“Read, read, read. Read everything — trash, classics, good and bad, and see how they do it. Just like a carpenter who works as an apprentice and studies the master. Read! You’ll absorb it.
Then write. If it’s good, you’ll find out. If it’s not, throw it out of the window.”
― William Faulkner
How many books have I started? I’m not sure… quite a few; beginning in my teens. I would write, develop characters, give them names, place them in exciting situations, have them interact, and move them forward: only to abandon them in the chaos of life.
If writing has been my hobby than reading has been my profession – well…not really, but it would be awesome! When writing slows picking up a book is the next best thing.
About a year ago it occurred to me: after the many books I’ve read −it’s time to write again.
So here I am in the middle of editing my first novel and blogging to tell about my experiences. For me it’s a difficult challenge; as I’m an introvert at heart, an adventurer through fiction, a stay-at-home social sloth, and busy reader and writer. [ Tweet that ]
Giving pieces of my life to others can be tough (I’m the baby of a large family and I’ve grown accustomed to my siblings providing such information for me.) You may encounter slumps, slow patches, and sloppy places in my posts as I adjust.
In addition to “getting myself out there,” I’m also blogging for the motivation to finish the last leg of rough edits. My novel mixes YA and New Adult with fantasy, mystery, sci-fi, and a little romance. I have about 320 pages written – pre-editing; my word count changes daily (especially when I come upon areas where I must have been sleep-writing.) It’s been fun and rewarding but also hard and frustrating. I can’t wait to finish it!
Now begins my journey through this new phase. I’ll share the process and try and keep it light, fun, and interactive. Enjoy!
Here’s my first bio:
A.G. Zalens was born and raised in the American Southwest where she received a Bachelor’s degree and wrote her first novel. Besides her love of writing and reading great books, she also adores graphic design, movies, music, lightning storms, scanning twitter, and quality time with her family.
Thanks for reading my blog!
A.G. Zalens
A. G. Zalens 