Sunday, April 23, 2023

WRITING IN THE MODERN AGE advice - shared with you


It's been awhile so I'm going to try to catch you up on my activities! 

First, my ‘Romance Over 50’ - One Summer Night - has done extremely well and feedback has been awesome. One reader wrote:

“I read your latest in one long sitting. Totally grabbed me! I love that you were able to move into another genre for the Over 50 readers. As always blown away by your writing: so fluid and the dialogue so realistic. Loved Jason. Looking forward to more.”

 https://mybook.to/OneSummerNight

Next, I was invited to facilitated a book club last week using "She's Not You" my first novel.

https://mybook.to/Shes_Not_You

I made it more about the writing process and everything that goes into writing a book – learning to write well, taking classes, doing research and knowing your genre.  The questions from the group were thoughtful and relevant to writing. We talked about where I find my ideas. I mentioned that I was working on a fun story right now – about a woman pirate.  They loved that idea so I guess I better put some time and effort into that. They had questions about that era and where it was set – great questions.

Then, my sequel to “She’s Not You” – “Treat Me Nice” – another Elvis title, has also been well received.

The author certainly can capture your attention and keep your interest. Her words create a visual image throughout as if you were really in the characters shoes. It’s the second In the series and when your done you know you want more and you know there will be more.  Even if you haven’t read her earlier book with these characters (She’s Not You) you can easily jump into this one and connect . The authors plot creativity and ability to translate into words amazes me. I couldn’t put the book down. If I didn’t need sleep and a short respite for my eyes I probably would have finished it in one day rather than 1 1/2. Can hardly wait to hear there will be another book from this author soon.”

I have another book club coming up in August on the sequel so excited about that.

Finally, my five pieces of writing advice can be found in the Spring 2023 Writing in the Modern Age blog - https://writinginthemodernage.weebly.com/blog-posts/writmodage-advice-from-writers-ten-year-anniversary-multi-author-special-spring-event

I kept it simple…

1.       Be dedicated to your writing,
2.       Learn to write well,
3.       Work on the words that best tell your story and make your characters come alive,
4.       Create interesting three- dimensional characters, and
5.       Do your reseach!!

Right now I have one full draft completed which I put aside so that I’ll read it later with fresh eyes and I guess, I’ll be writing about lady pirates. 😄

Keep writing,
Till, Judi


An just an update on my #over50romance... it is doing great. 


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