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. […]
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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 […]
Weeknotes – S03E29 – Continuing Apace
Summary: Very much on the home stretch for the first draft of Colours. I’m looking forward to taking a break from huge projects and working on some smaller stuff for the rest of the year. Monday: I went into town early and ensconced myself at Picturehouse Central with the intention of getting back […]
Weeknotes – S03E28 – The End is Nigh!
Summary: The end is definitely in sight for the Colours first draft and I had lots of interesting and useful writing experiences this week. Tuesday: I met Kate at Highbury Fields and was interviewed for The Book Club Review podcast, then made my way to Canada Water and The Lodge Cafe to use the […]
What If It’s No Good?
My friend Charlie, who co-runs the Six Month Novel Programme, has a mantra for the writers she helps. When writing a first draft, give yourself permission to be “gloriously craptastic”. The most important thing is to get the words down on the page. You can edit later. Because, if you get caught up in doubts, […]
Weeknotes – S03E27 – Doing the Bare Minimum
Summary: Not a huge amount of time, energy or motivation this week, but still some progress. I think sending Artisan off to the publisher last weekend had a knock-on effect on my desire to work hard this week! Monday: I went to a Write For Your Life workshop, which was wonderful, as always. It […]
Weeknotes – S03E26 – The Waiting Begins Again
Summary: Only two writing days this week, but a major milestone passed, as Artisan has now gone back to the publisher! Friday: I wrote reviews of the books I read on reading retreat during the week and helped Bear with his post about the trip. I also went through some more of Dave’s Artisan […]
Weeknotes – S03E25 – It Takes Some Grit
Summary: I have a schedule now for completing Colours by my deadline. Two scenes per writing session. Every session so far, I have started by rewriting my schedule to see if I can give myself the excuse of not doing that day’s scenes. Then I have taken myself to task, knuckled down, and actually produced […]