Still Working on My Novel

Current status: editing and drafting novel #6!

Writing

  • Frozen in Writing

    It is time for my mid-process check in. As part of my plan to write 12 short stories this year, I am also going to write posts about my road blocks while writing. Ironically the main character / narrator of my story this month is facing a similar problem to one I am going through… Continue reading

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  • Welcome to January 2018!

    It’s been awhile since I’ve been on here. Since July 2015 apparently. So then, why am I back? To be honest, I miss writing. In the last couple of years I made a career change to a completely unrelated field, and I haven’t been writing. I still read — a lot, but I haven’t made… Continue reading

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  • Achievement Unlocked!

    Current word count: 28,690 I did it! I met my weekend challenge. I should be honest to about it. I did all of that yesterday, which tells me I should not have a problem getting back on track this week. My goal for this week: be at 34,000 words by Thursday August 29th at midnight.… Continue reading

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  • The Absent Muse

    My story is making slow progress lately, mostly because I’m guilty. So guilty! I keep telling myself that I will sit down and write when I feel like it or when the mood strikes me. Well, guess what!? There is no waiting muse and no mood that miraculously leads to being more creative, productive, or… Continue reading

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  • I might be part hobbit

    I’ve been on vacation for a month. I just arrived home a few days ago, and the jet lag is finally wearing off. I realized when I’d been home for only a few moments, that I missed my own bed, my mugs that I make Earl Grey in every morning, my office (where I feel… Continue reading

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  • Stick to the Plan

    This week I’ve made some progress on my novel, and as I’ve been working this week, the biggest obstacle I’ve encountered is another idea bouncing around in my head. Ever since I picked up my old draft a little over a month ago, I’ve had several other ideas. Some of them are for short stories… Continue reading

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