Now that the first draft of the first book is done, the soft edits (spelling, etc) done, and the print ordered, I'm spending the week tweaking the rough outline and setting up a basic plot for #2. I already know the characters. They both starred as minors in the first book, and bringing them into the limelight for the second seems natural.
When I receive the rough draft from the printer (it was way too many pages to burn up my little Epson with) I will go back to the first book, with fresher eyes, and do the first edit.
You can't wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club. ~ Jack London
Most of the oddball musings you will find on these pages are either the result of a random writing prompt, a childish dare - likely from a child, or an idea sparked by a random happening or muse. The rest are likely just the ramblings of a somewhat senseless mind or the recording of some tidbit deemed useful or inspiring. Enjoy your visit!
Novel (DH) Progress
17214 of 100000 words (17%) written
- First Draft - In Progress
- 1st Edit
- 2nd Edit
- Manuscript Complete
Novel (DS) Progress
165 of 240 pages (68%) edited (first edit)
- First Draft - Complete 9/30/07 (90,187 words)
- 1st Edit - In Progress
- 2nd Edit
- Manuscript Complete
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Those pages labeled "writing prompt" were written, usually in haste and with little to no editing, from a random writing prompt that was probably picked up from the internet somewhere.
The "inspired" posts are just what they sound like - inspired by dreams, actual events, or possibly even by reading and/or watching another piece of fiction. Although I'm sure all ideas are inspired in some fashion, the "imagination" series are plucked straight from my brain, and I really have no idea what sort thing might have spawned it.
If you want to read about my current novel's "progress" you are welcome to, or you can also read about those interesting tidbits that would tell you more "about me".
Or, perhaps, you would just like to see those "resources" I have found useful, at least in some moment of inspiration, if not a tool I use frequently.
If you want to skip all of my rambling and bumbling about, and just read the stories and parts of stories regardless of their label, "all fiction" is the place you want to go.
The "inspired" posts are just what they sound like - inspired by dreams, actual events, or possibly even by reading and/or watching another piece of fiction. Although I'm sure all ideas are inspired in some fashion, the "imagination" series are plucked straight from my brain, and I really have no idea what sort thing might have spawned it.
If you want to read about my current novel's "progress" you are welcome to, or you can also read about those interesting tidbits that would tell you more "about me".
Or, perhaps, you would just like to see those "resources" I have found useful, at least in some moment of inspiration, if not a tool I use frequently.
If you want to skip all of my rambling and bumbling about, and just read the stories and parts of stories regardless of their label, "all fiction" is the place you want to go.
Copyright
I hate to have to say it, but please remember that, unless otherwise noted, these pages are copyrighted, and can only be used the express written consent of the author. That would be me. If you really feel you can't do without some piece of this blog for your publication, feel free to email me.
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