On Being an Author

Posted on 11 August 2012

I’m writing this post as part of RJ Scott‘s anniversary blog weekend – the subject is being an author (new, old or very old).

Honestly, I’m not quite sure which category I fall into. Certainly not new, as I’ve been doing this a while. But I don’t feel old or very old, probably due to the fact that I haven’t completed a novel yet. That’s my next aim, followed swiftly, of course, by getting it published! However, perhaps I’m creeping towards being an ‘old’ author (at 27, shocking!) as I have actually started writing a novel. As regular readers of my blog and followers of my work will know, this has been a very long time in coming. I’ve written lots of short stories, which have gradually grown longer, and a novella. But now it’s time to hit the big one!

So, although I don’t consider myself an expert (I probably never will, I’m just not that sort of person!), I’m not quite a newbie, either. And for me, being an author is currently a part-time occupation, though my brain throws out enough ideas that it obviously thinks I’m doing it full-time. The plan for me is to keep writing like crazy and getting things published until (IF!) the royalties grow enough that I don’t need a day job. It may never happen, but hopefully it’ll give me the opportunity to save lots of cash and go travelling to some cool new places – the US being a major aim. The flights are just so damn expensive!

So there you have it, a little more about me, my aims and being old!

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30 Comments

barbara elsborg on 11 August 2012 at 12:19

I find no time to write the short pieces now, Lucy! I find myself wishing I could stop with the 100,000 words for a while sometimes.
Lucy Felthouse on 11 August 2012 at 12:49

Hi Barbara – I know what you mean about finding time. I have so many projects I want to work on, and so little time!

Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Victoria Blisse on 11 August 2012 at 12:56

If I say you’re very old you’ll kick me, won’t you? 😉

I know what you mean, though. I’ve been at it (oo err) 6 years now and I stil don’t feel like I’m established. Still loads more to learn!
Susan Foulkes on 11 August 2012 at 13:14

Thanks for this..I love the way you’ve built up to the novel gradually. I was always ambivalent about short stories but I’m growing more fond of them.
And part of this is down to you…:)
Hugs xx
laurie g on 11 August 2012 at 13:42

love your post. i am glad i learned a little about you today 🙂

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Yvette on 11 August 2012 at 13:45

You’re never to old to do what you are passionate about…keep it up!
Yvette
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Andrew on 11 August 2012 at 16:23

27 you’re just a baby ! . I have wanted to write for years I’m 57 now and have barely got beyond long captions to make a story on sets of pictures, I find myself so busy with other projects that I rarely get the time to just write, However I get to practice on my websites especially my latest that I’m putting together for a friend, I like short stories now more now than novels just because of finding time to read now I work at home, I used to get through massive novels when I was a commuter !!
Evelyn M on 11 August 2012 at 18:30

Great Post! Thanks for contest
Madison Parker on 11 August 2012 at 18:51

Hi Lucy! Best of luck with your novel!
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terri on 11 August 2012 at 19:17

thanks for the contest

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Kassandra on 11 August 2012 at 20:32

Thank you so much for sharing! It is always interesting to see how each person travels to the same destination 😉

Kassandra
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Nancy S on 11 August 2012 at 22:20

I really felt old the other day when I realized I barely had to tilt down my head to look my grandson in the eye. When did that happen? I was wrapping him in a blanket and pacing the floor with him not that long ago so his mom could sleep.
Foretta on 12 August 2012 at 01:32

Thanks for the post! I sometimes feel old myself! I think everyone does at one time.
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Trix on 12 August 2012 at 17:55

Naughtiness keeps you young, I guarantee it!
Sharita Lira on 12 August 2012 at 18:05

I can do them short or long, except short to me is now 10k. lol

Great post Lucy!
Emily W. on 13 August 2012 at 02:41

Thanks for the post!
Lucy Felthouse on 14 August 2012 at 10:58

I’d never kick you mate, you’re bigger than me! 😉
Lucy Felthouse on 14 August 2012 at 10:59

Aww, thanks Susan. That’s lovely of you to say.

I’m up to chapter three of my novel at the moment – wish me luck! 🙂
Lucy Felthouse on 14 August 2012 at 10:59

Thanks Laurie! 🙂
Lucy Felthouse on 14 August 2012 at 10:59

I intend to, Yvette. Thank you! 🙂
Lucy Felthouse on 14 August 2012 at 11:00

I like to read short stories for that reason, too. A short read before going to sleep, or with your breakfast is great! 🙂
Lucy Felthouse on 14 August 2012 at 11:01

Thanks for stopping by Evelyn! 🙂
Lucy Felthouse on 14 August 2012 at 11:01

Thanks Madison, I need it! 😉
Lucy Felthouse on 14 August 2012 at 11:01

Thanks for stopping by, Terri!
Lucy Felthouse on 14 August 2012 at 11:02

Thanks Kassandra, I’m glad you enjoyed the post! 🙂
Lucy Felthouse on 14 August 2012 at 11:02

Aww! They grow so fast, don’t they! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Lucy Felthouse on 14 August 2012 at 11:03

People usually think I’m younger than I am until they talk to me – I think I have an old soul! 🙂
Lucy Felthouse on 14 August 2012 at 11:03

I must be an infant then! 😉 Thanks for stopping by!
Lucy Felthouse on 14 August 2012 at 11:04

I’ve noticed that my “short” stories are creeping closer and closer to 10k, and occasionally going over. I have to be very strict if I’m writing something for an anthology when the upper word count is 4k!
Lucy Felthouse on 14 August 2012 at 11:05

Thanks for stopping by, Emily!