Took advantage of an unexpected opportunity to do some revisions this morning before work and managed to snag Holly to work with her. While she was executing traitors, I was learning about talking heads (in two sentences, Holly summed up half the problem I detect in this novel). It’s all … Continue reading →
Took out a few words and added a few words today. I’m reading margin notes and skipping some of them–not sure how to mess with them or am not ready to yet. I’m doing the easy things on this pass. The obvious stuff. I suspect there’s way too much telling … Continue reading →
Made it to 23,991 of 95,321 in PBOTL‘s editing today. Lest we get too excited, this was the easy stuff. I didn’t find any fixes requiring significant work on my part to this point. We’re nearly two years into Inuit’s odyssey. Note to Self: Do not, no matter how tempted … Continue reading →
For those of you who have been wondering since September just why I’ve claimed a photo of an obviously ceramic polar bear as my own, I’ll attempt to answer. I enjoy that likeness. This particular ceramic bear is known around this house as the “Sitting Lomonosov.” There is also a … Continue reading →
Have I mentioned I like this bear? OK. So what if nobody else likes her; I do. I’m on page 165 of 373 (I double-spaced the printout for easier commenting), and I like the story. I’m making notes to fix things. Next time through, I’ll do it on the machine, … Continue reading →
My visit in Georgia is over. I’ve had a great time, but She has recalled me. I’m ambling home via Seattle (check the map–that’s a true amble). I figure the Spurs need me tonight to cheer them on as they begin their Rodeo Road Trip against the tough Seattle Supersonics. … Continue reading →
I’m reading PBOTL for the first time. I’m on page 28. So far, I like it. I see a few things that need fixing–I think Inuit’s sister became a brother later in the book (if I recall correctly). A few things like that. Of course, there are a few typos … Continue reading →
I felt uncharacteristically chipper this morning, rolled out of bed when my watch beeped my 5 am wake-up, fired up my laptop, opened my Word file, typed in 540 words, and trundled off to the gym, where I had a good workout, but a nagging knee most of the day … Continue reading →
I thought I was going back to work, but She’s not ready for me. So I’m on a personal errand for Her down here in Georgia. Clearly, the Spurs are doing just fine with me cheering them on from here. I should be back in Virginia in a couple weeks. … Continue reading →
After crunching out 581 words yesterday, I achieved 2,272 today to get me into the swing of things. That brings me to a total count of 75,329. 75% complete on the first draft. As long as I’m writing, I’m not thinking about how terrible it is. I’ll just keep that … Continue reading →