Monthly Archives: January 2012

And this again…

Posted on January 31, 2012 by celinekiernan

Sadly, it’s time to post this again. I’m beginning to think I should wear some kind of badge. It’s understandable I suppose, the folks to whom I give writing classes and lectures etc are forewarned about what they may see on the … Continue reading →

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First Round Edits DONE

Posted on January 27, 2012 by celinekiernan

WOOTHOOT!  Its taken 17 days, I’ve cut 18 thousand words, I’ve streamlined all but two of the 68 chapters to one single POV per chapter, I’ve (hopefully) clarified the bits that no-one understood, I’ve sharpened, toned, sliced and diced, made … Continue reading →

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I heart Fionnula Flanagan

Posted on January 21, 2012 by celinekiernan

Man but The Guard is a smashing film. And what a gem, what a jewel, what perfect perfect performance is given in it by the great Fionnula Flanagan. Once again I’m reminded of what a master this actress is. God … Continue reading →

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A brief note from the depths of the editing well…

Posted on January 13, 2012 by celinekiernan

Semi related link added 08/03/2012: Cat Valente’s terrific article discussing publishing Semi related link, added 5/02/2012: Ewan Morrison’s interesting article exploring the possible consequences of what he calls the ‘selfpublishing e-bubble‘ If one more person sends me an Amanda Hocking link I … Continue reading →

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