These writing resolutions are strictly my own and are not suggestions for other writers to follow unless, of course, the proverbial shoe fits.
I firmly resolve and forswear to work hard at sharpening my writing skills by never, ever writing run-on sentences unless they are called for by content of the story or one of the characters steps up and says he is going to say thus and so causing the sentence to become first a paragraph, then a page and thus running the risk of causing the reader’s head to swim and eyes to cross but then, I guess that’s the way the old ball bounces.
I firmly resolve to use shorter and more succinct words when elaborating on scenic descriptions which are pertinent to encouraging the storyline to become ambulatory instead of stagnating in some insipid and inert pool of affectation.
I firmly resolve to chek my speling and never, ever, not even hardlee ever send in a manuskrip to a publisher that has a bunch of mispelt words. Nope, Nun!
When a manuscript is returned to me for various and sundry reasons, I resolve never, ever, not even hardly ever to voice any recriminations or resort to the questionable practice of muttering vile incantations, knowing that such things have a way of bouncing back to the incantor, sort of like a boomerang with disastrous and unintended consequences.
When one, two, or, praise the Lord, all three of my cozy mysteries wind up in Amazon’s top 100 list of best sellers, I firmly resolve I will not run shouting down the street, waving my arms and laughing like an idiot. I also firmly resolve that I will not hold my breath until experiencing such an exalted estate.
Furthermore and in the spirit of a brand new year which stretches before me like a road enticing me to travel to unknown places, I firmly resolve that next year I will not think of, enunciate, or form any New Year’s resolutions whatsoever. Nope, Nun!
Good one, Blanche. I can see you’ve already set your plan in motion! By the way, how are your book sales coming? Suddenly, mine have jumped. I’m wondering if the cold weather has something to do with it. Must be because I haven’t done anything!!
Your books are interesting, year round, Sharon, although in the cold weather, people may have more time to stay indoors and read. You are a good writer.
Thanks, Blanche. You are an excellent writer. I don’t know how you can keep a blog running every day even! I have to get reading your book that I downloaded. That’s the only thing when it’s on your tablet – not like having a book in hand.
Thanks, Sharon. After you’ve read my book, would you mind doing a review for Amazon?
Absolutely! I was planning on it.
Cute!
Thanks, Miss!
Blanche, these are the best New Year’s resolutions I’ve read! Nothing like starting the New Year with a laugh! : )
Love the group picture, too!
Happy New Year!
Thanks, Fran. Those cozy critters always take good pictures and you can tell we are a serious bunch!
I giggled all the way thru. Very good
Thanks, Helen. Now, don’t you agree that the Cozy Critters are a beautiful bunch?Serious too!
Oh. My. Goodness. Awesome goals!
Yes, but…”Here she comes to save the day! That means that Super Mem is on the way!”
Loved it – laughed out loud. These resolutions show very nicely what a wonderful writer you are!
Thanks very much, Peg. You are a wonderful reader critiquer!