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July 10, 2007
Creative writing ....
In case you wondered why my posts have tended to be a bit of a mixture lately I have to confess that I have been rather busy on two fronts. First I am trying to find some paying work - as a self-employed retired person I have a pension that barely pays the mortgage and need to have a steady supply of "piece-work" to keep the bank happy. The last four months have been very lean indeed so I am putting a lot of effort into chasing every opportunity I see. So far there have been lots of promises, but little actual returns ....
Then there is the sequel to my book. Two weeks ago I finally got the sort of critical editorial review I needed. It has been generally good and helpful, the downside is that it means a major rewrite and expansion to address all the issues raised. Clue - it has gone from roughly eighty-nine thousand words to a little over a hundred thousand and I haven't finished yet!
This is a tough one to crack when you also have to chase a living - but, I haven't survived this long by quitting when things got tough.
So, heads down in the pit.
Posted by The Gray Monk at July 10, 2007 12:03 PM
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Yipee... a sequel. But I understand the work issue. Scares me that I might have to work sooner than I want. Good luck on the job hunting!
Posted by: VW Bug at July 12, 2007 11:17 PM