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I'm an aspiring writer, but I'm dealing with two things: I get discouraged every single day because 96% of manuscripts are rejected, and I haven't had an idea for years, literally. There's too many people wanting to be writers, and knowing there's so much competition just kills me a little every day. When I get motivated, immediatly something appears about the industry that kills it. Any tips on how to deal with this?
Vanessa Kelly Honestly, I think the best thing you could do is to ignore most industry news and focus on the writing. With self-publishing, there's also an option we never had before. But the climate is difficult right now, so it's hard to get motivated if you pay too much attention to it. My advice is to read books you love, watch movie and TVs, and let those fire your imagination. I wrote two Regency historicals based on characters from the TV show Strikeback, for instance. All you need is the germ of the idea, then you sit in the chair and plot and write that first draft. You can't do anything without words on the page. You might want to see if you have any writing groups in your area you can join, in person or on line. Good luck!
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Loved your My Fair Princess, Have anything coming up?
Vanessa Kelly Oh, Rosemarie, I'm so embarrassed - I just saw this question! I'm so happy you enjoyed the book, and there are two more in the series: Three Weeks With a Princess and The Highlander's Princess Bride. Both are in stores. Thanks for asking!
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I've just finished my ARC of the Highlanders Princess Bride and loved it. Are you planning another series for the lovely Highlander brothers we met in this book? I'd love to see them meet their matches - especially Royal and Ainsley.
Vanessa Kelly Hi Barbara! I JUST saw this question. I am the worst on social media! LOL! Yes, Clan Kendrick will start in Nov. 2018 with Royal's story: The Highlander Who Protected Me. Sorry it took me so long to get back to you!
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Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?
Vanessa Kelly My new series is a riff on the classic movie musical, SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS--set in the Scottish Highlands!
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What are you currently working on?
Vanessa Kelly I'm currently working on my new Scottish historical romance series, CLAN KENDRICK. Book 1, THE HIGHLANDER WHO PROTECTED ME, will be out in Nov. 2018.
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