This weekend, I was supposed to be at a two-day writing workshop, which I had booked some time ago and was really looking forward to. I’ve been a bit scattered with my writing since completing the first draft of my second novel over the summer, and I thought I would benefit from some structure and […]
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Weeknotes – S03E44 – Percolation is Key
Summary: Mostly a break from podcasting this week and progress on the novella. Still just in the planning stages, though, and some further concerted effort required to really get it off the ground. But all progress is good progress and the idea is definitely percolating. Monday: Amie from the Six Month Novel Programme sent […]
Weeknotes – S03E43 – The Podcast is Live!
Summary: Some good progress on my novella project, but then the rest of the week was eaten by the podcast again. However, now that’s live and on a regular posting schedule, I should have more time (hopefully) to dedicate to other projects. Monday: I planned my day to maximise my writing output, heading out […]
Weeknotes – S03E42 – Still Lacking Focus
Summary: Still not a huge amount of progress on the writing front, despite some scheduled sessions with other people. I’m really struggling to focus for long periods at the moment. Monday: I watched a film and wrote notes both for a fanfiction challenge and the podcast. I then wrote my fanfiction for the Space […]
Weeknotes – S03E41 – Tailing Off
Summary: Not a lot of writing this week, despite a resolution to do more focused sessions. Ah well, there’s always next week! Monday: I was due to meet Geena at Picturehouse Central at 1pm so I went in early with the intention of really getting on with tons of writing stuff that’s been languishing […]
Weeknotes – S03E40 – Media Analysis for the Win!
Summary: Still largely podcast-focused, but I think that’s fine, since it’s a new and exciting project that I’m absolutely loving. Lots of reviews as well, since I read 4 books in less than 48 hours at a family reading retreat over the weekend. Monday: I edited the second main episode of the podcast. I’m […]
Size Matters
Most writing projects, regardless of genre and purpose, will have some kind of restrictions and/or guidance in terms of length. From novels to novellas to novelettes to short stories to flash fiction to drabbles, the categorisation of stories has a lot to do with word count. And, even within these categories, most publishers and competitions […]
Weeknotes – S03E39 – Unexpected Holiday Productivity
Sunday: I did a lot more writing than I expected while on holiday. I’m having lots of fun with drabbles, short fanfic and podcast stuff at the moment. Might need to start paying more attention to longer projects soon. Tuesday: Two new submission opportunities opened up for Black Hare Press drabble anthologies so I […]
Weeknotes – S03E38 – Unexpected Achievement!
Summary: An unexpectedly productive week, which became more so as the days went by. I was especially pleased by a publication acceptance I received on Friday and the fact that I wrote a whole story in one day. Monday: I recorded another interim podcast and then edited it. My recording is already improving and […]
Weeknotes – S03E37 – Podcast-tastic!
Summary: Tons of really fun, exciting and productive work on the podcast this week. After the initial difficulties we had, we’ve now got the equipment and the expertise to produce actual episodes and I can’t wait until we’re ready to release them. Monday: I started off by writing an entry for the current Fandom […]