Consolidating

I once again find myself with little time and too much to do. I had been maintaining 2 websites, one for general writing and creative pursuits and another simply for my personal writing. However, I have found that I am updating neither. On top of that, because of the custom domains (which I love) it … Continue reading Consolidating →

Opening Scene of Sword of Chaos

This is how my novel starts. At least in this draft. It could be a prologue as it occurs a few months before the main events of the story. However, as you will see, I have several scenes introducing characters and setting up for the "inciting incident" as it were. I might make the first … Continue reading Opening Scene of Sword of Chaos →

Sword of Chaos Update

I am in the editing process, as you may have seen in my previous post, on my current novel, Sword of Chaos. I don't think I need to tell you, but editing is not easy, especially editing your own work. Cutting out scenes, sentences, and even just words that you've labored over can be, well, … Continue reading Sword of Chaos Update →

Writer Resolutions

I've never been into resolutions. Especially since I never keep them. Usually, they are about dieting or exercising. I have no motivation for such things. This year, I want to resolve to write more, write better. But what do those really mean? That is the question, isn't it? The answer is personal. For me, writing … Continue reading Writer Resolutions →

Last Day of NaNoWriMo

Today is the day. The day to turn in word counts and collect your "winner's" prizes. Not for me. This wasn't my month for writing. Last year I made sure I wrote every night after work. But last November my job allowed me the flexibility to leave early. My son played a bit more Nintendo … Continue reading Last Day of NaNoWriMo →