“Don’t tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.” Anton Chekhov
Thanks, Spidey.
The whole writing thing is on my mind at the moment.
After not hearing anything back from the First Novel Competition, I was tempted to fall into a wallowing muddle, but because I had the charity walk to do, I wasn’t allowed to.
Instead, it made me think back to the fact that I LOVE my story, and I know the couple of people who read it for me in its unaltered state, enjoyed it too.
The biggest thing was to read through and do that whole ‘show, don’t tell’ thing. I was very guilty of it at the beginning as I started writing this piece as a young, inexperienced writer, and I have grown so much since then.
So, this is my next step.
Really combing through it and working out where I can do more showing, and less telling, and tweaking the plot where certain suggestions were made.
It’ll still involve a lot more work, but I know it will be worth it…
Because it is my dream. My story will be told. My book will be out there soon enough!
Tell me about a dream of yours that you have worked really hard to try and achieve 😘
Have a peaceful Sunday Peeps ❤ And enjoy your week!
But I Smile Anyway... 
Oct 03, 2018 @ 17:10:38
Getting some short stories published was a big dream of mine. But the one I worked hardest on was getting my teaching certification in 9 mos followed by my special ed license. That one was going to school online while teaching full time!
Scott
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Oct 03, 2018 @ 21:53:59
I’m glad you achieved your dreams Scott!
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Oct 04, 2018 @ 10:49:54
Thank you. My hope would be for all to have their non-invasive dreams come true.
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Oct 04, 2018 @ 12:20:44
I like that wish and I totally second it!
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Oct 01, 2018 @ 07:42:32
Spidey is so wise.
Go after your dream because you know you can make it reality. Don’t get discouraged. Send the book to publishers. Just do it! 💖
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Oct 01, 2018 @ 11:10:58
Thank you Dorinda!!!
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Oct 01, 2018 @ 13:14:44
You’re welcome, Ritu!
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Oct 01, 2018 @ 03:02:45
Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Sep 30, 2018 @ 20:49:08
Yes, go for it, sis, and don’t stop before you are holding it in hands!!
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Sep 30, 2018 @ 20:49:26
😍😍😍
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Sep 30, 2018 @ 20:54:03
👍😉
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Sep 30, 2018 @ 19:03:41
Your dreams are worth pursuing, Ritu! Writing competitions are good, but they can also turn away many promising authors. Don’t give up!
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Sep 30, 2018 @ 19:07:05
Thank you Jacquie! I’ll keep going! I didn’t take 18 years to write this book to leave it gathering dust!!! 💜😍
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Sep 30, 2018 @ 17:07:11
I love Spidey’s quote today!!!! A dream is only a dream until you make it a reality. And you will make it a reality!
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Sep 30, 2018 @ 17:39:42
I’ll try my best Becky 💜
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Sep 30, 2018 @ 16:53:48
Until you stop going for it, our dream will always be there and within reach. My dream is a total life change which requires patience and faith. No waddling in the mud Sister, you’ll be holding your book in your hands and smiling! 💜
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Sep 30, 2018 @ 17:39:19
I hope so brother 💜🙏🏼
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Sep 30, 2018 @ 17:44:34
I believe so Sister 🙏🏽💜
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Sep 30, 2018 @ 13:14:04
I am a huge believer in dreams and I know yours will come true. It took me 5 years to find a publisher for my first book and many many revisions!! Now, I have 7 books published.
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Sep 30, 2018 @ 13:18:11
Thanks for your encouragement Darlene 😍
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Sep 30, 2018 @ 11:21:24
It will all be worth it Sis, a beautiful book with your name on it. Don’t give up Sis 💜 💜💜
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Sep 30, 2018 @ 11:23:11
Thank you sis 💜
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Sep 30, 2018 @ 12:18:51
Hugs
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Sep 30, 2018 @ 09:35:42
Glad to hear you are getting back into the saddle, Ritu. Nothing is every easy in this life.
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Sep 30, 2018 @ 10:07:57
No, you’re right there. Nothing is straight forward!
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Sep 30, 2018 @ 08:44:58
My dream was your dream Ritu, and I manifested it – even if it took me forty+ years to get there!! Never give up x
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Sep 30, 2018 @ 10:07:34
Thank you Shelley! One day… I’ll be in your shoes! 💜🙏🏼🙌🏼
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Sep 30, 2018 @ 08:01:09
Good luck with your story. I’ve gone through five or more revisions of my MG novel, attended a writing conference today, and now am revising again.
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Sep 30, 2018 @ 10:06:56
It’s a long haul isn’t it!!
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Sep 30, 2018 @ 07:15:58
Keep plugging on with it and get an editor to help you. She’ll show you how something good can be made better.
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Sep 30, 2018 @ 10:06:35
Yes. I shall do that April. Thank you for your encouragement. Xx
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