This has nothing to do with worldbuilding month, but yesterday, my wife reminded me it’s officially been a year since I decided to become a writer. This seems like a very cakey occassion (hint hint, honey)!
I thought it would be nice to make a list of what I’ve accomplished so I can reflect back on it and try to aim higher next year:
1. Overcame my fears of writing.
2. Read several books on how to write.
3. Read several fantasy books.
4. Laid out the groundwork for a high fantasy trilogy.
5. Created this blog; one that has become part of a community I really, really enjoy. :D
6. Became an active member of the fmwriters community.
7. Participated in a dialogue writing workshop.
8. Joined my first critique circle (although I may leave … I haven’t been able to give it much attention).
9. Exchanged countless critiques.
10. Completed two short stories, submitted one to a small local contest (that I unfortunately never heard back from.)
11. Completed many poems, submitted one for publication in an e-zine (that I also unfortunately never heard back from.)
Not bad – lots of milestones.
You just never know how far you are going to go with something or how much you’ll like it until you give it a try.
Here I am, still pluggin’ away. My interest hasn’t waned at all. This is a good feeling. ^_^
Still not published yet, but I’m not gonna give up that easily.
The quest to the EotB continues!
P.S.-> Oh yeah … 12. Participated in Eliza’s World Building Month!
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Comment by Nils — August 8, 2008 @ 8:43 am
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Comment by cirellio — August 8, 2008 @ 1:27 pm
Initially, I thought, “This is a bloody waste of my time…AND MONEY.” But then, as thoughts, ideas, _my brain_ swirled and percolated, I realized how vitally important that conference had been to my growth as a writer. Ok. It’s only been a month since I returned…but it’s been a growing month:)
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Comment by Alex Moore — August 8, 2008 @ 6:23 pm
*thoughtfully strokes his non-existant beard*
Sounds like a lot of fun.
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Comment by cirellio — August 8, 2008 @ 7:01 pm
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Comment by Steph — August 11, 2008 @ 9:30 am
Plus the journey that got us there provides great building blocks to craft wonderful
stories.
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Comment by cirellio — August 11, 2008 @ 10:49 am