I’m working on: A full read through of book 2 The Spirit of Steel. Doing a plot analysis of the book and finding places to spice up. I’m listening to: Loreena McKennit: The Mystic’s Dream. I’m happy because: I will begin the school year with a revision plan for book 2. The devil on my [...]
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Writing Journal
Posted in Writing Journal, tagged writing on September 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Writing Journal
Posted in Writing Journal, tagged editing, writing on August 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I’m working on: I’ll call it a tension polish of The Family Legend. Checking each page to ensure subtle reader discomfort when significant conflict isn’t present. I’m listening to: The low murmur of a western movie in the other room. Strange, I know. I’m happy because: I’m finally taking the sage advice of “just send [...]
You Did What? For the Kids
Posted in You Did What?, tagged prompt, writing on July 18, 2010 | 2 Comments »
So, once in a while I have to come out with an f-bomb, albeit a quiet one. This one was for the good of all children within shouting distance. Confused? Every year my wife and I sell apparel at a local festival. We deal with the occasional customer who complains about prices or doesn’t like [...]
Writing Journal
Posted in Writing Journal, tagged editing, writing on July 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I’m working on: Editing Treasure Hunter Tales: Dark Matter, book 2 in trilogy. It is quite refreshing to work on a new story (spent lots of time on book 1). I’m listening to: Hans Zimmer-Road to Ruin from the King Arthur Soundtrack. I’m happy because: July looks like a good writing month. Lofty goals. The [...]
Feed Your Writing Soul
Posted in Writing in General, tagged inspiration, kindness, writing on June 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Today was supposed to be the last workshop for my group of middle school writers, but they insisted on a final meeting next week during the last week of school. Of course I said YES! They are doing a phenomenal job of writing and roundtable critiquing. Not that I expected anything less from them, but [...]
A Productive Weekend
Posted in Writing Journal, tagged editing, writing on April 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I’m finally back to goal setting. This WIP will be ready to send to my readers in three weeks. Yes, three weeks! I’m working on: Editing Treasure Hunter Tales: The Family Legend. I’m listening to: Ramin Djawadi: Iron Man Soundtrack I’m happy because: I worked through two problematic chapters that flow much better now. Nearly [...]
Writing Journal
Posted in Writing Journal, tagged editing, writing, writing editing on April 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I’m working on: I am still editing Treasure Hunter Tales: The Family Legend (Book 1 in the trilogy). This was a fruitful weekend with 24 pages edited. This edit is a mix of things to fix from a read aloud and critique group comments. I’m listening to: Sarah Brightman: Deliver Me I’m happy because: It’s [...]
Teens Writing Creatively
Posted in Writing in General, tagged creative workshop, teen writing, writing on March 16, 2010 | 4 Comments »
So I wanted to give my students an opportunity that few have during middle school; the chance to learn the basics of fiction from someone who has penned a novel (or 2 in my case). I am far from an expert, but through my years of writing, editing, critiquing, reading novels, and reading about writing, [...]
Writing Journal
Posted in Writing Journal, tagged editing, writing on February 28, 2010 | 2 Comments »
What I’m working on: Still editing Treasure Hunter Tales: The Family Legend, the first book in my trilogy. My critique groups have been extremely helpful in this process. I pinpointed several scenes to focus on in a recent read aloud. Hopefully it will be ready to submit again before summer. What I’m listening to: Broken- [...]
Writing Journal
Posted in Writing Journal, tagged editing, writing on January 19, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Finally, I think I’m refreshed and ready for the fine tuning of Treasure Hunter Tales: The Family Legend. I felt such relief when I finished the 3 month manuscript overhaul and now, having read a few books, I’m ready for another rewrite. This time, however, I’m going to have a different focus: 1) I’m starting [...]
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