Where I Wrote: I started in City Hall Park, but, when I needed to search for a restroom, I wound up walking back to South Street Seaport, where I found Cannon's Walk. How I Feel About What I Wrote: Really good, although, more than any other day, I was aware that what I wrote needs... Continue Reading →
30 Days of NaNoWriMo – Day 8: Admitting Defeat
Where I Tried to Write: First I stopped by the NaNoWriMo write-in at Paragraph. Then it was on to a handful of places around Union Square before I gave up and went home. How I Feel About What I Wrote: I feel like I wrote exactly 20 words today. The Mood I Brought to the Table: A... Continue Reading →
30 Days of NaNoWriMo – Day 7: Nearly Perfect
Where I Wrote: Another crawl (these are becoming the norm). I tried the City Bakery first but they were full. From there, I found a few spots on the High Line and then ended in Chelsea Market (that is, not in one of the restaurants in Chelsea Market, but a spot in the market's main... Continue Reading →
30 Days of NaNoWriMo – Day 6: Breaking the Ritual
Where I Wrote: The laundromat down the street. And then, home. I immediately feel bad for not hitting somewhere interesting today, but I'll explain. How I Feel About What I Wrote: Fantastic. Today saw the moment where the last piece of the plot fell into place; I now have a full plot for Memory. And, thankfully, it all... Continue Reading →
30 Days of NaNoWriMo – Day 5: Not According to Plan
Where I Wrote: Just a crawl of bad writing spots (not intentionally, of course). I began on the Central Park side of the water fountain on the northeast corner of 59th and Central Park West. Then Whole Foods in the Time Warner Center. How I Feel About What I Wrote: I did make the tough... Continue Reading →
30 Days of NaNoWriMo – Day 4: Maintenance
Where I Wrote: Bronx Park, just a short walk from one of the entrances to the Bronx Zoo. How I Feel About What I Wrote: Really good. I was actually confused by how much I got out and how quickly it happened (from just before sunset to just after). It's enough to balance the fact... Continue Reading →
30 Days of NaNoWriMo – Day 3: Catching Up
Where I Wrote: Pier 15 at South Street Seaport. How I Feel About What I Wrote: Really awesome. At worst, a tiny bit worried that I'm being too indulgent with my main characters in Memory. The Mood I Brought to the Table: Really, really good. The Experience: I got out early today, just as I'd planned after... Continue Reading →
30 Days of NaNoWriMo – Day 2: Baby Steps
Where I Wrote: A Barnes & Noble Cafe in the Bronx. How I Feel About What I Wrote: Aside from not getting enough done, I actually feel great about what I wrote. The Mood I Brought to the Table: Really good. The Experience: Well, today was absolutely a collection of lessons. Lesson 1: I'm fine with... Continue Reading →
30 Days of NaNoWriMo – Day 1: The Worst Possible Start
I've been contemplating doing daily posts for a while now; partially because I wondered if I could manage them. But also because I'm getting tired of the article-styled posts. I've never been keen on getting very personal here, likely because my personal life totally blows. But there's a way to write about my life that... Continue Reading →
Cliché Showcase – Cartoon Villains
If you know anything about me, it’s that I hate clichés. I always have; my personal slogan since the beginning of time has been “No old wizards, no dragons.” But, that said… if there’s one thing that’s absolutely also true about me… it’s that I love certain clichés. Because certain clichés, like certain formulas (the... Continue Reading →
