Of Course? to understand the origin of this post.
I Have to Say Sorry Because…
Having recently written
Are We All Over-Learning?
My main concern is this: are we in danger of placing too much importance on formal and informal education? Surely, there is still a valid argument for self-education through reading and experience of life.
I realised I was changing direction with my writing. I am taking on a new genre, not writing short stories for now and not continuing with my novels.
“If you haven’t been sufficiently into your work for months, then maybe it’s not your bag?” [own quote]
I made several pledges when I wrote Markets: Following my own Prompts and the only one to bear fruit was
a type of fiction I enjoy reading and writing (other than the above) is one that I have hardly tackled at all, as a writer, but find myself reading increasingly. Authors like Clare Mackintosh, CL Taylor, Louise Candlish… & a host of others waiting on the To Be Read pile (and in my Kindle). These writers do crime, very well, and I am not sure if I can…
Markets: Following my own Prompts
Then I Found This Gem
On the National Centre for Writing’s website, I discovered Supercharge Your Productivity and I heartily commend it to any Later Writers who are not sure why they procrastinate, dither and flounder.
Since Completing this Short Online Course…
- I’ve given myself permission to learn as much as I can about my new genre, and to practise, practise and practise again until I have formed a solid writing practice.
- I’ve ditched certain social media and other online sink holes.
- I have a couple of new books, a plan and cannot wait to continue
Everyone Is Reading It?
- Yes, there is a boon in crime fiction, especially titles aimed at female readers (I’d say).
- Yes, I am reading a lot of titles and loving them.
- Yes, I’m watching loads of crime box sets and crime series on the telly box, many of which are police procedurals.
So, why not write about what really sets your heart on fire. Not literally… that would be a crime too close to home.
- I’m sorry about questioning the validity of writing courses, but I’m honest enough to admit my dalliance with one, or two lately.
- And, when the writing starts, the reading and watching crime will stop.
- I will concentrate on another genre while writing crime.
