Welcome!
I think everyone, no matter what path they’re on in the
writing journey, hates their plot at one point or another. Writing is a lonely
road, and sometimes finding the support you need to keep going is hard,
especially when you’re just starting out and don’t have your tribe.
That’s why we’re here. I’m Wendy Knight, author of sixteen
novels, from middle grade to New Adult, from contemporary romance to Sci-Fi,
although YA urban fantasy is my favorite. So far.
I’ve been writing stories
since I was little and could hold those fat crayons that toddlers can’t break,
but I just started publishing four years ago and I haven’t looked back since.
Well, maybe once or twice. Publishing is hard!
One thing every single one of those books has in common is
that at one point, I hated what I was writing. Either it was the plot, or I
thought I was horrible (usually it’s this. My husband assures me this is not
the case and feeds me chocolate), or the dialogue just wasn’t working, or the
characters were ignoring me. There’s always something to fight through, and
that doesn’t change no matter how many books I write.
It all started with a tweet. I was complaining (because
squeaky wheel…or because I’m whiny. I’m not sure which) on Twitter, and Travis
(aka STL), longtime friend whose name I didn’t even realize was Travis until
recently, responded…
WK: “I hate my new plot. I
need a road trip. Or a writers retreat #writersproblems”
STL: “Perhaps you (or I) or someone can host an
online retreat. Writers can come together for chats & discuss likes, hates,
& whatever.”WK: “Oh my gosh that’s the best idea ever! Let’s do it!”
And so this idea was born, and
although Travis did all the heavy lifting, I helped a little, too. And we’ve
got so many fun things planned! Group sprint sessions, writing prompts, guest
bloggers with way more knowledge than I have, Q & A webinars, giveaways and
contests, all kinds of things. I’m so excited to have you here and hope that
you’ll have as much fun experiencing it as we did planning it.
Xoxo
Wendy
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