And lo, two days before the official end of the write-a-thon, I came to the line that said “we’re done” (as opposed to the thing you thought was going to be the last line), and we have Achieved Draft. A drafty, mangled, in dire need of rewriting draft, I admit. But I know what the […]
Clarion Write-A-Thon Update: Draft! Read More »
Well, the write-a-thon check -in got derailed when LJ went down under the DDoS attacks, but I am pleased to say that, four days from the end, I’ve reached 20,305 words on the rough draft, thereby meeting/exceeding my word-count goal (although I suspect the story still has another thousand or so words to spin out).
Mid-Summer Words Update Read More »
One of the things I love about editing – other than the fact that I like working with other people, getting them to the Best Their Story Can Be – is that it teaches/reminds me of shit I need in my toolbox, too. And so, here’s a useful reminder. When working on a story, always
Free Advice for All Writers Read More »
I am informed that the newest version of FireFox doesn’t show the “add RSS feed” button in the usual spot. My webmaster is aware of the issue and is going to be working on it. If you have other tire-kicking discoveries, please let me know – but be aware that fixes take a bit of
regarding the RSS feed Read More »
The lovely thing about this freelance gig is that it’s possible to procrastinate work by…doing other work. in this case, I am, well, updating my website, and I am handling emails, and I am adding words to the WiP and doing editor-for-hire work… all to avoid working on the author page set for TRICKS OF
In which I am working. And procrastinating. And procrastinating by working. Read More »
This is a test of the new blogging situation. If this were an actual post, I would have said something of interest. Well, hopefully of interest.
Forward motion on Gen & Tonic Investigations #1: 10,056 / 70,000 Still no contract. I Have Faith. She’s demanding a lawyer. ——————– Title: “Strong Earth” Starting point: 1,100 words of outline Goal: 20,000 words of story new words: 2,024 over three days, and a lot of staring at the story & swearing. Yes, trying to
Clarion write-a-thon update, day 27, 28 & 29 / G&T update Read More »
I have a lot to say, actually, but it’s going to take some writing and editing and beta-ing before I’m ready to post it (short version: “Humanity. We make me tired.”) So instead, I’m going to give you something hopefully far more fun. Remember all the cat-herding and project management I was griping about earlier?
Lacking the energy for new content right now, I give you Freebies! Read More »
Mood index: yeah. still in the 90’s. matociquala has so decreed it. The idea here is that we post the first lines of unfinished stories, on the theory that we might then be inspired to finish a few. (If this works, yay. If not… no harm no foul. If nothing else, it shakes some dust
Return of the First Line meme Read More »
I got caught up in a discussion late last night, with someone trying to “explain” terrorism, of any shade stripe or dot. And this morning I’ve finally managed to sum up my reaction: I do not understand and I will not condone and I will not turn away. ———– This isn’t an opening for discussion.
in the aftermath of Utoeya Read More »