Workshop & Writing

Last weekend, I attended a short story workshop in Amsterdam, organised by the Amsterdam Writing Workshops. I had a great time, and it was nice to be among a bunch of talented other writers (and a great teacher!). I really enjoyed listening to all the stories being read aloud. It also helped my self esteem, as I liked my own story a lot better when I could sit back and listen to it, rather than staring at the pages all the time.

The story in question will be expanded & revised, and then I think I’ll try to get it out there somehow, as I really enjoy its theme: a bit more genre-specific this time, with touches of cyberpunk and dystopia.

I finished typing up the first draft of “Harvest Dance”, which will also be revised for future use.

Time to work with some new ideas, because all I have left at the moment is revision work. Seeing how it’s been going lately, inspiration will strike down its frenzied bolts soon enough.

Finally, I’ve put up “Voyage to the White Island” here on the blog, for your enjoymeny, hopefully.

Until next time… if you’re interested in seeing what I’m reading at the moment, rather than writing, check out the GoodReads link at the right hand side of this blog.

~ by Oscar on May 21, 2008.