This week got off to a great start. I got quite a bit of writing done & had things set up to go into a big scene I was really looking forward to tackling. Alas, we all know what happens to even the best made plans. I didn't write many more words for the last … Continue reading Odds & Ends 10/2-10/8
Odds & Ends 9/18-9/24
If I were to assign a theme to this past week, I think it would be "regrouping." It's not that it was necessary because I've been wildly out of my routine or fighting a losing battle with writer's block. It was more like a need to relieve pressure from all the little things I've been … Continue reading Odds & Ends 9/18-9/24
One Year!
It's Official: One Year of Blogging
Odds & Ends 8/21-8/27
This week has been slow. Time has passed slowly, traffic has been slower because there is a college on my route to work and class is back in session, and even writing has been slower. Every sentence has been a hard-won battle like my brain is stuck in the mud. These are not my favorite kind … Continue reading Odds & Ends 8/21-8/27
Odds & Ends 7/31-8/13, or How the Machines Have Already Defeated Us
Technology has been difficult the past couple of weeks. I know in computer years my original laptop is easily eligible for retirement, but it's been hanging in there, so I had hope it might keep going. It is, technically, still going, but it's been doing increasingly odd things, so I opted to take advantage of … Continue reading Odds & Ends 7/31-8/13, or How the Machines Have Already Defeated Us
Odds & Ends 7/17-7/23
Well, with one week left, it's looking less and less likely that I'll hit my word count goal for this month. I'm not taking it too hard, though. I set an ambitious goal (basically calculated hitting my peak work pace every single day) for July, and I've had some very productive days, and I hope … Continue reading Odds & Ends 7/17-7/23
Odds & Ends 7/3-7/9
Fell down the research rabbit hole today...learned a lot...but not much else got done. Oh well. It'll pay off in the end when I can use all that knowledge to get on a roll writing about it, right? I also finally got to hang out poolside this week, which of course meant having a book … Continue reading Odds & Ends 7/3-7/9
Odds & Ends 6/26-7/2
Writing went well this week. I finished the month ahead of my word count goal, and though I know next week will be lower because of holiday activities, I'm hoping I can keep that same level of focus on my writing days and get July off to a strong start. I would also like to … Continue reading Odds & Ends 6/26-7/2
Odds & Ends 6/5-6/11
I'm feeling productive this week. The writing schedule was maintained, the grocery shopping got done, I puppy-sat yesterday, and I even exercised. (Okay, I did 5 squats with a six-pound dog on my shoulders, but still, I moved when I did not have to. It counts.) I'm starting to get into the new series Still Star-Crossed on … Continue reading Odds & Ends 6/5-6/11
Odds & Ends 5/22-6/4
So, I was totally prepared to not have time to write two weeks ago in the midst of all my brother's wedding hoopla. I had the post about the Wed-Libs all set up and ready to upload on time so I wouldn't have to worry about it. What I wasn't prepared for was not having … Continue reading Odds & Ends 5/22-6/4
Odds and Ends 4/3-4/9
Not much to report this week: a bit of editing, bit of reformatting, bit of outlining. Not a lot by itself, but each job makes its respective project a little more than what it was before. I like outlining new ideas. The creativity tends to snowball as the idea forms, with bits of dialogue and … Continue reading Odds and Ends 4/3-4/9
Odds and Ends 3/13-3/19
I am in a great mood after this weekend! Reason 1: The weather has been beautiful. Sunny days (especially after the ridiculous snow last week) make me cheerier as a rule, but the temperature has been just right the past couple of days, not so cold that the breeze feels chilly, but not so hot … Continue reading Odds and Ends 3/13-3/19
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