Summary: Really great progress on the short story front this week, starting from an awesome session with structure provided by Urban Writers Retreat. I’m pleased that I then managed to build on that momentum to continue with the stories throughout the rest of the week. Here’s hoping I can do the same next week!   […]

Summary: A bit scattershot this week, and no real progress on any of my current fiction projects. Hey ho. Maybe next week…   Monday: I did some story planning and writing scheduling. I also helped Bear with a post about a submission he made recently to an online magazine. Later, I did some submissions of […]

Summary: I rediscovered Seempli this week, which was fun, particularly when I realised I could transform any of the creative challenges into a freewriting prompt. I helped out another writer with comments on the opening of her novel, which felt good. And I kept up with reviews. So, modest accomplishments, but pleasing.   Monday: I […]

Summary:   Lots of great progress this week, working on writing projects at least a little bit every day. I also completed the second draft of my second novel, which felt significant. You know, I think I might actually be a novelist!   Monday: I logged onto Charlie’s online UWR session, stating the intention of […]

Summary: More reflective freewriting, leading to a breakthrough on the second novel, and also a decision to take a little bit of time off here and there, rather than pushing myself with a needlessly relentless schedule.   Monday: I reviewed a film we watched the night before. I did some planning for completing the next […]