Hello from Southern California

[CalifPrincess]

Hello everyone.

I'm new, obviously. My name is Melissa and I’m from the Inland Empire of Southern California. I am, as of yet, an unpublished writer, (not counting a few short stories and an essay in small, small press…no IBSN, and e-zines).

I just finished the rough draft of a very long fantasy novel. Boy does it need a lot of work. I’m finding it difficult to show and not tell. :(

I’ve also wanted to break into the short story and non-fiction article writing market…but can’t seem to put anything together. I’m thinking of taking a class or classes if I can find any near my home. I have a problem with plot development in short stories.

Well, I look forward to meeting everyone. ;)

Melissa in CA
Beckwith87@earthlink.net

[dkuhn]

Welcome, Melissa. I used to live in San Diego. My second book is set out there - at least partly. You're right, Southern California should be a separate state.

Good luck to you.


www.debbiekuhn.com

[absolutewrite]

I’m finding it difficult to show and not tell.

That was my biggest hurdle in screenwriting, too. Welcome, Melissa and Debbie!

[Debra Lauman]

Hello, Melissa from California,

Welcome.

Did you happen to see the recent discussion about Showing and Telling in the novel-writing section here on Absolute Write? If not, here's the link:

pub43.ezboard.com/fabsolu...=265.topic (http://pub43.ezboard.com/fabsolutewritefrm3.showMessage?topicID=265.topic)

Also, there's a great thread going, also under novel-writing, called "Learning to Write with Uncle Jim." Some wonderful insights and tips from published author James D. McDonald.

Anyhoo, welcome again...

Deb Lauman
Author of "I. Joseph Kellerman
www.debralauman.com (http://www.debralauman.com)