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Manuscript complete – and some useful takeaways from the journey!
UPDATE 1 October 2017: ‘I will never claim to have finished a manuscript again, until it is either binned or metamorphosed into a beautiful book, sitting in the stores and waiting for a new owner. I first posted this blog …
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Tagged dark fantasy, fantasy, Jonathan K Benton, young adult
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It’s all about regrets – finally a new blog
Regrets: everybody has them. They come in all shapes and sizes and can ambush you at any time. There’s a plethora of quotes about regrets. Here’s one from William Shatner: ‘Regret is the worst human emotion. If you took another …
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Tagged a better future, a better world, Jonathan K Benton, young adult
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Darth Vader rant, and can someone please shut down all the garbage mashers on the detention level?
Everyone has their favourite superhero – at least people who like this kind of stuff. Mine is Darth Vader. Okay, he doesn’t quite fit into the Marvel and DC idea of what a ‘super hero’ should be, but he did …
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Posted in Jonathan K Benton, Movies, Thoughts, Uncategorized
Tagged dark fantasy, Darth Vader, young adult
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There’s not enough time but there’s always time for a writing tip – Jonathan K Benton
I’m approaching the end of my new manuscript and I’m really excited. This book has been a collaborative effort – I’ve realised that you don’t have to write solo. My mentor’s contribution has been immense and I’m kind of hoping …
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Tagged getting published, Jonathan K Benton, writing, young adult
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True Blood – truly entertaining.
I’ve been struggling to blog recently, even though I’m determined to make it part of my weekly routine. Blogging ain’t easy when you’re writing a book. There are a lot of terrible things happening in the world at the moment. …
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Tagged dark fantasy, fantasy, Jonathan K Benton, JonathanKBenton, young adult
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A deeply moving article by Hannah Richell
I found this beautifully written article by Hannah Richell about the loss of a loved one and the impact it had on Hannah and her family. It was real ‘tissue box’ material, and reminded me how important it is to …
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An explosion of philosophy to change the world – Jonathan K Benton
I was sitting on the train watching the suburbs pass by. Picket fences, parks, factories and commercial real estate. Someone was hanging washing on a tiny balcony in a tall apartment block. I felt alone. Insignificant. This is why we …
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There be good reviews, and there be bad – Jonathan K Benton
There be good reviews, and there be bad, as the pirates would say. A critical review from someone who didn’t like your work is still a good review – carefully considered criticism can be extremely useful. I learn from some …
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Two more P’s and a progress update – Jonathan K Benton
Halfway through the year, and I’m about to start writing the climax to my new novel. It’s Part One of a young adult fantasy trilogy and should be finished by January 2014. I’ve spent the last nine months polishing the …
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The five P’s are the five keys to getting published – Jonathan K Benton
Passion: I believe authors write because they have to. They cannot stop that fountain of words bubbling up inside them. Some writers might dream of fortune and glory, but these fantasies play second fiddle to a passionate desire to express …
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