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I just picked up In The Shadow of Blackbirds from the library. Excited to dive in! I also requested several other awesome books and am looking forward to my upcoming selections.
What I'm Writing:
My goal is to get to 45k by the end of the week. I'm at 39k, so I think it's feasible. We'll see. I'm still loving the story and the direction it's taken. I recently discovered one of my characters suffers anxiety attacks. Doing research on it has been quite interesting and eye opening.
What Inspires Me Right Now:
People who put themselves out there. The odds are not often in our favor, but still pursuing your dream despite the lack of chances takes guts, perseverance, and a healthy dose of reality (because living in dreamland can at times cause our expectations to skyrocket). But as long as you move forward, work hard, and keep trying, it can happen!
What Else I've Been Up To:
I entered the Sun Vs. Snow contest held my Michelle Hauk and Amy Truebloo and was chosen for Team Sun by Amy! I feel very humbled and honored. The mentors and other participants provided insightful critiques to my query and first 250 words, and I was able to revise them over the last few days. I sent my new versions of both yesterday. Now I just sit and wait until Saturday when the entries are posted and the agents start making requests. Fingers crossed that I get some bites!
What have you been up to?
Good luck making it to 45k! If the words can keep coming, you are sure to have a fabulous week.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck with the Sun vs. Snow contest... How cool! And I'm rooting for you to exceed your word count goal. I love your Inspiring section this week. I feel the very same way. :-)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being chosen for Team Sun! Good luck! That's great that you're loving the story you're working on. It makes it so much easier to push forward when you feel like you're headed in the right direction. Have a great week, Prerna! And you can totally reach 45K. ;-)
ReplyDeleteGood luck in Sun vs. Snow, and good luck hitting 45k!
ReplyDeleteAwesome that Amy chose you! She is a pro. I chose her to mentor in the Pitch Wars contest, and I love how the critique love just goes round and round! Good luck.
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo, here's to hitting 45k! And how exciting to be chosen for Sun Vs Snow. GOOD LUCK!!!! :D :D
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of that contest. Great that you are getting useful feedback. I also have In The Shadow of Blackbirds, which I bought, and have yet to read!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the contest! Best of luck on both that and your word goal!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on Sun vs Snow - best of luck! :)
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome you were chosen for Sun vs Snow! Wishing you tons of luck on that! I hope the words really flow this week so you can get to 45k! :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on making it into the contest!
ReplyDeleteAnd your What Inspires Me Now bit was awesome- it inspired me!
I'm glad you're enjoying your story--I hope that feeling carries on to the end, Prerna! And congrats on being selected in the Sun vs. Snow contest. May the odd be in your favor! And well done for taking a risk and putting your work out there. :)
ReplyDeleteHave a great week! :)
I love your inspiration this week--and that inspires me, too! I've heard great things about IN THE SHADOW OF BLACKBIRDS; that's one I want to read soon.
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