On May 1, I began a new writing challenge. 30 days. 100,000 words. It’s a double NaNoWriMo, and a massive undertaking. Before tonight, I was sitting at 31,133 words for the month. I’m halfway through the 30 day challenge and still 19,000 words shy of being on par. But, I’m not upset with myself. 31,000 […]
I’m a writer with a hardcore tech addiction so it isn’t much of a surprise I’m always testing out new software. So, when I was offered the chance to use Write! for free, I took it. I have to say, my immediate reaction wasn’t the most positive one. I liked the minimalist design, but I was having […]
I am not upset with my productivity for the last two weeks. It might not be what most people would call “prolific,” but, I have put words onto the page every single day. Part of my progress comes from accepting writing fiction isn’t the only writing out there. My competitiveness may also have an impact. My […]
I am the tortoise. Koo koo kachoo. 969 words. That was what I wrote last night. Not even 1000. Could’ve been worse but I feel like it should have been better. At least it wasn’t zero. At this rate, I’ll finish this draft close to the end of May. But, I will finish. I am […]
I’m not writing at the speed I want to. I’ve had motivation issues. I think the biggest problem is that I’ve gone so long since I wrote regularly that I’m fatiguing easily. The words just don’t seem to come as fast as I would like them to. I’m not sure what the problem is. I […]
I wear multiple hats as an independent author. I have a writer hat, a blogger hat, a business hat, and an angsty self-indulgence hat. I have to play all the roles myself. I might as well be Eddie Murphy as often as I’m changing costumes up in here. In the end, my goal is world domination to […]
The Plot on the Wall A couple of weeks ago, I talked about how I wanted to learn to be better at outlining a plot. I talked about a few of the books with concepts I think I can understand and I’ve been working to put them into action. I’m not ready to continue with the Seven […]
“It is only when you open your veins and bleed onto the page a little that you establish contact with your reader.” Paul Gallico I want to bleed for you. To lay my scars bare and open. I want my words to be visceral. They should churn inside your chest, turn your stomach molten, and […]
People say I think I’m always right. It isn’t a fair statement. I’m not always right. But, I assume a grain of whatever is being thrown out is wrong. Because, I’m a contrarian. contrarian noun a person who opposes or rejects popular opinion The definition is a little broad and not functional, but it gets the point across. Like […]
