Still on track

I have just started another phase of editing. There few parts which i have had a second thought on and had to rethink...interview people, with experiences. Mostly for my major character, perhaps she’s the same age as my best friend’s youngest daughter.


I have been writing this book not for so long, but it’s just commitment to work on it as any other writer would, whenever time permits. Late night hours and weekends.

Last weekend i had a visit to the area where part of my book is set…i just couldn’t smiling to myself…i was just wondering how perfect my imagination is despite that i had not visited that area before writing this book.

Everything is just perfect with it, thinking about my new EDITOR. She loves the idea like crazy.....lol. Saying it’s a new concept in commercial literature and hopefully; i will start revealing about the book VERY SOON............. :)

I'm a guest on the radio Talk Show.......Discussing Two Caravans.

Discovering Marina Lewcyka

I grew up reading everything I could get my hands on…despite the fact that none of my parents is book warm.........lol. Two of my sisters read, but they’re also not in any way near to me. I always love to read and then talk books or writing ….Last year, i had started being picky on genres i read and the ones i don’t. However, few moments later i realized that i was missing a lot as a writer. Then, I knew it wasn’t for me. i went back to plan A. Read everything.........it was last month when i came across Two Caravans by Marina Lewcyka.


Had i read any of her earlier works? The answer is...... No. I read her book in few days. I loved everything about her book. It’s the funniest book i have read so far this year. Therefore, I have chosen to discuss her book to the Talking books show on the radio this weekend.

Now, i think I’m a huge fan. I look forward to reading more of her other works including A short history of tractors in Ukrainian.

Happy New Year

Hi everyone,


Exactly, we are counting three days into the year 2011...again this year I have tried this resolution thing since it worked for me last year (2010) and I’m pleased with all what I achieved in the past year.

I usually make the usual New Year resolutions like everyone who does this. But this time I have stepped up the number of my resolution after assessing myself properly........This time they’re four resolutions instead of two and I have that strong feeling to keep them alive .



I feel this is a special year for me. As author and my writing, and advance my teaching career in terms of PCD….





I wish you all a happy and a healthy New Year,



Kim

Visual Inspiration

I got these images from my friend John for my book on writing. I found them interesting because they’re kinda of inspiring the setting of my new book. Yinkes!!!

Critic/writing Partner: You need this!

1. Very "important"

previously somebody had an interesting topic. That’s why. I have decided write some few words about it; meaning the critic and partners. I really think it great to have them in all ways—I like them. But you have to fair to each other, not to exaggerate about thing; but to give the right and appropriate advice to your friend.


2. Genre knowledge

it’s helpful to have a critic who understands the genre you’re working on, they should know the instruments of that genre and willing to raise better ideologies on weakness.
Seek for someone who won’t instead make your project to nose dive because of wrong advice.


3. Positivity

a genuine partner shouldn’t make you hate or give up on your book. He /she should just work closely with you to improve it. Not to work on something different, but to encourage with positive ways of how to get your project right.

Personally, I have been & I’m in more than one critic group. We help each other to fix problems on the project in the way the author didn’t and it’s up to her/he to take or ignore our thoughts. They get you to work hard. I love them (critic group) because they raise you up when you’re feeling down or stuck on the project. It’s more interesting, when they’re telling you about their experiences—but for the writers block; I’m sorry, did I mention that personally I don’t believe in it? And trust me if writers have a block, then also other careers do.

Never go on the defensive about your project when it’s critiqued, unless there’s a strong reason to. Analyze their advice before you rush to change anything on your project.
In other words critics groups inspire, encourage and they can make you progress, including no matter what.

Hello There, amazing, fountain

Wow, I’m talking about this weeks post. I should perhaps just not post...really...but I’m now doing this weekly.
I'm writing. A lot, last weekend I took a big "off," and it all went pretty good, thanks to my colleagues, Jay (especially). Candidly, I have few more chapters to write before I call it done, this month, or next month? Guess what!

On the other hand, I thought you may enjoy THIS exciting musical fountain.