Thank You Workshoppers, And Bosley!

Good Morning, Readers! Last night, I had my novel excerpt workshopped! I would give you all the gritty details, but along with having over 23 pages of feedback to sort through from my fellow workshoppers, I also have to prepare a presentation for my Asian Lit Seminar....(and I barely understand the two articles I'm supposed to be presenting, so it's going to be a total Gong Show.)

I'll tell you really quickly, though, that after writing the first three chapters of my novel, I suddenly felt stuck. Like something was weighing it down, making it difficult to write, and I couldn't figure out what it was. Enter, UofM workshoppers. Honestly... some of the best and smartest readers I've ever had look at my writing. (And I'm not just saying that to be kind, because none of them even know I write a blog.) So, I was thinking that my novel project was dead in the water.... but it has been resurrected!! I got a lot of positive feedback, but TONS of suggestions for how to improve it.... yes, there were uncomfortable moments, as there inevitably are when you're critiquing another's work... but everyone was tactful, thoughtful, and most of all, helpful. So this writer is off to write!

I'll leave you with a message from one of our sponsors.... Bosley Hair Restoration. Enjoy your Tuesdays! -NL