I’m having a go at this. Ray Bradbury’s idea of writing a piece of fiction and submitting one each week of the year. I’ve finished typing up my latest story for People’s Friend, and I’ve got another idea to write up, so it’s going to plan so far.
I’m still writing the novel, which will take a while. I’m up to around 12,000 words. The critique from the RNA was quite helpful and pointed me in the right direction with a few points to keep in mind.
The only way to get better as a writer is to keep writing. So with that in mind, I’m off to write.
Patsy said,
January 2, 2013 at 5:14 pm
Good luck!
susanjanejones said,
January 2, 2013 at 10:01 pm
Thanks Patsy.
Julia said,
January 2, 2013 at 5:36 pm
Sounds like a massive challenge to me – but I’m sure you’re up to it. Keep us posted with progress.
susanjanejones said,
January 2, 2013 at 10:02 pm
Will do Julia.
Ruth Livingstone said,
January 3, 2013 at 9:58 am
An excellent ambition. I made the same resolution in 2011 (to write a story a week) and failed dismally. In 2012, I modified that to writing a story every month. For 2012, with quite a few stories under my belt, my resolution is to write a new story a month and to submit something somewhere once a week. I hope we all achieve our writing ambitions – best wishes, Ruth
Ruth Livingstone said,
January 3, 2013 at 9:59 am
Oops typo – I mean for 2013 my resolution is to write a story a month and submit something every week. (Going to add a new resolution now: avoid typos in blog comments!)
susanjanejones said,
January 3, 2013 at 5:08 pm
I knew what you meant Ruth, sometimes I press the button without checking. Good luck with your stories, keep us informed.
Julia said,
January 3, 2013 at 10:03 am
That sounds much more manageable, Ruth. I might have a go at that.
susanjanejones said,
January 3, 2013 at 5:09 pm
Good luck with your writing Julia.
Joanne Fox said,
January 3, 2013 at 4:21 pm
Happy New Year, Susan. x
susanjanejones said,
January 3, 2013 at 5:09 pm
Happy New Year Joanne. Look forward to reading your stories.
Linda said,
January 4, 2013 at 6:44 pm
I’ve joined the Write1 Sub1 challenge too, but I’m doing the monthly option. I’m also writing a novel and working on a non-fiction project, so I know I won’t also be able to produce a new short story every week. But one a month might just about be possible!
susanjanejones said,
January 4, 2013 at 7:07 pm
I did the monthly one last year Linda. I’ve got quite a few stories that I can edit and use, so that’s my plan. Also, I plan to do some flash fiction which isn’t the usual thousands of words. I’m open to a bit of cheating, but it’s to keep me motivated. I can be a bit lazy, especially when the sun’s shining and the garden is so welcoming. Good luck with your writing.