Happy days! I finished another chapter so far this week. That brings the word count up to over 111,000. I printed it out a week or so ago. Killed a ream of paper doing it, but it’s a great feeling to see a tangible result of your efforts. That’s something that our predecessors or those who still use notepads and typewriters had/have over us. As they worked/work, they could/can see […]
In case anyone has been wondering… I’ve been absent from here the last couple of days because 1) I’m working on a new set of scenes in the book, which takes precedence over the blog; and 2) last week kicked my butt and I’m spending every minute I can spare outside of the writing to sleep. Pitiful, I know. But it’s my reality. On a positive note, I’m getting very […]
Happy pre-Friday, everyone. Continuing in yesterday’s vein, there’s a lot to be said about how to make sense of the inner journey. I know I struggle with it–not because I don’t understand the concept, but because delving into deep, dark emotion and exposing those gaping raw wounds we all hide within ourselves is not something I do. Sure, I examine my feelings. I try to make sense of them in […]
It’s been a few days since I’ve posted, so I thought I better pop on and explain the absence. Plus, I found another good article by agent Donald Maass, who has always made good sense to me. This week I’ve been on an outer journey. I didn’t go anywhere, but I’ve been stepping outside of my comfort zone to understand a new and complicated software application that leaders at my […]
Today we held the first session of our newly formed writer’s group. It’s a great group. Everyone’s writing was heard and critiqued, and I think everyone walked away with new ideas. I’m already looking forward to the next one. Great job, everyone! Happy Writing.
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