So the workshop on editing went a treat. Meanwhile my personal workshop buddy has found loads of errors in version one of Rough Diamonds. Most of them will not spring out to every reader, but I was struck by the irony.
It's always wonderful to work with writers I haven't worked with before, to discover the freshness of approach. Sunday's workshop had poetic writers, children's writers, personal memoir writers, imaginative adult fiction writers - a fabulous mix.
I attach the handout if anyone would like to download it, do feel free. The next workshop will be announced in the very near future.
Tuesday, 1 September 2009
Thursday, 20 August 2009
Workshop Sunday 30th August
Polishing your Work
I decided to celebrate the publication of Rough Diamonds by holding a workshop on work in progress. Many people have a story, a memoir, a travelogue, a children's book, half started and then don't get around to finishing it - sometimes because they don't know how to, don't know what to do next. This workshop will explore making a story cohesive and the skills of editing - and places are limited to 8 so that everyone receives individual attention to their work. It will be interactive, fun and you will take away new knowledge and tools for progressing your work
WHEN? Sunday, 30th August
WHERE? Monte Novo, Burgau
TIMES? 10.30 a.m. - 15.30 p.m.
If you'd like to know more, please ring me on 937305585 or e-mail me on janiceinsight@gmail.com
I decided to celebrate the publication of Rough Diamonds by holding a workshop on work in progress. Many people have a story, a memoir, a travelogue, a children's book, half started and then don't get around to finishing it - sometimes because they don't know how to, don't know what to do next. This workshop will explore making a story cohesive and the skills of editing - and places are limited to 8 so that everyone receives individual attention to their work. It will be interactive, fun and you will take away new knowledge and tools for progressing your work
WHEN? Sunday, 30th August
WHERE? Monte Novo, Burgau
TIMES? 10.30 a.m. - 15.30 p.m.
If you'd like to know more, please ring me on 937305585 or e-mail me on janiceinsight@gmail.com
Rough Diamonds
The book is out - at last - being taken on by NewGeneration publishing, meanwhile you can buy it from Lulu.com at the link below. http://www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book/rough-diamonds/6467107, or through lulu.com and enter the title in search, or directly from me - e-mail me at janiceinsight@gmail.com
Hoorah!
Monday, 13 July 2009
Update on Publishing
At last, my new novel, Rough Diamonds, is nearly nearly, nearly ready, and will be ready for purchase from the end of July! The text got somewhat waylaid by youwriteon.com which held me up for a while - but the silver lining was that it's now a much better edition than it was last October, so good news on that. I will be uploading the cover and the order details at the end of the month.
Wednesday, 10 December 2008
New book coming new book coming
I am very excited by new books out and about, Summer Times in the Algarve, edited by colleague/friend and talented writer and teacher Lisa Selvidge, is now available to buy -woohoo! This lovely anthology is a mix of stories, memoirs and vignettes written by a number of writers with knowledge of the Algarve, and paints a lovely picture of the region over the years, in fact and in fantasy - a delightful book.
And Rough Diamonds, my second novel, is out any time now - watch this space!
Monday, 17 November 2008
New Titles, New Workshops
That lovely time of year where the log is lit to take away the early morning chill - a very early morning, as my partner was on an early nursing shift - and the sun is shining through the window, just beginning to bring in warmth, as well as light.
Showing finger marks all over the glass patio doors - once more I think about cleaning them. I'll probably thing about that again tomorrow.
Well, am very excited now as my book Rough Diamonds is receiving some excellent reviews on line - in the process of publication, this will be out in time to order for Christmas, I'm led to believe.
Meanwhile, people are asking me about new workshops for the new year. Two ideas - one, I'd like to run a critique workshop, so especially for those who have some writing to review and move along with. Two, some life writing - many people find writing therapeutic, and therapeutic can be creative. Life writing can close this loop and harness the energy to move forwards. So I will look for venues and dates, to be announced soon.
Meanwhile, I'm writing a different kind of book, The Little Red Book of Coaching series, the first one targeted to be out in the New Year.
Showing finger marks all over the glass patio doors - once more I think about cleaning them. I'll probably thing about that again tomorrow.
Well, am very excited now as my book Rough Diamonds is receiving some excellent reviews on line - in the process of publication, this will be out in time to order for Christmas, I'm led to believe.
Meanwhile, people are asking me about new workshops for the new year. Two ideas - one, I'd like to run a critique workshop, so especially for those who have some writing to review and move along with. Two, some life writing - many people find writing therapeutic, and therapeutic can be creative. Life writing can close this loop and harness the energy to move forwards. So I will look for venues and dates, to be announced soon.
Meanwhile, I'm writing a different kind of book, The Little Red Book of Coaching series, the first one targeted to be out in the New Year.
Saturday, 1 November 2008
Life and art
September came and went, with me preparing much for a new Coaching course and also writing materials for books and handouts, so busy ness everywhere. Good news - I was accepted to have my new novel published in the Legend - youwriteon.com liaison, script in by the end of October. Cheekily asked if they would republish Keeping Abreast, and yes! The contract arrived.
October saw me going off to UK, bags packed for a three week stay, some teaching and then lots of time to write - shape up new novel Rough Diamonds, spellcheck Keeping Abreast, and complete short story, Vinegar and Brown Paper, set in a confessional with disclosures of wanting to disconnect someone from a life support machine.
Then major incident - my daughter becomes very ill and is in intensive care for three weeks, so my story in that setting seemed kind of odd - anyway, she came out last week, all my submissions are in, and I'm now stranded at Leeds Bradford on my way home at last - set off from manchester airport at 8 a.m. and had to turn around after an hour, technical hitch.
Seems like Patience is the name of the game for me at this time. Feeling very Zen, writing much.
I am now officially reviewing books for Susana at Magna Carta, so do go on to the site, Susan has a very good selection.
All for now, will update when back in the Algarve.
October saw me going off to UK, bags packed for a three week stay, some teaching and then lots of time to write - shape up new novel Rough Diamonds, spellcheck Keeping Abreast, and complete short story, Vinegar and Brown Paper, set in a confessional with disclosures of wanting to disconnect someone from a life support machine.
Then major incident - my daughter becomes very ill and is in intensive care for three weeks, so my story in that setting seemed kind of odd - anyway, she came out last week, all my submissions are in, and I'm now stranded at Leeds Bradford on my way home at last - set off from manchester airport at 8 a.m. and had to turn around after an hour, technical hitch.
Seems like Patience is the name of the game for me at this time. Feeling very Zen, writing much.
I am now officially reviewing books for Susana at Magna Carta, so do go on to the site, Susan has a very good selection.
All for now, will update when back in the Algarve.
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