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Hello, and Happy New Year. I did intend to write an end of year post, but it didn’t happen for various reasons, mainly that I had a cold virus which dragged on for weeks, going away and returning a few times. It’s now more or less gone, apart from a cough, which is hanging about for longer than it should. I did write an end of year post for my alter-ego neetsmarketing's blog though, neetsmarketing Two Years On.
I’ve read a few old neetswriter blog posts over the
past week, and I do go on a bit about getting my book 2 finished! It’s
still not done despite all of my promises to myself (although it did move forwards quite a bit in 2016), but last week, I did
something new: I found a mentor, and I’m feeling positive about the whole
thing. I’m not going to say who it is, as I don’t want to spoil this new writing
development in any way, but if all goes well, I of course will shout this
person’s name from the rooftops. My goal is to get book 2 completed and to
start book 3 by the end of 2017. Let’s see how it goes. I’ve already (almost-we’re
just sorting the date) booked in a writing retreat with some fabulous and
encouraging writing friends for the spring.
A bit of good writing news too: my short story, The
Reminiscence Tea has been highly commended in the Writers’ Forum magazine’s short
story contest (issue #184, February 2017). This is
the first short story I’ve completed with success, so I'm very pleased.
Here’s to a good writing year in 2017 for all the writers
out there!
And in typical neetswriter blog tradition, here’s an
uplifting beach photo to remind us of what summer looks like.
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| Southwold, summer 2016, not a bad writing view either |
My first neetswriter post of 2017, Keep Calm and Carry On Writing https://t.co/iJEKqEQyn8 #TuesNews @RNAtweets pic.twitter.com/9suINBxJb6— Anita Chapman (@neetswriter) January 10, 2017
That's encouraging news, Anita, and well done on the story mention! Wishing you health, happiness and success in 2017.
ReplyDeleteThanks very much, Rosemary. Happy New Year to you, hope you have a fantastic 2017!
DeleteHappy New Year, Anita. You're moving forward! I hope that you get that book finished. Fingers crossed for you. Xx
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Sue! Happy New Year to you too, and hope to see you soon x
DeleteHappy New Year, my lovely. Thrilled to hear about your short story success ... go you! And I love that you now have a mentor ...I adore mine, we've done five books together now, and she is my rock, not only that a dear, dear friend too. Wishing you masses of luck, love and success. X
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Adrienne, and here's to a fantastic 2017 for you-cheers! Was lovely getting to know you better in 2016, hope to see you soon x
ReplyDeleteHey Anita, loads to look forward to in 2017 by the sounds of it.
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of a mentor, and a writers retreat!
Best wishes
Thanks very much for visiting, Maria! Yes, am excited about 2017 writing-wise. Happy New Year to you, and best wishes for a successful writing year :)
DeleteWhat a fantastic, positive start to 2017, Anita. I feel we're in very similar places writing- wise. I too am determined to finish book two and begin book 3. Also, I was lucky enough to join a wonderful group of local writers who are experienced in providing critiques. Wishing you every success with your new mentor. Exciting times. Xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rae! Wishing you lots of your luck with your writing in 2017, sounds like you have a lovely writing group nearby :)
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