I have finished the first edit of Chapters 1 & 2 of DS. I started by taking a critical look at the prologue, admiring my genius in backstory, then whacking it off. I continued my mad quest by hacking away at the first chapter, leaving only about 10% of it, and cleaning up the second chapter, which is where the story really started. I may have to work in a few of the details later, but 5,000 words are gone - right off the top.
If you re-read your work, you can find on re-reading a great deal of repetition can be avoided by re-reading and editing. ~ William Safire
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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