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By Emmy Noel on
So I realize I haven’t done a blog post in a while and I apologize to you, my dear readers. I have been trying to publish my book. The first publisher I sent it to (won’t give a name for privacy reasons.) Responded six weeks after the initial submission. Their response was enthusiastic, saying that they would want to publish… Continue reading "Publishing Drama (an update)"
By Emmy Noel on
Sorry that this post took a long time in coming it has been a hectic time for us at Shutters & Pen Strokes! Okay, let’s establish that your character has to have a goal, It’s the number one way to keep your story moving forward. You’ve created this character, they probably feel like your baby. You know that they… Continue reading "How To Give Your Character’s A Goal"
By Emmy Noel on
Can you believe it’s almost been one whole year since we started the Write A Book In One Year Challenge! The official end date is on November 20, 2018. However, I am drawing this to a close, as I continue to edit and look for a publisher. I have learned so much from writing out my first novella. I have… Continue reading "It Is Finished"
By Emmy Noel on
Okay, Readers, it’s your time to shine. We want your opinion! Has there ever been a time, when you wanted to read something, but it didn’t exist? Well, post down in the comments that book. It doesn’t even have to be a book, it can be a blog post or an article! Get creative and post it in the comments!… Continue reading "Tell us"
By Emmy Noel on
Hey, Dear Readers, it’s month 9! I am currently letting peer’s edit my book, I am also taking the time to go back and read my book. If I find something that needs editing, I edit. I have added to the story as well because I noticed that something was lacking in certain spots. It is now a Novella in… Continue reading "Month 9"
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Have you ever struggled to name a character? I enjoy naming my characters because I am giving them their (in essence) first bit of personality. I go in-depth when naming my characters, searching out the meaning of their names. Or if I use someone’s name, from real life, I try to mirror those aspects into my character. Two great websites… Continue reading "Character Names"
By Emmy Noel on
I have finished both my second draft and first edit of my 1-year-book! Yay! I did it by transferring the written story to typed and then edited chapter by chapter. For my final edit, I will have friends and family review my book! This is called peer review. One of the best ways to do this is to do what… Continue reading "Time To Edit: Phase 2"
By Emmy Noel on
Hey readers! Today as you might have guessed by the title of this blog post I am going to tell you my 5 biggest writing distractions. I will also tell you how I deal with them. Let’s start! New Book Ideas I struggle with this one a lot! When I am writing one book, I get seven more book ideas!… Continue reading "My 5 biggest Writing Distractions and how to deal with them"
By Emmy Noel on
Hello Dear Readers! We are over half-way through the Write a Book In One Year Challenge! As I am drawing closer to the end of editing my book I am feeling more and more confident. I have been editing frequently these past few weeks. Since I am going from paper to digital I am adding even more detail than the… Continue reading "Month 8"
By Emmy Noel on
Hello! I wanted to put up a quick post about something I think, most of us do. Who else can’t sleep at night because they are constantly thinking about what the next page of your story will be? Because I sure do! Comment below if you do this too!