Episode Forty Two: Back in the Saddle

*Quick note- for any readers who are not familiar with the phrase, "Back in the Saddle" is a way of saying that one is back at what they are good at, or are making a return to victory.

**I like using asterisks. 

After finishing the first draft of a novel I've had a lot of creative energy building up.  The editing process has been better than I thought- but it doesn't really satisfy the desire to create.  I am working on a side project- a story about super heroes which switches first person point of view between various characters of the cast.  I normally don't like writing in the first person when writing fiction- I'm more of a third person omniscient kind of writer- it's less restrictive.  However, working in first person has given this story a more gritty, human voice. 

Whereas my novel requires heavy editing and polishing in order to work toward formal publication, the side project will be presented in blog format.  This will accomplish a variety of goals- there will be a quicker turn-around time to receive reader feedback from a larger scope.  Before I would only have one or two trusted friends read my novel- leaking it online was too risky- therefore I have avoided posting synopsis and snippets to friends and family via facebook. 

I'm also a huge fan of unconventional publishing- thus, I have a blog.  With the rise of electronic books more authors should be working on making their writing accessible online.  The new project will be posted in a blog- updating regularly- and eventually I will make it available both in a digital download as well as a hard copy for the traditionalists.  Some may argue that people won't buy a book they can read for free online.  However, with a steady readership I can generate revenue from ads.  This will also hook in any possible readership for when I set out to publish my main novel. 

Even when things are free- people will still buy things if they like them enough.  Even though we can watch most movies whenever we want on Netflix- my fiance will still purchase the DVD of a movie if he really likes it.  I can read Jane Eyre for free anytime- it's both public domain and at the local library- but I own a copy because sometimes a girl needs to curl up with Charlotte Bronte and a cup of coffee. 

Nothing about this project is revolutionary- but it is keeping up with the flexibility writers have now.  I'm pretty excited, and I look forward to unveiling this project soon.