Got a bit of a jumpstart tonight. I managed to get 826 words typed out, bringing me to 49,217 words. Cole made her first appearance tonight. She’s eleven now, and her dad gave her a notebook to record her thoughts in. If this continues, Cole’s voice will be in the … Continue reading →
Last night, I began the latest effort to get some writing done on Threads and Ties. I managed 361 words. Not great, but over time, that does add up, so I’m ok with that. Tonight, I scrawled out 348 words. Still not lighting the world on fire, but, it all … Continue reading →
I worked on revising Twilight this weekend. I’m up to page 105, but I haven’t tackled the scenes requiring lots of work yet. I have cut thousands of words of extraneous sex. It was fun to write, but when I found myself asking, “Why is this needed?” I didn’t have … Continue reading →
Here’s an opportunity for you. Check out the Writing Divas. As a great way to get to know them, they’re having a scavenger hunt contest with a lovely sounding gift basket as a prize. It seems like it’s geared toward women, but you guys, pay no attention to that. Check … Continue reading →
I finished Lynn Viehl’s Way of the Cheetah last night. If you’re a writer, you can’t go wrong with the one-two punch Way of the Cheetah and Holly Lisle’s Create A Character Clinic provide. I’m off to a slow start in 2006. I’m slow in all areas of my life … Continue reading →
I completed my first look at the first 163 pages of Threads & Ties yesterday. Erin from FM graciously looked at my childbirth scene and told me how wrong I had it (never done that, and the Internet is only good for so much). I’ll have some things to fix … Continue reading →
Or, more correctly, revision. FM is having an Edit Marathon this weekend, and I figure it’s a good time to get that solid kick in the seat of the pants I’ve been needing. I shouldn’t be doing too much to this, and I’m still adding notes to add Jeff’s siblings … Continue reading →
That would be Create A Character Clinic by Holly Lisle and Way of the Cheetah by Lynn Viehl (known in the blogosphere as PBW), both e-books are available now on Shop.HollyLisle.com. Create A Character Clinic is a step-by-step course for creating characters who will come to life in your fiction. … Continue reading →
I’ve worked on Threads & Ties revisions. Chapter 2 is way too large. I’m looking for a division scheme to break it up beyond years. So far, I’ve got “Fall Semester 1978” (Chapter 2) and “Christmas Break 1978” (Chapter 3). I’ve found another 1500 words earmarked for deletion. I have … Continue reading →
I won’t declare the malaise cured; however, I have inched forward just a touch. I may be able to get enough traction to escape the ruts… A fascinating story on FM’s Roving Crits board motivated me to read and critique it. I haven’t done many critiques, but I want to … Continue reading →