The second half of 2022 was a struggle in terms of bolstering my creativity. I felt like I didn’t achieve that much and that I was always trying to force myself to work on my writing projects, and generally failing. Doing an objective review of what I achieved across the year showed me that […]
Author: Annie
Weeknotes – S07E06 – Work-Lite
Summary: Technically, a seven-day writing week, but only because of novel notes and reviews – but hey, all progress is good progress, and a chilled-out weekend has left me more enthused about committing to a better work ethic all round. Monday: I kept to my novel-writing plan, working on the next scene of Darkness […]
The Atheist’s Prayer
My poem, The Atheist’s Prayer is included in the charity poetry anthology from Black Spring Press. You can buy a copy here.
The Vanishing Wizard
My short story, The Vanishing Wizard, appears in Issue Five of the Noctivagent Press zine. You can read it here.
Weeknotes – S07E05 – More Frog-Eating
Summary: Frog-eating the novel is still working as planned and I picked up some chunky paid projects to keep me busy for most of February. We’re a bit behind on the podcast, but it’s supposed to be fun, so there’s no use putting ourselves under undue pressure over it. Monday: Sticking with my ‘eat […]
Arctic Sestina
My poem, Arctic Sestina, is included in the recent Solstice anthology from Devil’s Party Press. You can buy a copy here.
Weeknotes – S07E04 – Breaking Ground
Summary: First draft of fifth novel has begun! Prioritising it at the start of each ‘work’ day has been very successful, and I haven’t had any trouble getting my paid work done afterwards. Monday: I planned a full cafe day and was set up and ready to get started by 9am. I decided to […]
Weeknotes – S07E03 – Attitude Shift
Sunday: Not much concrete progress this week, but that was deliberate. What was unexpected was a major shift in my attitude towards starting novel number five, which was awesome! Monday: I did a sample edit for a prospective client. I also finished the new Christmas ghost story I started last week, and submitted it […]
Weeknotes – S07E02 – Seven-Day Writing Week
Summary: Another very productive week – my first seven-day ‘writing’ week of the year! Still struggling on the motivation and enthusiasm front, but pushing through in the hopes that achievement will unlock the joy. Monday: I made it to the cafe for the first time in quite a while. I managed to get up […]
Weeknotes – S07E01 – Good Start!
Summary: A very productive start to 2023! Lots of progress on all fronts, though not as much enthusiasm as I would have hoped. Fake it till I make it? Monday: I played two new games over the New Year period, so I wrote my reviews. Tuesday: My alarm clock actually went off for […]