I’ve been participating in the Round of Words in 80 Days writing challenge for two full years now. A couple of weeks back I was considering taking the summer off of ROW, but I couldn’t quite get to that decision. As I thought it through, I realized I’d be a lot less productive if I […]
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Mid-Week Update: Juggler Is an Apt Description
It’s been about ten days since I updated on my writing progress. After a very slow start last week, with just 600 words accomplished between Monday and Thursday, I went crazy on my novel Chaos Calling last weekend. My folks took the kids overnight on Friday, so I had some time on my hands. I […]
Sunday Update: LOTS Going On!
Hello again. I can’t believe it’s another Sunday. No idea how long I have to type before the kids bust in on me, so I’ll get right to it. I feel like I’m split between a bunch of fronts right now. It doesn’t help that work is absorbing a lot of my energy, too. We’re […]
Round of Words Goals Post: Spring 2013
I can’t believe the time has come to write another goals post for A Round of Words in 80 Days, the writing challenge that knows you have a life. I’m even a day late. 🙂 I’m thinking no one will mind if I post this to the update linky. If you’re truly looking for an […]
Sunday Update: Baby Steps
That seems an appropriate summation of what I’ve accomplished writing-wise this week. I only wrote on two days, getting in 700 words on the fairytale I’m writing on Tuesday, and then 600 on the second Foulweather Twins novel on Thursday. So that’s not much writing. But it comes after two weeks of exceeding my goals. […]
Quick Update
The words are really flowing this week. I’m looking for any opportunity to write, and it shows. Sunday: 900 words on my main WIP, and 500 on my “just for fun” project.Monday: 600 words on the “just for fun” project. I know I’m cheating, but Mondays are tough with my 60 mile commute and I […]
Sunday Update: Fresh Words
It feels good to be slipping back into a writing routine after the release of my latest book. I floundered for a few days with attempts to market the new book, and a few more with wondering how much more I could do to promote the release. I found my balance this week. I’ll continue […]
Sunday Update: Ready to Rock
It’s time to get back into a more normal rhythm with my days and weeks, but it’s proving a wee bit difficult. 🙂 I had two four-day weekends in a row over the holidays, and this week the cruel reality of a five-day stretch of work was unavoidable. I WILL find my rhythm in coming […]
Round of Words Goals Post: Happy New Year!
When I think about all I can anticipate in 2013, I get really excited! One of the major advantages to taking part in something like A Round of Words in 80 Days — the writing challenge that knows you have a life — is the quarterly re-assessing of goals. It’s a bright and shiny new year…but […]
Sunday Update: Finished an Outline
I hope it’s been a productive week for all of you writers out there. I mostly had a week off as I await more feedback from beta readers — and that’s a good thing. I’m not always the best at giving myself time off, so occasionally it’s nice to find myself without a project needing […]