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Hello, everyone. Welcome to another edition of Author's Corner. This month has been a state of limbo for me regarding a number of exciting responses. I still haven't heard anything from the science fiction festivals in Los Angeles (November) and Philadelphia (December). It's getting late and I may have to make other plans. It's difficult to communicate with the various festivals because of the limited number of volunteers they have and the overwhelming responses/inquiries they receive. This is another example of where you need to have patience in this business. Things don't always happen the way we like, when we like.
I'd like to thank everyone at Delaware County Community College for an excellent time on Oct. 12. The Literary Club and Science Club joined with the Alumni Office to put together a really nice program. We had a nice turnout and an enthusiastic audience.
This week, I completed the eighth of ten TV episodes for Fractured Time. For those of you who aren't familiar, I've written screenplays for all three books. There was too much material for inclusion into the screenplay so I decided that, rather than waste it, I would write a TV series to follow each movie. Four of the scenes are from the book and six are new scenes using some of the minor characters from the book. These episodes really allowed me to expand on the personalities, both good and bad, of the characters. If I should land a deal for the screenplays and the TV series, they'll be very exciting and entertaining when they hit the screen.
On January 18th, I have a book signing scheduled at Barnes and Noble of Willow Grove, Pa. from 7 to 9. If you are in the area, stop in and talk with me.
This month's Writers' Tip is about editing your work. There are professionals who can edit your work for a hefty fee. Obviously, it's a time consuming and intense task, so you can imagine why they charge what they do. For those of you in high school and college, take writing courses and work hard at developing good habits. It will save you time and money should you involve yourself in any career which requires writing, even if you wait until years later to write, as I did. A good writer will create his/her own writing opportunities.
Never write under pressure or in haste. You'll be surprised how many errors and inconsistencies occur under these conditions. Write for fun, not work. When I complete a project, I tend to let it sit for a week or two. When I go back to it for proofing and editing, spelling and grammar mistakes stand out vividly. Proof-reading takes time and a lot of attention, so take your time and put your best foot forward.
Join me next month for another edition of Author's Corner.
- Michael D'Ambrosio
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