My grandmother was born in North Wales in 1861 and I am trying to write a life of her and the family.
Can you recommend any books relating to that period, so that I can get some idea of the culture and customs of that time. Her father was the manager of a slate quarry in Caernarfonshire. There are so many books written about Victorian times in England - but I can't find any written about N. Wales.Thank for any advice you can give me.
It sounds like you were a lot like I am now. Determined and stuborn. I'm writing my first novel now and fighting to make it the best it can be. I'm only 11 chapters in so far though.
It always intrigues me when I come across a serious writer. I've never met someone else that is determined to get published, at least not face to face.
Hi WritzBlog. Glad to learn you are determined. It's the only way. 11 chapters done - that's excellent. If you really believe you can then you will.
After 12 years of struggling and rejection I finally was published in 1997 when I had two books out that year. My stubbornness paid off. My twelfth book will be published in July 2008.
I'm hoping to post more videos on writing techniques some time soon.
I had many rejections and was downcast for a day or two but then bounced back because of my absolute belief in my ability as a writer. I'm a stubborn cuss! and so this determinaation paid off eventually.
I've read that writers can either take a one-lump sum from publishers, or can opt for royalties from their books. Do you feel free sharing about your personal choices on this, and why you made the choice?
Also, do you use a literary agent? What process did you go through to find one?
ChannelingOne, thanks for commenting and subscribing. I think I might do a video on this subject of payment as there is not enough room here to explain fully. An advance is payable in four instalments. This can take about 12 to 18 months. At this stage the author is in debt to the publisher. If the publisher does not get a return on his investment royalties are withheld until the advance has been 'earned' back. Jaci.
No, they are not in a series. I make each one a stand-alone story. If you write a series you have to assume readers have read previous ones in the series and very often they haven't, which can be confusing for them. I think I would get bored writing about the same characters over a period of time. I like fresh characters in a new situation - this gets the creative juices going!
Further comment: I vary the eras I write about too. Time periods of my books have been early Victorian time through to 1920s and 30s, 40s. I did do one book set in the 1950s, but I like the earlier time when anything can happen.
No, I don't write. Sadly I don't have a creative bone in my body, but it is interesting to hear the tales of others. You've got me curious about your books now.
Watching your Freedom Trail video I can hardly believe that you have no creative bone. In a sense you 'told' a story in the video. Writing can be hard work when one is writing to a contract date, but otherise I find writing a very satisfactory activity, and many people write mainly for their own amusement.
I expect you have a text-only blog elsewhere. Like me, you probably get a kick out of writing short pieces for that. All the best,
Well, if you put it that way, yes, I do write. I only write about things that have actually happened though. I keep a blog which I wrote miles in for my recent Boston trip, but I've also kept a diary for about 20 years. Writing like that can be very cathartic for me.
I agree that writing is cathartic. I was a carer for many years first for my mother and then my husband. My writing was my escape hatch, where I could lose myself in a whole new world I had created. I doubt that I could have gone on caring so long without that release.
I believe I can fly
I believe I can rape fat guys
Sucking chickens every night and day
Holy dogs I'm mighty gay
DrinkOfTheCloud 2 years ago
My grandmother was born in North Wales in 1861 and I am trying to write a life of her and the family.
Can you recommend any books relating to that period, so that I can get some idea of the culture and customs of that time. Her father was the manager of a slate quarry in Caernarfonshire. There are so many books written about Victorian times in England - but I can't find any written about N. Wales.Thank for any advice you can give me.
elizabethwallner 2 years ago
Your are so kind to reveal your experience as a writer. I think all wannabe writers will find your videos helpful. Thanks.
jayangli 3 years ago
It sounds like you were a lot like I am now. Determined and stuborn. I'm writing my first novel now and fighting to make it the best it can be. I'm only 11 chapters in so far though.
It always intrigues me when I come across a serious writer. I've never met someone else that is determined to get published, at least not face to face.
When did you eventually get published?
WriterzBlog 4 years ago
Hi WritzBlog. Glad to learn you are determined. It's the only way. 11 chapters done - that's excellent. If you really believe you can then you will.
After 12 years of struggling and rejection I finally was published in 1997 when I had two books out that year. My stubbornness paid off. My twelfth book will be published in July 2008.
I'm hoping to post more videos on writing techniques some time soon.
All the very best with your writing.
Jaci75 4 years ago
Did you have any rejections in the beginning, if so, how did you cope with these. I'm not sure I could handle it as I would take it personally.
I like what you say about determination. I'm naturally lazy and this is a huge obstacle to overcome.
muskndusk 4 years ago
I had many rejections and was downcast for a day or two but then bounced back because of my absolute belief in my ability as a writer. I'm a stubborn cuss! and so this determinaation paid off eventually.
So, believe in yourself.
Jaci75 4 years ago
I've read that writers can either take a one-lump sum from publishers, or can opt for royalties from their books. Do you feel free sharing about your personal choices on this, and why you made the choice?
Also, do you use a literary agent? What process did you go through to find one?
Thanks!
ChannelingOne 5 years ago
ChannelingOne, thanks for commenting and subscribing. I think I might do a video on this subject of payment as there is not enough room here to explain fully. An advance is payable in four instalments. This can take about 12 to 18 months. At this stage the author is in debt to the publisher. If the publisher does not get a return on his investment royalties are withheld until the advance has been 'earned' back. Jaci.
Jaci75 5 years ago
Jaci-
Are any of your books part of a series?
firegaze21 5 years ago
Hello firegaze21
No, they are not in a series. I make each one a stand-alone story. If you write a series you have to assume readers have read previous ones in the series and very often they haven't, which can be confusing for them. I think I would get bored writing about the same characters over a period of time. I like fresh characters in a new situation - this gets the creative juices going!
Jaci
Jaci75 5 years ago
Further comment: I vary the eras I write about too. Time periods of my books have been early Victorian time through to 1920s and 30s, 40s. I did do one book set in the 1950s, but I like the earlier time when anything can happen.
Do you write?
Jaci
Jaci75 5 years ago
No, I don't write. Sadly I don't have a creative bone in my body, but it is interesting to hear the tales of others. You've got me curious about your books now.
firegaze21 5 years ago
Watching your Freedom Trail video I can hardly believe that you have no creative bone. In a sense you 'told' a story in the video. Writing can be hard work when one is writing to a contract date, but otherise I find writing a very satisfactory activity, and many people write mainly for their own amusement.
I expect you have a text-only blog elsewhere. Like me, you probably get a kick out of writing short pieces for that. All the best,
Jaci
Jaci75 5 years ago
Well, if you put it that way, yes, I do write. I only write about things that have actually happened though. I keep a blog which I wrote miles in for my recent Boston trip, but I've also kept a diary for about 20 years. Writing like that can be very cathartic for me.
firegaze21 5 years ago
I agree that writing is cathartic. I was a carer for many years first for my mother and then my husband. My writing was my escape hatch, where I could lose myself in a whole new world I had created. I doubt that I could have gone on caring so long without that release.
Jaci75 5 years ago