Working Wednesday: WiP and Internship Update


Happy Hump Day! The rest of the week is down hill from here!!

Thanks to everyone who dropped by for Memorable Monday, and helped spread the word about Marta Szemik's free promotional offer of her paranormal romance novella Marked

I'm continuing the blogging schedule this week, and it's back to Working Wednesdays; for an update on how my work in progress is going, as well as how I'm getting on with my Curiosity Quills internship. 



The work in progress is going really well. Still working on revisions of the first 30k. Since giving it to a friend for feedback, I've also asked Kyra Lennon to critique it, and she's given me some excellent advice and notes throughout, so I'm slowly working through her suggestions.

I feel for the most part, the plot and world building is spot-on, but it's the character development and voice that's lacking. I think writing in first person - instead of third, which I'm more used to - is what's challenging me, but with Kyra pointing out where I'm lacking, I feel like I'm on the right track again and can add some depth to my MC Roxie. 

I now feel confident I can work through the revisions and them move onto act two.

As for my internship, things are going great there. I sent my proposal of ideas to my bosses, and they loved my suggestions, so I've been implementing them. My duties have been expanded a little too, to include contacting companies regarding sponsorship for things that Curiosity Quills can offer in promotional giveaways. I'm also working on a social media survey so that I can gain some user feedback as to how to improve what I'm doing.

Lots to keep me busy, but it's all fun stuff I'm greatly enjoying.

How is everyone else getting on this week? What projects are you working on? What are you goals. Tell me all about them, I'd love to hear. and good luck with whatever you're endeavouring to do.

If you'd like, check my personal blog for Favourites Fridays, where I'll be talking about what TV shows/ books/ movies and video games I've been enjoying this week, and what I've been getting up to with Hubby and our boys. 




18 comments:

  1. Sounds like everything's going well! The internship sounds very exciting. And Kyra's suggestions are always helpful! Me, I'm working on my first novella and trying to get into some freelance work, too.

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    1. Good luck with the novella and freelance work. Let me know if you ever want a shout-out or anything.

      The internship is great fun, I'm enjoying it immensely.

      Kyra is a wonderful help, my stories would suck without her.

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  2. Sounds like you have a great internship. And as Nick said, I have no doubt you're in good hands with Kyra. It's great to have someone like that giving a few tips and pushes.

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    1. Yeah, I'd be lost without Kyra, she's a great CP. :)

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  3. Haven't had time to work on anything writing wise and it's driving me batty. I've been so busy.

    Glad to hear all is going well still with QC. Sounds like you have found your place there! Good for you.

    If you want to send me anything to look at, after next week my girls will be out for summer break and I will be back in my right mind. (Hopefully..) I'd be glad to take a look at anything you are working on.

    Have a great Wednesday!

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    1. Sorry you haven't had time to work on writing this week, hope you find time soon. Will be checking out your blog to see what's been keeping you busy.

      I really have found my place at CQ, I love it there.

      Thanks for the offer Jen, it's greatly appreciated, and I'll definatley take you up on it once I've finished the revisions Kyra suggested. :D

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  4. That was brave sending in ideas as an intern. Even better that they're implementing them. Glad your revisions are going well and enjoy your week.

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    1. Thanks Sheena-kay, hope you're having a good week too.

      CQs are pretty open for suggestions from staff, it actually creates a great working atmosphere.

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  5. Glad the internship is going well. What do those companies sponsor?

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    1. Thanks Alex. We were looking into something to tie-into a vampire novel that's just been released. More on that soon. Also, we might have something interesting in store this summer...

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  6. Happy to hear everything is going so well. I'm so close to finishing THE GHOST! Hopefully I can have it to you very soon. :)

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    1. Yay! I cannot wait to read The Ghost, I'm so excited and glad it's going well for oyu.

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  7. Glad you're feeling more confident about your work and that you're doing well in the internship.

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    1. Thanks Mary. Things are defiantly looking up right now; I feel like I've got direction :D

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  8. Glad to hear that everything is going okay for you!

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  9. Yay for you and your new wip. I recently tried writing in 3rd for the first time. I'm really liking the advantage I'm having vs. 1st. Awesome about the internship. :D

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    1. Thanks Candi! :D Glad to hear you're getting on well in 3rd, hope you continue to enjoy it. What are you currently working on?

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