I wrote and edited so much during November that, as a consequence, I burned out a little and thus have written/edited way less during December. Naturally, I’m starting to freak out about it. But I also feel glad for unwittingly taking some time off. Why? Because thinking days are writing days: even when I don’t…
Tag: books
NaNo Lessons, Part 1
Deep in my heart, I always wanted to write fantasy. But I thought I couldn’t pull it off (for a variety of reasons, including: a) flowery prose isn’t my jam, and b) I used to believe I would need the grandiloquence of a 19th-century poet to write a fantasy book). Turns out, I was wrong….
My apologies: I’ve come to give you a boring pep talk
So I’ve been NaNoing for the last four days (yes, NaNoing is now a verb. No, the dictionaries aren’t with us on this one). This was a last minute decision, and an attempt to avoid closing 2018 with the same (only) MS under my belt. As in most cases, I jumped into my decision without…
NaNoing, editing, rewriting
November always looked like that chill, unsuspecting month between ordinary life and the end-of-the-year festivities. Or the end-of-the-year rushing through the stores and buying overpriced presents for demanding family members. Anyway, November never equaled busy for me. If anything, I dreaded it for standing between me and my vacation somewhere where the sun was doing…
Weekend dread, hope, and guilt
There is a quote on how writers have homework every night for the rest of their lives. That burden is real, beautiful, and hefty. Since I started to write again, I have no rest. Every spare minute of my life is spent working on my current book, thinking about it, plotting in my mind and,…
Writing is hard; editing is worse.
So, hi guys? At least hi to whoever ends up reading this mess of a blog. Sometimes I don’t wanna tweet. Other (many) times I don’t feel like talking (especially with myself). But I always feel like writing. Do I always feel like writing my book(s)? Nope. Mostly, I’m in the mood for ranting, whining,…