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 […]
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Dabbling In Drabbles
A lot of my focus so far this year has been on editing my first novel and finishing the first draft of my second. When I completed both over the summer, I planned to take a break from writing altogether for a few weeks, to recharge and enjoy the lack of deadlines. But what actually […]
Weeknotes – S03E36 – Tidbits and Reviews
Summary: Mostly little bits and pieces this week, though activities did include a fair amount of organising and planning of bigger projects. Monday: I did some reorganising of my writing projects, to fit upcoming submission opportunities. I also typed up all the notes from my current notebook and read some more of Steal Like […]
Weeknotes – S03E35 – Slowing Down Again
Summary: My awesome motivation levels and resulting productivity have taken a nose-dive this week, But that’s okay. I’m enjoying spending more time on reviews and I’m doing a lot of editing work for other people, which makes an interesting change. Monday: After ignoring Colours for weeks, I finally got around to editing the first […]
Weeknotes – S03E34 – Lots of Reviewing
Summary: Lots of reviews, rather than actual fiction writing, but at least I’m doing proper, in-depth reviews rather than only a couple of lines. I realised part of the problem was that I was trying to avoid spoilers, so I’ve given up on that now and find I have a lot more to say about […]
Weeknotes – S03E33 – Still On A Roll
Summary: Second seven-day writing week in a row – apparently, I’m turning into Stephen King! I completely disagree with his view that you have to write every day to be a “proper” writer, but I’ll go along with my brain’s enthusiasm if that’s what it actually wants to do! Monday: I went to a […]
A New Medium For Creativity
A few weeks ago, I was talking to Dave one evening and said something that made him laugh a lot. Out of the blue, he said, “We’re really funny. We should do a podcast.” I don’t think he was being serious, but the idea took root in my brain and just would not let go. […]
Weeknotes – S03E32 – Back To A Daily Habit
Summary: Another week where I wasn’t planning on doing much writing, but I ended up doing at least something every day, so my brain is obviously firing on all cylinders! Monday: I brainstormed a couple of new stories a bit more and looked up an old Hour of Writes entry that could serve as […]
Weeknotes – S03E31 – More Creative Than Expected
Summary: Still feeling more enthused about writing than I expected. Still enjoying getting back to new short pieces after all the time spent on both novels. Monday: I used a tried and tested method of getting some writing done today. I booked a doctor’s appointment at 9:15am and a cinema ticket for […]
Weeknotes – S03E30 – Second Novel is Now a Thing!
Summary: First draft of second novel(la) done! And major progress on a story I’ve been trying to write for about three years. So very happy with my writing this week. Wednesday: I met Hannah after work, cracked on with Colours and completed the final three scenes to get to the end of the first […]