This month I’ve been focusing on my non-fiction book, preparing ‘Walking the English Coast’ for its first major external edit.
I’m taking part in Misha and Beth’s Five Year Project and my five-year goal is to write a novel and get it published.
Last month, I reported I was sending my finished novel, The Reluctant Scribe, out to agents. This month, however, I’ve been focusing on my non-fiction book, Walking the English Coast, and preparing the manuscript for its first major external edit.
Continue reading “February Update: 5 year writing project”
I’m no nearer to my goal. But that doesn’t mean I haven’t been busy writing.
I’m taking part in Misha and Beth’s Five Year Project and my five-year goal is to write a novel and get it published.
I have been looking for an agent for my historical novel, The Reluctant Scribe. But, after four standard rejection emails, with no requests for the whole manuscript, my search has ground to a halt.
Thank you for everybody’s suggestions and advice last month. I’m now convinced I need to revamp the opening of the novel. Continue reading “Stuck in the mud: July”
I’ve been doing lots of writing-related activity. But nothing that’s going to get The Reluctant Scribe published.
I’m taking part in Misha and Beth’s Five Year Project and my five-year goal is to write a novel and get it published. This is my update on progress this month.
A few months ago I sent my novel off for review by an adult historical fiction author and editor. Her comments were very positive and she provided me with a number of useful suggestions to consider.
What have I done with my novel since then?
Nothing. Absolutely nothing. Absolutely NOTHING at all.
Ruth Livingstone 