[Worldcon/Writing] Workshop Temptation

[jon_chaisson]

Many of the writers involved in the Writer's Workshops at this year's WorldCon are passing the word, and I may as well too, as it's not listed on the WorldCon site for some reason:

Lookee here at this post for more information about the workshops!


That said...I'm tempted to do it again this year. The last time I was involved, I'd handed in an earlier version of Love Like Blood and though it needed work, it went over well. At the moment dancinghorse has a hold of a few of the chapters for another once-over. I could be tempted to send it in again, but I'd like to try something else...

I'm thinking perhaps the first few chapters of A Division of Souls. My only worry about that is that I've had a few people suggest I do something else with the opening...they're not sure why Nehalé's scene is in there (for various reasons--why show him, when he doesn't pop up again for another few chapters? Don't you know editors HATE prologues? And my favorite: We already know he's behind this now...why do we even need to read the rest now?), but I have to answer back: as far as I can see, it kinda has to be there, or else the rest of the story doesn't really make sense. But I digress...

It's something to think about...I've got a few days before the deadline, so I'll think about it and see if I want to join in again.

Comments

[queenoftheskies.livejournal.com]

I like that opening scene. As the story progresses, it makes me feel like, since you opened with something big, something BIGGER is coming.

[joncwriter.livejournal.com]

THANK YOU! At least someone gets what I was aiming for... ;D

[emilytheslayer.livejournal.com]

I think you should do it. That's a really good list of people who can give very good advice.

[joncwriter.livejournal.com]

Agreed! Perhaps I should... :)