People are talking a lot these days about the horror of letting go of their manuscripts. It's established that it's something you have to learn to do and that it's difficult, like sending your child off to college. But I don't have kids and, even if I did, that metaphor wouldn't be perfect. It's close,... Continue Reading →
A Day in the Life
Disclaimer: I'm writing this at 4:29 AM. I'm exhausted but, with the wild, new stress of editing War of Exiles and dealing with assorted other problems lately, I've found I have a hard time sleeping. The edit is going well, but editing a manuscript without taking long breaks between chapters is a completely different beast; you see all... Continue Reading →
Memory Is Now on Its 2nd Draft
A weird thing happened to me the other day. I finished the 2nd draft of Memory. I changed a surprising amount from the original (from one entire setting to another character's physical appearance). So, really, it was a huge job and a lot of work. Upon finishing it, I felt like the book was far stronger... Continue Reading →
Update: First “Update” for 2015 and Last “Update” for the Rest of Time
Happy 2015, people! I hope the year's been going well for you so far. My first fifteen days have been acceptable; pretty full of editing and working--which, along with sleep, make up the three primary modes of my life. But before I go on here, I want to clarify the title of this post. So,... Continue Reading →
Update: Memory of the Black Sun–My NaNoWriMo 2014 Project–is Finished
Where I Wrote: At home, in the one room I always use for writing. How I Feel About What I Wrote: Strange. The ending is a complication. The Mood I Brought to the Table: I remember being really happy. I want to say determined, but that would imply that there was some difficulty. There wasn't; I woke up,... Continue Reading →
30 Days of NaNoWriMo – Day 29: Of Course Hurdles
Where I Wrote: Again, not by plan, but entirely at home. How I Feel About What I Wrote: Good. The Mood I Brought to the Table: Exhausted after a day of trying to find a spot. The Experience: I tried really, really hard today. I definitely didn't want to have another post from home on the... Continue Reading →
30 Days of NaNoWriMo – Day 28: The Beginning of the End
Where I Wrote: First at a small lounge on the western end of Vesey St., overlooking a ferry port. Then the Winter Garden just a short way east on the same block. How I Feel About What I Wrote: Glad and grateful that yesterday's writing issues were solved today. The Mood I Brought to the Table: So goddamn ready.... Continue Reading →
30 Days of NaNoWriMo – Day 27: Giving Thanks Getting Writer’s Block
Where I Wrote: Home. I should've mentioned this earlier, but I never intended to go out on Thanksgiving. I mean... it's Thanksgiving. How I Feel About What I Wrote: Exhausted. Not horrible, but absolutely tired out. The Mood I Brought to the Table: Fine. Definitely a bit distracted though. It's just that kind of day. The Experience: There's... Continue Reading →
30 Days of NaNoWriMo – Day 26: The Prep Session
Where I Wrote: The New York Public Library in Bryant Park. In case that means nothing to you (it sounds so bland), it's the flagship of the NYPL system--the striking Beaux Arts building with the two stone lions out in front, just a short walk from Times Square. How I Feel About What I Wrote: Really... Continue Reading →
30 Days of NaNoWriMo – Day 25: Failed at Outside, but Won at Writing
Where I Wrote: Not the Continental Center. Not under the Brooklyn Bridge. Not at either of my South Street Seaport spots. Although not for want of seriously trying... I wrote on the train for the very first time in my life. And then... at home. How I Feel About What I Wrote: Fucking ecstatic. The Mood I Brought to... Continue Reading →
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