I’m very happy this week with my progress. I think I’m getting really involved in my novel’s world. As my writer friend Paula Chase says, I’m becoming “detached.” I can now spend quality time immersed in this world I’ve created. Not easy at times---I’ve still found it hard to get to 500 words some days, but at least I’m excited. The thing about writing every day (or trying to do that) is that I’m thinking about this novel project constantly and instead of hitting a block … [Read more...]
Scene Spark #2
June 10, 2009 Leave a Comment
Your protagonist needs to ask another character for help. But that character doesn’t want to help. *How does the protagonist convince the other character? *What happens if the protagonist gets the help? *What happens if the protagonist doesn’t get the help? … [Read more...]
Summer Challenge Milestone #1
June 8, 2009 Read Comments
I've just finished up the first week of the Summer Challenge. Whew. That's all I can say. I haven't done daily writing in a long time and it was really hard to get into this, I have to admit. Plus, I'm still recovering from my surgery. I'm off the painkillers and started back working at the day job, so it's been tough for me to get in my writing. One thing that I've learned is that if you miss a day or don't make the daily word count---which I did this week---don't freak out. It's going … [Read more...]
