I was going to critique some more of the one-sentence Storylines that my loyal blog readers have submitted for critique over the last couple of weeks. However, I thought today I’d just take the opportunity to congratulate a young woman who came to this web site a few years ago, read about the Snowflake method, and then did the hard work of writing a novel, getting an agent, and finding a publisher.
Her name is Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani, and her debut novel, I DO NOT COME TO YOU BY CHANCE, was just named the winner of the Commonwealth Africa Prize in the first novel category. You can read all about it on the Book South Africa blog.
Congratulations Adaobi! I’m delighted to hear it!
Let’s be clear about one thing. The Snowflake method (or any method) will not magically get you published or win you writing awards. It focuses your efforts and helps you manage your creativity. That’s all. That’s enough. Getting published and winning awards requires talent, dedication, training and hard work. Tools are just tools — they make the hard work go a bit easier, better, and faster.
Tomorrow, we’ll return to our regularly scheduled critique of your one-sentence Storylines, which is of course the first step in that pesky Snowflake method.
You may remember that I interviewed Adaobi here on this blog a few months ago. If you’d like to congratulate her, leave a comment here. I’ve emailed her just now, so she’ll be dropping by shortly, and I’m sure she’d be happy to see any comments you write her.
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Congratulations Adaobi! It’s good to see these methods shine, and better to see a fellow site user shine. By reading the paragraph summary provided in the link above (Step 2!), it is clear that your book, unlike most works, is a truly original success. Best of luck on any future books, and keep up with the intriguing topics!
Congratulations!
Congrats Adaobi, so happy to hear the news. I hope I can be just like you, writing a well-crafted (snowflaking)and inspiring story. Best of luck for your next stories and life…(Akun, jakarta-Indonesia, now learning to write).
Well done Adaobi!
Snowflakes in Africa, eh? Congratulations on your huge success, Adaobi, and well done, Randy, for inspiring a prizewinner. And I got inspired too – just bought your book and am about the settle down with it for the evening.
Congratulations Adaobi, your effort is inspirational to me as a fellow Nigerian working towards publishing my own first fictional book. Cheers
I did read the interview with you, Adaboi, when Randy posted it. I was impressed then. And now….wow! Congratulations on your success and a prize well-deserved. May you use your gift as God intended!
Congratulations Adaboi. May you go on to more greatness and success.
Congrats Adaboi! I love the Snowflake method. It has helped me out a lot.
Congrats!
Add my congratulations and best wishes to the growing list above, Adaobi.
Hello Adaboi
I echo all of the above comments and wish you many successes in your writing carrier.
David
Congratulations on your hard work and persistence, it paid off! I wish you success in all that you put your hand to.
Congratulations! Amazing accomplishment, and a testament to your talent and determination!