Dear Steven:
Tonight, I reached a milestone in my novel. I killed one of the favorite characters. She was one my favorites. I thought I would be happy to reach this milestone - it means I'm almost done. I can see the end. I can type "the end" as they do in all those big movies and feel good knowing I've accomplished a great thing.
But that isn't how I feel. I am very sad. I want to cry. My heart is broken. Why didn't anyone tell me about this? And why can't big climatic situations in stories be that your favorite character gets a puppy?
Sincerely,
Me
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Friday, June 21, 2013
Happy Friday!
It’s
the weekend and the first day of summer!
Why no celebrate by pledging to support a local writer in the Clarion
2013 Write-a-Thon!
You can read more
about the Write-a-Thon at http://clarionwriteathon.org/.
I promise weekly video updates and daily writing samples –
along with the promise to complete my first novel. For everyone who donates or pledges for me, I
will send you a chapter from my novel as a thank you.
Enjoy your weekend and thank you for your time!
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Only 5 Days Away
The butterflies in my stomach tell me I don’t have much time before the Clarion Write-a-Thon starts. My goals for this year: to write 600 words a day for 42 days (for a total of 25,200 words) to finish my first novel. Please sponsor my first novel and other,future excellent writers by pledging anything you can spare at http://clarionwriteathon.org/members/profile.php?writerid=348301. You can read more about the Write-a-Thon at http://clarionwriteathon.org/.
Plus, if you’re wondering if you should sign-up for the Write-a-Thon, I promise to be your own personal cheerleader if you do. And have you seen my pom-poms?
Plus, if you’re wondering if you should sign-up for the Write-a-Thon, I promise to be your own personal cheerleader if you do. And have you seen my pom-poms?
Sunday, June 16, 2013
2013 Clarion Write-a-Thon
It’s that time of year again. What is a write-a-thon, anyway? It's just like a walk-a-thon. But instead of walking, we're writing, and instead of making pledges per mile, we're making pledges per word, chapter, or story. Writers get support, encouragement and motivation, and the option of joining or creating a team of other writers. Those who care about the writers in their life get a way to show their support. And money is raised for a literally fantastic cause -- the Clarion Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers' Workshop. For further details, go to http://clarionwriteathon.org
2013 Goal: 600 words a day
Writing Goals: Since I started my novel shortly before the 2012 Clarion Write-a-thon, I thought I would have my first novel finished by the time it came around the follow year. Needless to say, I have not. Instead of wallowing in self-pity (as is my wont), I calculated the word count needed to complete my novel for the 2013 Clarion Write-a-thon. This year, I have to write 600 words a day to finish my first novel. I have a new (first) office and a new desk. It's time to put some mileage on both and finish this book!
Fundraising Goal: Any money I can raise for the Clarion Workshop, a wonderful cause, will bring me and some other writer whom it helps joy.
Where you can pledge: http://clarionwriteathon.org/members/profile.php?writerid=348301
Do you have something you want to write? Why not earn money for the Clarion Science Fiction and Fantasy Writer’s Workshop and receive support while you do it? Sign up for the Clarion Write-a-Thon at http://clarionwriteathon.org.
The Write-a-Thon starts June 23, 2013. Check back for updates!
Thank you.
It’s that time of year again. What is a write-a-thon, anyway? It's just like a walk-a-thon. But instead of walking, we're writing, and instead of making pledges per mile, we're making pledges per word, chapter, or story. Writers get support, encouragement and motivation, and the option of joining or creating a team of other writers. Those who care about the writers in their life get a way to show their support. And money is raised for a literally fantastic cause -- the Clarion Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers' Workshop. For further details, go to http://clarionwriteathon.org
2013 Goal: 600 words a day
Writing Goals: Since I started my novel shortly before the 2012 Clarion Write-a-thon, I thought I would have my first novel finished by the time it came around the follow year. Needless to say, I have not. Instead of wallowing in self-pity (as is my wont), I calculated the word count needed to complete my novel for the 2013 Clarion Write-a-thon. This year, I have to write 600 words a day to finish my first novel. I have a new (first) office and a new desk. It's time to put some mileage on both and finish this book!
Fundraising Goal: Any money I can raise for the Clarion Workshop, a wonderful cause, will bring me and some other writer whom it helps joy.
Where you can pledge: http://clarionwriteathon.org/members/profile.php?writerid=348301
Do you have something you want to write? Why not earn money for the Clarion Science Fiction and Fantasy Writer’s Workshop and receive support while you do it? Sign up for the Clarion Write-a-Thon at http://clarionwriteathon.org.
The Write-a-Thon starts June 23, 2013. Check back for updates!
Thank you.
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