It's that time of year again, when the children go back to school and the adults breathe a big sigh of relief - unless of course they're schoolteachers, in which case they're probably sighing for other reasons.
If you're one of those people who have always meant to start writing a novel when you have time, do you have time now? Do you need a shove in the right direction? If so, maybe join a local authority writing class, take out a subscription to Writers News - see www.writersnews.co.uk - or find your local writing group and join it, or at least go on its waiting list.
You're right, autumn is a good time to begin, or revisit projects - will be dusting off my own ms any time now...
ReplyDeleteI agree, Margaret! It is possible to have children, even the really young one's, and write a novel. I have a 3 yr old who only goes to preschool for 3 hours a day (although when I first started she only went for 7.5 hours a week)and I have written my first draft of my first novel. It has taken me little over 6 months so far but I have done it. So I would definitely say to everyone out there reading this, you can do it! It may take a little longer than others who have 7/8 hours a day to do it, but it is possible so if it's a dream of yours, then go for it!
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