BAStubbs
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Hi all,
I'm Brett A. Stubbs, an aspiring fantasy author. Midway through last year, I realised I've always been writing and asked myself, "Why don't I really make a go of this? I reckon I could make a living off it one day..." Well, I started dreaming of success and writing furiously. I've never looked back.
So here's where I am... I've written and edited a 217k word epic fantasy novel, inspired by the likes of Robin Hobb (good dialogue) and Brent Weeks (fast pace). Aware that such a big first book limits my publishing options, I've started on a 70k word YA spec. fiction, which is ~1/3 complete (60% through first draft).
Very soon, I'm going to have two books but no audience! This isn't good, so I'm starting to join places like Mythic so I can learn new ideas, share my work and follow other people's experiences. I've also started a blog to record my journey and share useful tips with other aspiring authors.
Anyway, I think that's enough to begin with. See you around!
-Brett
I'm Brett A. Stubbs, an aspiring fantasy author. Midway through last year, I realised I've always been writing and asked myself, "Why don't I really make a go of this? I reckon I could make a living off it one day..." Well, I started dreaming of success and writing furiously. I've never looked back.
So here's where I am... I've written and edited a 217k word epic fantasy novel, inspired by the likes of Robin Hobb (good dialogue) and Brent Weeks (fast pace). Aware that such a big first book limits my publishing options, I've started on a 70k word YA spec. fiction, which is ~1/3 complete (60% through first draft).
Very soon, I'm going to have two books but no audience! This isn't good, so I'm starting to join places like Mythic so I can learn new ideas, share my work and follow other people's experiences. I've also started a blog to record my journey and share useful tips with other aspiring authors.
Anyway, I think that's enough to begin with. See you around!
-Brett