BROADWAY STAR – A Star is Born
Let the adventure begin! I am about to embark on my biggest project ever. As part of my Masters degree research project I am writing a novel based on a true story. I’m really excited about writing this book but at the same time I’m very nervous because it is a book based on history and I have no idea how to go about writing a story that happened in an era I know very little about. This is where I get to fine tune my research skills! And if it’s one thing I’m very good at, it’s asking questions, questions and more questions!
I am interviewing my main character over the weekend. I interviewed her a few years ago when I was so inspired by her amazing story. So I have a whole bunch of notes and photographs already. It’s quite exciting! The first thing I’ve been doing over the past few months is reading as much information as I can get as a setting for my book.
So what have I done so far you may ask? I had put together a book proposal as part of my publishing unit late last year, complete with chapter breakdowns and a marketing proposal, etc. However, as I want the book to appeal to as large an audience as possible, I’ve now created a more dramatic and intriguing storyline incorporating fiction with non-fiction, thrown in some adversaries and of course the secret ingredient… can you guess?
Well, of course I’m not going to tell you all about it because I want you to keep reading my blog and join me in this journey of writing a novel. I have a lot to learn and hopefully we can teach each other and inspire each other along the way, so please send me your comments and poke me if the blogs are falling behind. It may be a sign that I’m having a nervous breakdown and need a pep talk to keep me focussed and moving forward!
Stay tuned!
The Inspiration for Broadway Star. Do you know this woman? Photo used with permission.
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March 14, 2011 at 10:12 pm |
Hi Jacquelin….. Good on you for going ahead with your dream…. I am proud of you for doing that AND raising a family single-handed… You are a very talented lady indeed!
Looking forward to reading your progress and eventually reading the book!