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​The Journey to Publication : Investing in my writing.

7/13/2017

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I am learning that the pathway to publishing is never straight! I thought I was ready but after some further feedback on my manuscript I have slightly changed the structure of Vivaldi’s Lost Concerto bringing forward the final scene so that the reader gets (I hope!) a better sense from the start of the “story problem” that ties my three characters together. Having read Beth Hills’ Editorblog  http://theeditorsblog.net/2016/10/15/the-story-question-is-vital/   I realised I needed to create more buy in for my reader. K.M> Weiland also talk about framing. "Frames bookend a story with a definitive opening scene (that introduces readers to pertinent characters, settings, and themes) and a closing scene (that brings the story to a resonant full circle by mirroring or returning to the opening scene)"www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/strengthen-your-story-with-proper/?platform=hootsuite#.

Can you think of a novel that uses this technique? 


Having made these changes and after much hand wringing, I am also invested in getting a manuscript assessment before approaching more publishers. As a self-funded retiree, it’s not easy to justify spending money but, then again, (can you hear the chimes of a justification about to happen?) writing is a very cheap retirement past time (not putting a dollar value on my time of course!) compared say to playing golf or horse-riding or caravanning or sailing (pursuits of other retirees that I know). So, super fund – here I come!!


​Does anybody else have a story about the dilemmas of when and how to invest in your retirement past time/ hobby?
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  • Books
    • Published Work
    • Short Stories
    • More About Jennifer
  • Events
  • Blog
  • RESEARCHING INFORMATION
    • Researching Vivaldi's Lost Concerto >
      • Newbattle Abbey
      • Venice
    • Research for Missing Pieces >
      • The Scottish Clearances
      • Kelp Production in the Hebrides.
      • Icelandic Sagas and Cape Breton
      • British Museum
      • Blackhouses
  • Dunbar Todd Ferguson Family History
    • Todds in Ayrshire
    • Todds in Galloway >
      • Abbey of Luce
    • Fergusssons , Dalmellington,
    • Fergusons Ayr >
      • Fergusons of Ayr- Photos
      • James Murray Ferguson
      • James, John Todd and William Ferguson
      • John and Grace Ferguson in Manchester
      • Gracie Craik Ferguson
    • Dunbars in Wigtownshire
    • Dunbars in Manchester
    • Creers
    • Falconers
    • GRACE DUNBAR AND JOHN FERGUSON IN MANCHESTER
    • Hugh F Dunbar
  • Contact