Monday, 31 October 2011

A break from fiction

I'm taking a break from novel-writing* (although I shall still write the odd short story) and am currently writing a non-fiction book. As it's largely about my own experience, I don't have to think up a plot or an ending (or even a middle) because it's all there in my head. And today, I got my agent's approval (I'd sent her the opening), so I can go ahead with it. Quite exciting!

*I shall return to it when the idea in my head has gelled. It's taking its time at the moment.
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  1. rhymeswithplague31 October 2011 at 21:03

    I hope your experience with the qwertygram is not what pushed you over the edge....

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  2. Patsy31 October 2011 at 22:31

    I can see the attraction of writing about something you know so well, but don't think I could do it myself - I'd be too tempted to embellish the truth beyond all recognition.

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  3. Diane Fordham1 November 2011 at 05:32

    Wishing you every success Frances.

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  4. Colette McCormick1 November 2011 at 07:12

    Good luck.

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  5. Librarian1 November 2011 at 07:38

    It does indeed sound exciting! Thumbs up from someone who'd love to write (both fiction and non-fiction) but simply lacks the stamina to stick to one subject for a long time.

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  6. Tim Stretton1 November 2011 at 07:55

    Sometimes a change is just what's needed. Not only will you be fresh for your non-fiction, you'll return to fiction with renewed optimism and vigour!

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  7. Joanna1 November 2011 at 08:33

    This sounds very exciting and congratulations for getting the go-ahead. I'm sure you'll really enjoy the change from fiction and it must feel great to have all the information you need in your head and ready to go.

    Good luck!

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  8. Frances Garrood1 November 2011 at 09:44

    Not quite, RWP, but jolly nearly!

    Patsy, you may be right. It's the chronology that I tend to get wrong.

    Thanks, Diane and Colette.

    Librarian, I have the same problem, but this is something that's been screaming to be written about, so we'll see!

    Tim, you're right. I put so much pressure on myself to find plots that the whole thing becomes counter-productive. Now I can plot peacefully. I hope...

    Joanna, thank you.

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  9. Rosemary Gemmell1 November 2011 at 11:30

    That sounds a great opportunity, Frances - good luck with it!

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  10. Anonymous1 November 2011 at 11:35

    How intriguing. Is it about horses, I wonder? Good luck.

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  11. Keith Havers1 November 2011 at 12:22

    Good luck with it, Frances. Out in time for next Christmas?

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  12. Frances Garrood1 November 2011 at 21:39

    Thanks, Rosemary.

    No horses, Gail. At least, not yet...

    Could be, Keith, but not a very Christmas-y subject!

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