Monthly Archives: August 2009
Friday Five
1. Most importantly, I am back from the dead. At least I hope. I was brought down hard by a stomach ulcer which started earlier this month, but decided to try and kill me this week. I wasn’t even able … Continue reading
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“They Are Plans for Good Not for Disaster”
I read somewhere that the most important and truthful moment with regard to a WIP is the very beginning. You know when I’m talking about. The point where you’ve just stumbled on this brilliant idea. Not just any old idea. … Continue reading
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Weekday Warrior on Vacation
I’m back from vacation. No, I didn’t go to Tahiti or Aspen or anywhere fun. I was right here, but I did take a vacation. From writing. I haven’t written one word since Friday and, I’ll admit, saying that sort … Continue reading
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Weekday Warrioring 5
So, I hope in my brief absence, you all have been doing your own Weekday Warrioring. I’ve really been enjoying reading people’s comments about what y’all are focusing on now, etc. Thanks for sharing. I haven’t been the best warrior … Continue reading
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Weekday Warrioring 4
So, it’s 5:45 PM on the week’s least productive day ever. Can I turn it around? Can I salvage something fruitful? Do I sound like a movie trailer voice in your head? Anyway, writing these blog posts has become surprisingly … Continue reading
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Weekday Warrioring Day 3
I have not been much of a warrior today. Okay, fine, I’ve actually been getting my tan on by the pool while reading Rachel Vincent’s My Soul To Take. But, I’m back in my apartment and I feel certain the … Continue reading
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Weekday Warrioring Day 2
It’s 7pm and I’ve written 1, 121 words for the day. On a normal day, I’d be thrilled. Now…not so much. I’ve had the entire day open and I’ve been fiddling it away. Why do writers procrastinate so much when … Continue reading
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Weekday Warrioring
WIP needs to be finished, critiqued, everything by the end of this month, which means, I’m working like a mad woman now that I’m done with the day job for the summer. This goal isn’t *that* crazy because I’ve actually … Continue reading
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