Comments for Becoming A Fiction Writer

Comment on What Amanda read in 2011 by amanda

amanda — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:24:25 +0000

@ Gill, yes definitely will be at the Writers Festival, and going to the First Tuesday Book Club filming on the Friday! Didn’t have enough time (well, enough babysitting) to be a volunteer though, hopefully in a year or two!

@ Ian, glad you enjoyed it – although I’m kind of sorry I helped you procrastinate!

Comment on What Amanda read in 2011 by Ian Scofield

Ian Scofield — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:22:30 +0000

If you want to get more active in your blog I would suggest something like getting a weekly writing prompt to post up here. I am trying to get something going. My favorite website for prompts just stopped posting. If you are interested email me.

I love the website by the way, especially your tagline. We all procrastinate. I am along the same goal as you, trying to become a writer so it was nice digging through the blog.

~Ian
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Comment on What Amanda read in 2011 by Ink Paper Pen

Ink Paper Pen — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:37:16 +0000

I’ll be chasing down that Tony Parsons’ book. I have read a couple of his books and I really enjoyed them. Great to see you back here! I’ll be looking forward to reading more about your fiction writing. Are you going to the Perth Writers Festival? I’m put my name on the volunteer list – I hope to get involved this year!

Comment on A reading slump with a writing stint on the horizon by Lyn Fairchild Hawks

Lyn Fairchild Hawks — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 14:07:41 +0000

Hi, Amanda,

Love the photo! And congrats on the win. Courses are so motivating to keep us focused. I have 3 different critique groups to keep me motivated–this after deciding not to pursue an MFA. That was a hard decision but I realized what I was mainly looking for was a) structure and b) fellowship…and courses or groups provide that, too. Hope you get a lot out of it.

Lyn

Comment on A reading slump with a writing stint on the horizon by Natasha Lester

Natasha Lester — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 04:33:52 +0000

Haha, love the photo. Congratulations on your win, I hope you really enjoy the course.
Natasha Lester´s last [type] ..I hear voices …

Comment on A reading slump with a writing stint on the horizon by Kristan

Kristan — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 18:29:58 +0000

Congrats on the course! I find those kinds of environments very stimulating. “Environment” being a learning experience/mentality, not necessarily a physical classroom.

As for reading, I am in a “slump” but mostly b/c I’m editing a manuscript for a friend, which is always slower than just reading for fun. I have been feeling restless about my reading lately, in that a bunch of the books I bought/borrowed aren’t calling to me to read them next. Usually I ignore that and just pick one and work my way into it, but it’s a bit more exciting when there’s one you just can’t stop thinking about.
Kristan´s last [type] ..Writerly Thursday

Comment on A reading slump with a writing stint on the horizon by amanda

amanda — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 07:50:11 +0000

That does sound like a good idea Lee-Ann – with the bonus that those books will be quick and easy for me to read (I love finishing books, too!) – and I do have a rather large Enid Blyton collection on the shelf just behind where I’m sitting now … Thanks!

Comment on A reading slump with a writing stint on the horizon by Lee-Ann

Lee-Ann — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 07:34:18 +0000

When I’m in a reading slump, I often pick up a book I enjoyed as a kid and see how it stacks up through older, jaded eyes. I’m currently doing this with the Jedi Apprentice series and finding I still like it, but also noticing a lot of things that could have been done or written better (though being movie tie-ins, the author probably had to churn them out very quickly). I think my next reading slump will see me dissecting Enid Blyton.
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Comment on Do I hate the sound of my own voice? by amanda

amanda — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 02:17:10 +0000

You’re welcome Murissa, enjoying reading yours too – and am jealous of your university study, sounds really interesting. No doubt we will keep in touch

Comment on Do I hate the sound of my own voice? by Murissa Maurice

Murissa Maurice — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:53:57 +0000

I am so glad you joined my blog. We have a lot in common! I too am crazy for travel and I am currently finishing my final year of University to get my double major in art history and creative writing.
I really look forward to following both your blogs!

The Wanderfull Traveler