October Blog - Step Away From The Novel!
01st October 2021
Hi,
Last month I told you how I was filling almost every waking moment by revising an old novel of mine. Well, somehow, a week or two after I told you that, I fell into a dark hole and, instead of continuing with the story, I put it to one side.
I think I did this for two reasons. Consciously, I did it so I could attend other aspects of running a business and subconsciously, I had to give myself time and space to think. While I was trying to get closer to the story and the characters, I was also immersing myself so deep, it was tough to see outside of it…and inside it too. I know that sounds like a ridiculous thing to say, but it is true.
Sometimes we need to take a step away from the WiP so we can see it clearer when we go back in. If our conscious mind isn’t telling us to do that, perhaps our subconscious mind will step in and say it. For me, I think my subconscious does a whole lot for me that I probably don’t give it credit for. I’ll talk more on this subject another time.
Aside from distancing myself from the WiP, I also managed to get The Versatile Writer podcast back up and running with Season 4 of weekly episodes and bonus episodes of the self-narrated sequel to Guardian Angel. The Journey Home is an emotional and psychological rollercoaster ride as Detective Tim Angel discovers the father who abandoned him at six years old and who he believed to be dead was very much alive and, more than that, went on to have another family too. Coping with the information sends Tim into a breakdown that brings along with it paranoia, hatred, rage, and fear and other stages of grief. Not only will he not let his friends help him, he attempts to sever all ties with them forever.
You can hear the 12 chapters plus an epilogue over 8 weeks on the podcast for free by downloading The Versatile Writer from iTunes, Spotify, etc. Don’t forget to subscribe to it so it appears in your feed automatically. You can always unsubscribe later if your tastes change. 😊
Lastly, this month, I want to remind you that as For The Love of Books is in its 10th year, we’re celebrating by sharing some birthday gifts. Anyone who purchases a course, monthly coaching, or even a book from me will receive* a gift by way of thanks. This applies to everyone no matter which part of the world you live in. I only ask that once you’ve received the item, you post a photo of yourself with it on social media and tag me in: Face Book: Sarah Banham or For The Love of Books, Twitter: @sjbwrites, Instagram: s.j.banham by way of sharing the excitement.
*As these are physical gifts, your postal address will be required.
Until next month, enjoy the darker evenings if you’re having them or the lighter ones if you’re not 😊
Sjb 😊
Last month I told you how I was filling almost every waking moment by revising an old novel of mine. Well, somehow, a week or two after I told you that, I fell into a dark hole and, instead of continuing with the story, I put it to one side.
I think I did this for two reasons. Consciously, I did it so I could attend other aspects of running a business and subconsciously, I had to give myself time and space to think. While I was trying to get closer to the story and the characters, I was also immersing myself so deep, it was tough to see outside of it…and inside it too. I know that sounds like a ridiculous thing to say, but it is true.
Sometimes we need to take a step away from the WiP so we can see it clearer when we go back in. If our conscious mind isn’t telling us to do that, perhaps our subconscious mind will step in and say it. For me, I think my subconscious does a whole lot for me that I probably don’t give it credit for. I’ll talk more on this subject another time.
Aside from distancing myself from the WiP, I also managed to get The Versatile Writer podcast back up and running with Season 4 of weekly episodes and bonus episodes of the self-narrated sequel to Guardian Angel. The Journey Home is an emotional and psychological rollercoaster ride as Detective Tim Angel discovers the father who abandoned him at six years old and who he believed to be dead was very much alive and, more than that, went on to have another family too. Coping with the information sends Tim into a breakdown that brings along with it paranoia, hatred, rage, and fear and other stages of grief. Not only will he not let his friends help him, he attempts to sever all ties with them forever.
You can hear the 12 chapters plus an epilogue over 8 weeks on the podcast for free by downloading The Versatile Writer from iTunes, Spotify, etc. Don’t forget to subscribe to it so it appears in your feed automatically. You can always unsubscribe later if your tastes change. 😊
Lastly, this month, I want to remind you that as For The Love of Books is in its 10th year, we’re celebrating by sharing some birthday gifts. Anyone who purchases a course, monthly coaching, or even a book from me will receive* a gift by way of thanks. This applies to everyone no matter which part of the world you live in. I only ask that once you’ve received the item, you post a photo of yourself with it on social media and tag me in: Face Book: Sarah Banham or For The Love of Books, Twitter: @sjbwrites, Instagram: s.j.banham by way of sharing the excitement.
*As these are physical gifts, your postal address will be required.
Until next month, enjoy the darker evenings if you’re having them or the lighter ones if you’re not 😊
Sjb 😊