Where I Wrote: Had a brief start at 135 East 57th and Lexington, in the atrium of the building that I still think of as Oscorp. After a short while, I migrated to my actual choice for the day, the Atrium Shops & Cafes at 54th and 3rd. How I Feel About What I Wrote: So good.... Continue Reading →
30 Days of NaNowriMo – Day 10: A Stark Contrast
Where I Wrote: Loreto Playground in the Bronx, a tiny park that's tucked into the suburbs and not easily accessible from any train. How I Feel About What I Wrote: Really, really good. I did not make quota today, but, after Day 9's lesson, I immediately made the changes to the sneaking segment I mentioned yesterday without... Continue Reading →
30 Days of NaNoWriMo – Day 9: The Art of the Quick Recovery
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 →
On Choosing the Right Soundtrack
Last time was pretty serious. Well, maybe not serious--maybe more like incredibly straight forward and academic. And <em>boring.</em> So I thought I’d get a little loose this time—talk about something I like, with the stipulation that I tell you at least twice that it’s something I like. And that would be assigning a soundtrack for... Continue Reading →
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