Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Summary of the Semester
Overall I found the course to be pretty enjoyable. I was given a good amount of helpful suggestions for my work, so I am thankful for that. The tips I was given were creative, and I felt that they really improved what I had already written. Having others read my work is always beneficial. I also got to read some good stories by other aspiring authors, which I enjoyed. If I had to name any downside to this though, its that I ended up spending a lot more time writing critiques than I spent writing my own work. Still, the help I obtained through this process was beneficial.
I do intend to send out my query letter, but not until I actually finish writing my story. I will also have to slightly alter the format of the letter, as the format the DAW Books requests for their submissions is a little different from the format required for our final portfolio. I also want to finish the story first so I can give an accurate word-count, and a more up to date summary of the story.
I actually did not find it difficult to find a publisher to choose. I went to Penguin Group and saw that the listed DAW Books as currently taking submissions for sci-fi and fantasy, so that was absolutely perfect.
It is unlikely that I will continue blogging on this blog. I felt like this blog was just for work in this class, and so I would like to separate that from work I would like to do in the future. Also, many bloggers I read use Word Press, and I like the look of Word Press much more than Blogger.
I am open to self-publishing, as I know of several writers I like who have enjoyed moderate success through self-publishing. I don't exactly know how to do this, but I know that I could contact one or two of the writers I know of who would probably let me know how it works, or point me in the right direction.
Overall I have enjoyed this class, and feel like I have gained a lot from it. I am actually kind of sad that its over, because Creative Writing and other English related classes are the only classes I really enjoy anymore.
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I enjoyed reading you story this semester, it was a well thought out story and I look forward to seeing where you go from here!
ReplyDeleteThanks for letting us read such a great story. Being exposed to your story is something I enjoyed a lot. I wouldn't have read it on my own, but being exposed is the only way to find out if you like something or not! Its been great Brandon,
ReplyDeleteHey Brandon, thanks for sharing your story, it was cool seeing another fantasy writer in the class. And thanks for passing along info about wordpress, never thought about that as a blog format. Well I will see you on the boards in yuku.
ReplyDeleteI really like your story! I usually wouldn't pick a book up like that, but I really did enjoy it... maybe I should be a little more open minded to the genres I choose.... I hope you have an awesome summer!
ReplyDeleteIt was so awesome reading your story, Brandon. I love the sword and sorcery feel of it and the characters. It had an updated Conan feel!
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