After writing this blog for some time, I really had to ask myself what would be the next step. I mean I have been sharing my take on how to write and I think I have managed to cover most of the angles.
Now you have to remember I am not a language PHD. Aside from teaching grade school students, I never shared my own thoughts on writing until I published my first book and did some workshops that led to this blog..
Here's a hint by the way, I have used the same term twice in the above paragraph. That's a bit of no no. Can you find them?
Moving on. The purpose of writing this has been to give people who want to write, but don't really know how to start, some pointers that might help them fulfill their dream.
I've tried to write it in basic terms, and not to preach the virtues of perfect grammar, or promote any writing style. My message has always been, "Just write."
The next logical course of action seemed obvious. Why not put my blog posts into a short book for the aspiring writer?
Writing instruction books are a dime a dozen so I wanted mine to be more, shall we say accessible.
It would have to be amusing, to the point, and more important, be something that anyone with the inclination could follow.
I do remember the language books we had to read in high school. Most were so dry it's a wonder they didn't spontaneously combust. I am sure there are those who were so turned off, that they were reluctant to even write their own name after being forced to read those books.
So while I may not be the most academically qualified to write a book about writing, I have a pretty good idea of what works for me, and I am sure it will work for others who are dying to try their hand at the craft.
I am sure I have mentioned in a couple of posts that being too wordy is a failing in many writers. I think I have made my own point here. But hey, I needed to fill the page.
So over the next few months, I am going to go through the old posts, do some tweaking and transform them into book material, whatever that is.
I am also going to incorporate new images.
Here's a teachable moment. The images in my blog are just google stock photos. If you are going to publish, they must be free domain. So you need a site that specializes in that. You'll have to pay a bit, but their selections are awesome.
When it's all done I will let you know and you can do what your want. Although of course I would prefer you buy the book. Believe me I will let you know where it's available.
In the meantime I would love some feedback, any feedback on my idea. Not that's it's going to change my mind, but I do like input. Please don't be shy about making a comment.
Believe me getting people to make comments on blogs is like getting a mule to go up a ladder. See how I had to sneak a funny simile in there?
I'm excited about this new project, and I'll let you know how it's going on my future posts.
