It's a short work week for a lot of people in the romance community. Only one or two more days until people begin boarding planes for flights to Atlanta and the RWA Conference. For those who are going, have a great time and remember that the conference sessions are, for the most part, taped, and you can buy them to listen to later. But the people you talk to may be the exact women and men you need to get your career to the next level. You can find a critique partner, a fellow author published by the same house you are, editors, agents, New York Times bestselling authors--they're all there and rubbing elbows with you. If you look up from your conference schedule and talk to them. Most of all, have fun. You'll be surprised at how short the days and nights are.
I just got the word that I'm going to be a participant in the Soul Mate Christmas anthology, writing a short story, between 5,000 and 7,000 words. I haven't written a short in a long time, and it's a great exercise, since everything has to be shortened up. I presented the first two chapters--about 1/3 of the story--to my critique partner yesterday, and she said I was taking too long to get to the cute-meet. She was right, and I need to trim the front part to make room for the back end. It might be harder to write a short than it is a full-length novel.
I'm a bit more than halfway through my next full-length historical and time is getting short to finish it. The next book in the series is scheduled for release in September, and I like to have the next one out to the publisher when the release date happens. Tick-tock.
Speaking of publishers, Crimson Romance is having a sale for the month of July to celebrate one year in business. All the e-books released during the first year are on sale for $1.99 all month. But July is getting short and running out of days.
And it's Sunday evening. I usually post my blogs on Sunday morning, so you're getting a short version this week. Sorry about that. Short attention span.
So, what are you short on this week?
I'm short on time this week, Becky. But that's not unusual. :)
ReplyDeleteIt seems to be a way of life, doesn't it? Running around like the proverbial chicken without its head!
DeleteLike Deborah, I am short on time...excited to be getting everything ready for conference and looking forward to a super time just wishing for another day to wrap things up at home and in the WIP!
ReplyDeleteI like the post and love anthologies so I will be sure to be on the look out for your upcoming one!
Hope to see you in Atlanta.
Have fun in Atlanta! I'm so envious of everyone who is able to make it. I'm shooting for next year in San Antonio.
DeleteDitto-- short on time! :-) The downside of a rich, full life.
ReplyDeleteGosh, Becky I didn't realize we could propose something for the Christmas anthology without having it written and finished. I'll be smarter about this next year, thanks to you.
Great post!!
It would be better if it was ready to go, but all they asked for was a short synopsis, title, genre and proposed number of words. I am totally winging it this year, but think my story line is a good one.
DeleteLets see, I'm short on cool weather. We're in the middle of a heat wave that has a week to go yet.
ReplyDeleteI short on a few ideas for short pieces I want to send out. I only have two ideas and would like to send out three flash shorts.
I'm short on time and must write two short stories, one romance and one mystery. The ideas are there, just have to write them.
Hope all who are going to Atlanta have a great experience.
Oooh, I love the first one. Especially since my AC unit decided to turn over on its back this year and stick its legs up in the air.
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