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Hello New People
Two things occurred to me recently: 1. I need to write a new blog entry, but I don’t want to do a lot of work. 2. I know of at least a couple of people that just started reading my … Continue reading
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Good News in Failure
The more I write of the sixth and final story, the more there seems to be to write. A little more backstory, another character or two, the plot keeps stretching out in front of me with no clear end in … Continue reading
A Delay of Game
This morning I woke up to the sound of dripping water. Apparently, a leak we had thought gone, is now back and with a vengeance. We’ve had a leak right over the light fixture in the hallway that connects our … Continue reading
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Tiny Baby Steps
Since I’ve read at least three articles that state you should have small, clearly defined goals instead of giant, nebulous goals, I’m going to start setting small goals for finishing the book. I’m feeling a little overwhelmed by the sheer … Continue reading
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Disciplined
I can manage rare bouts of self-discipline at a week at a time. I’ll write every day, doing what needs being done. And then, I slack. I’ll tell myself that, oh, it’s been a long day, I should just make … Continue reading
A Little of This, a Little of That
A lot of the books I read end up adding to what I write. Characters, words, worlds, even just that mix of tones (a little darkness, a dash of magic and a small smidge of humor); it all affects how … Continue reading
Writer’s Commiseration
Writing has never been a group thing to me. I don’t track down other writers to talk to them about the process. I don’t go to forums and chat about plotting and character development. I don’t hang out in coffee … Continue reading
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