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Originally Posted by Fletch XXX
I don't know anything about any market, I just mentioned poetry and songs to illustrate that I just like to write. I've scribbled poems on bar napkins a decade ago and still have them in a box, have hung out with friends and wrote song lyrics, etc.... just showcasing my desire to create with words. But lately I have begun focusing on a few stories with the idea of progressing to a novel perhaps. I figured I would start with short stories and move my way up to a book, it seemed the logical approach. I have never written a book, only small pieces. Always figured I could piece them together if need be and get started on something bigger, create story arcs to combine them etc....
So now as I age, and become more focused on my work, yes... I should pick a direction and go with it. That's the point I feel I have been at lately...
Gotcha. Sounds like great advice. I appreciate such an in depth reply. gracias again mi amigo.
I will take in all your advice on agents, but not retort to any of it at this time.
Im stuck on #6 all the time LOL I just write to write, never even thought about an agent until this thread LOL
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Something you might consider is doing as you say and starting with a short story or two. Write them, rewrite them, make them as good as you can make them and then submit them to a few places. Even if they are very small non-pay places like websites and independent fanzines. At the least you will get some feedback on your work and it could give that sense of satisfaction on completing a piece and seeing it through to the end that could carry you into a book.
Make no mistake, writing a book is hard. I started mine out thinking it would be just like a long short story. I ended up stopping halfway through and redoing all my notes and my outline just to get everything organized. It is hard, but I enjoyed doing it and finding the fun and enjoyment in can be the hard part.
If you are having trouble organizing you might try
www.evernote.com it is free and kicks ass. It is a very easy to use note taking software.