This week was productive. I got the revision process well underway, taking a good look at my antagonist's arc first. I feel like it's important to start with the antagonist, because if you don't have a good antagonist to challenge them, how can your hero shine? If you look at a lot of stories' structures, … Continue reading Odds & Ends 1/15-1/21
Starting the Year Right
AKA: Restarting the Routine
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
This time of year can be especially busy with travel and family gatherings, which is why I've missed posting the last two weeks. But I couldn't let the year end on that note! Since my last post, I've seen a lot of family and met up with old friends, and I've got to say, that's … Continue reading Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Odds & Ends 12/04-12/10
Well, I did it. I finally wrote the words "The End." It's a milestone that brings a mix of emotions: relief over finishing, excitement over the next step forward, and a little bit of sadness as my characters' journeys come to an end. But not to worry, I'm far from finished with them. Now comes … Continue reading Odds & Ends 12/04-12/10
Odds & Ends 10/23-10/29
This week has been very productive! I'm so close to finished with my current project I can barely stand it. I want to get what is in my brain on the paper so badly, but my hands just don't seem fast enough! Beyond that, I don't have much to report; any spare moment I've had … Continue reading Odds & Ends 10/23-10/29
Odds & Ends 10/2-10/8
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 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
10 Weird & Wonderful Words
Add these to your Word-a-Day Calendar!
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
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