In Which Bre and Tami Discuss Braveheart Writing Style, aka unpublished freedom!
Most of us may have “being published” as a major writing goal, but it is important to appreciate, even celebrate your unpublished status.
Saucy Content
To many, the label “unpublished” is a dirty word or label of failure on our part. We see it as a current state in our development of writers as something we most move from as quickly as possible. But maybe we are looking at it from the wrong prospective? What if being unpublished can actually help you and nurture your writing abilities as you grow? Join us as we discuss the pros and cons being unpublished and how you can make it work for you instead of impeding your progress.
Saucy Assignments
Writing
The Saucy writing prompt for January is :
- Dictionary and Pest
Reading
The books for March have been revealed!
- Romance :Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance Volumes I & II by Diana Lauerence
- Fantasy : Heroes in Training – edited by Martin H. Greenberg and Jim C Hines
We encourage you to read along with us, and we’ll be discussing what we thought of the books in an upcoming episode!
Miscellany
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- Heroes in Training – edited by Martin H. Greenberg and Jim C Hines >
- Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance Volumes I & II by Diana Lauerence
- Mary Robinette Kowal
- Deanna Hoak
- Stylesheet example
- Men with Pens
January 19th, 2010 at 4:09 pm
You two make me blush. Despite way too much publicity for myself, I really enjoyed your discussion on being unpublished.
Unfortunately, it also made me reflect on Darklight, perhaps more than I should. Right now, the story feels so formulaic and predictable, I am tempted to call it “cheesy.” And that’s before I really start telling the story!
However, be that as it may, I intend to press on regardless, at least until I drive myself into a dead-end from which there is no possibility of extrication.
Looking forward, as always, to next month’s podcast!
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January 19th, 2010 at 4:10 pm
@Steve
Woot! Glad you enjoyed it, sir!
January 19th, 2010 at 4:13 pm
@Steve
YAY! To echo Tami, glad you liked it! Keep going with Darklight, everything, even those things we think are total cheese, are learning blocks.
*Hugs*
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:47 pm
Just thought you ladies might like to know, I did the prompt! Results here; http://bit.ly/auY3jD
Steve Hall´s last blog ..Saucy Writing Prompt: Dictionary and Pest
February 3rd, 2010 at 2:02 pm
@Steve
Added to the page!