It is timely to give a shout out for Melton author Terry L Probert who has completed the writing of his first novel - with a working title of Kundela - and going through the process of manuscript appraisal prior to copy editing. When considering 95% of all first novels never make it to completion, Terry can be justifiably proud of his achievement and the dedication that has seen his ideas reach fruition.
It takes many things to write a novel, beginning with a belief in self and a trust in the story that has often been writing itself in the back of the mind for months or even years. It takes self discipline to sit down at the keyboard on a regular basis, going to work often meaning walking from one part of the house to another, with all the interruptions that come from having the workplace in the home.There are of course other diversions, moving past the temptation to just 'spend a few minutes' playing one of the hundreds - thousands - of games at your fingertips to social networking. This last one can create a catch 22 situation, where it is imperative to spend time building and maintaining an author platform and the need to balance this with writing time. These days it is difficult to have one without the other, yet Terry L Probert appears to have found the required balance, maintaining his blog and Facebook account while continuing with his writing.
Well done, Terry, we look forward to seeing your book on the shelves and on our Kindles and Ebook readers.
Merlene Fawdry
Thanks Merlene,
ReplyDeleteI have to say that even with idea and inspiration, my dedication comes through spending time with like minded people especially in groups like the Wordsmiths. Some times I hear a critique that shows where I may have erred, (it is always punctuation and tense)and you wonder whether I am capable of better. However in the next sentence the person offering the critique, tells the group how much they are enjoying the work. This gives each writer enough encouragement to try a bit harder in an attempt to eliminate these mistakes as we write.
I have found writing is one of the most rewarding pastimes and I am able to ignore those around me when sitting at the keyboard.
To the Wordsmiths thank you.
I agree Terry, you should be really proud of yourself. It's easy to start writing a novel, it's a completely different ball game completing it ready for copy editing and having a launch date organised. I'm so excited for you. Christine
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