The Writers' Blues

Let's be clear, this is NOT writer's block. From my own experience, this is having something to write, in fact having many things to write or work on but not really knowing where to start. Some days you just find yourself lacking the energy to actually sit down and put those fingers to the keys on the keyboard. Then there are days when you take stock of where you're actually going in your writing career and wonder, "Is all this effort really worth it? Will my work actually go anywhere?"
                 But then that little voice of optimism pops up in the back of your mind and becomes your cheerleader, constantly reminding you, "There's only one way to find out" or "if you don't write it, then nobody can read it." Sometimes it would be great to have a crystal ball where you can stare into it and see where you'll be in say, five years time and will that be your name on the bestseller's list? Or will your writing have made any impact at all in the literary world?
                 One thing's for sure, however, when those doubts are lurking in your mind and threaten to batter your confidence some more, just sit down, (even if you are feeling lethargic), and thrash out that story that's been banging around in your brain for the last while. Even if you only manage to write three sentences in the whole day, it's three more than if you had listened to the negative, taunting voice that writers often hear in their minds.
                 So go on, write that article and short story or begin that novel you've been meaning to work on for a long time now. Just write something, ANYTHING and most importantly, don't give in to negative thoughts. Trust me, they'll get you nowhere.    

The Writing Life

Authors have a tough time than most artistic people. Painters can express themselves more easily on a canvas and bring a scene to life through beautiful and vibrant colours. Comic book artists also have it easy as they can draw an already well-established character or one of their own creations and be noticed. Now that's not to say that these people didn't train or work hard at their trades to get where they are and be recognised for their talents. But let's face it, they don't have to work nearly as hard as writers to be noticed.

              In today's market, writers face extremely tough competition and have to strive to be better than the rest. Of course there's a lot of rubbish being published at the moment both through mainstream publishing and also self-publishing but the ones with real talent are being lost amongst the crowd. Before these writers used to shine like a diamond in the rough but nowadays literary agents only seem interested in stories about celebrities who won reality TV shows and/or women (and dare I say it even men) who slept with famous footballers or footballing icons who bedded prostitutes old enough to be their grannies. 

             So, my question to you is, what do writers have to do today to stand out and be that something extra special that nabs them a literary agent or publisher? Do we really need to have thousands of Twitter followers and 2000 friends on Facebook to be published? Is having a unique, interesting plot, well developed characters and excellent prose not enough any more? Leave your thoughts below.

Have a great weekend, guys!         

Check Out This Review!!

Hey guys,

Last week, Spencer Owens posted this fantastic review of my book, The Zargothian Tales: Return of the Son of Hamorin. He even acted out the part of the main character, Henry, at the start. Check it out for yourself.

Please feel free to leave some feedback. I'd like to thank Spence for the excellent review and copies are still available to purchase from my site (www.thezargothiantales.com)

There will be more news in the coming weeks about my book....and even a possible movie in the works. ;).

Take care.

Aidan

Celebrity's Mother Praises, "Return of the Son of Hamorin".

Roberta Talley Cook, author of young actress, Chelsea Cook, has praised Book One of The Zargothian Tales series. She recently said how only after reading chapter one, that she was totally hooked.

"I am sitting here reading the book that Chelsea has been reading "The Zargothian Tales" by Aidan Lucid while Chelsea is in class. I have just finished chapter 1 - all I can say is what an amazing book! This author is very talented. Now Chelsea and I will be fighting over the book to finish reading it."

                         - Roberta Talley Cook

Young Celebrity Loves The Zargothian Tales Series

Young up and coming actress, Chelsea Cook, as seen here, took some time out on set to read book one of The Zargothian Tales series, Return of the Son of Hamorin. She praised my novel and soon will post a video review of the book online.

Chelsea appears on the Comedy Central comedy, Kay and Peele and is due to appear in a feature film in the summer, Bloodsucka Jones.

More news to follow soon.

Chelsea taking some time out reading, "Return of the Son of Hamorin". (c) Roberta Talley Cook.  

Another Great Review!

Just received another great review of my YA fantasy novel, The Zargothian Tales: Return of the Son of Hamorin. Here's the link to see the review: http://bookwormsavenue.blogspot.ie/2013/04/review-return-of-son-of-hamorin-arc.html My book can be purchased in paperback at my site: www.thezargothiantales.com 

Thanks again to Bookworms Avenue for taking the time to review, The Zargothian Tales: Return of the Son of Hamorin.

Ebook Version No Longer Available

Dear Friends,

It is with a somewhat heavy heart that I announce that for the time being, the ebook version of book one of The Zargothian Tales series is no longer available.

You can, however, still purchase paperback copies of my novel. Go to the store tab on my site: www.thezargothiantales.com to buy a copy.

Thank you.

Regards,

Aidan