I’m back…
Computer problems kept me away but even though the computer is still not in top form, I still get a few hours a day to write, research, and post. Tasks for today: Write another chapter for WIP Status check on unanswered subs Read regularly visited blogs and comment if appropriate Work on illustrations for project 2 ...lowly household chores like make dinner, etc. Thankfully, cleaning lady is scheduled for tomorrow.
Revision…
I tried to write without going back---plunging forward chapter after chapter. I couldn't do it. I went back to the beginning, nitpicked a bit and then decided my MC was boring, some characters too "bubblegum", and the story was fizzing out as I went along. Sat down and totally retooled my characters, made an outline (like I used to do)and ---in my opinion--it was the right choice. I cut mercilessly but now my excitement for the project is renewed. Coll
Making the rules…
I am a beta reader for a woman who writes paranormal/sci fi'ish fiction. Developing the rules of an alternate world is hard--especially when it involves technology(I am so not mechanically inclined) but it is so essential. Made another successful recipe for my cookbook yesterday and made a pretty chocolate cake today--hopefully it tastes as good as it looks. Now, I'm done baking and back to werewolves. Got a request for another full today! Coll
Good stuff…
I found this section from the blue board that i had never seen before http://www.verlakay.com/Pages/34Transcripts.html Great interviews! Thought I'd tell all my blog readers or a um... reader, Jenn. Coll
