Back on August 3rd, PBW posted an E-Book Challenge. She’s going to write and give away a free e-book at her weblog this Halloween. She’s challenged other writers to do the same. I have a few possibilities to play along, but I’ve begun looking at a short story that precedes … Continue reading →
My primary computer at home is fixed, but I gravitated to Panera today with the laptop anyway. I wanted to do some work on Threads and Ties. I’m not writing manuscript, but I am laying out what’s happening and what I want my words to convey when I am able … Continue reading →
Here’s the first draft of what I wrote last week. I have a tendency to be too spare in description. I tried to keep away from talking heads. Oh, yeah, and I have to find something for my characters to do other than eat. I know that’s a major “do … Continue reading →
Late last night, I figured out where the next scene needed to go, so it rolled off my fingers tonight (that’s called artistic license to say that, by the way) and brought the word count on Threads & Ties to 60,027. Nikki’s gotten herself into a pickle with two guys, … Continue reading →
Boring warning. Just writin’ about my life. I read the paper and showered in lukewarm water. OK. What is this thing with cold water showers? First at work and now at home? Am I not getting a message somewhere? I took a paintbrush back to the hobby store — when … Continue reading →
I got 115 words yesterday — the first new words in nearly three months. Today! Today was another story. Words flowed. 2,281 of them. Nikki and Jeff are starting to be friends again. And things got steamy but not where you would have expected them to get steamy. Ah. Complications. … Continue reading →
I completed the read through for Threads & Ties today. I’ve marked several sections where I can either reduce words or can convey the same idea in a more active way. I’ll deal with them during rewrite. Most of the last part that I thought was crap looks like it … Continue reading →
I’m nearly finished reading through the draft of s Threads & Ties to refresh my memory about where I was in the writing. I’ve written some margin comments, but overall, I’m pleased with where it is. I know how it ends. I’m in the middle. As usual, I need to … Continue reading →
whatever I am this week. Had a great couple days at home. Hubby doesn’t like me to say much about that part of our lives, but he was pleased to show off the work he’s been doing since I was last home at Christmas, and he’s been doing wonderful work … Continue reading →
A very good weekend. I accomplished all the writing tasks I set out to accomplish. I have a review steeping. I’ll pull it out in a couple days and polish it before sending it off. I finished looking at a friend’s project and sent comments back. Finally, I finished this … Continue reading →