What I'm Doing This Month - September

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So here we are at the start of a new school year and a new season. I have peace and quiet in my home, well, during school hours, and the chance to get back to my writing in earnest.

The first novel is complete. The second novel is drafted. I have a rough plan for the entire series.

I'm also looking into the whole process of self publishing. I'm still on the look out for an agent but I think it's wise to be open to options.

Away from writing, this is my daughter's birthday month which will entail two weekends of celebrating (with us here at home and then at Grandma's house). She's growing up and the toy aisles no longer interest her. She's already beginning to think about what she'd like to do for a living and looking at course options for her exams at school. When did my little girl get to be so grown up?

What are you doing in September?


Comments

  1. Kelly Hashway7 September 2016 at 14:03

    Happy birthday to your daughter!

    I think it's good to look into all your options for writing. As you know, I've made a change in my writing career, and I think it's the best decision for me and my books. We each have to check out the options and see what's best for us. Good luck!

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  2. Karen Wojcik Berner7 September 2016 at 15:31

    Keeping your options open us a good idea, Fi. So is writing several novels before releasing them. I wish I would have done that. Enjoy your quiet time.

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