Recently, I mentioned I’d done an initial structure check on my fantasy novel in progress. (By the way, I’m now calling it FFB instead of Title TBD.) Using the 3 Act model, my story was in pretty good shape – acceptable, at least. After all, it’s only my first draft. As heartening as that newsContinue reading “A Missing Q Factor”
A New Tool for My Editing Workflow
I love it when I discover something new in the software tools I’m already using. Don’t you? The day suddenly gets a little brighter. It’s like getting a surprise birthday present when it isn’t my birthday! If you’ve been visiting this blog for a while, you know I’m editing my first fantasy novel – workingContinue reading “A New Tool for My Editing Workflow”
Balticon55: A Report
My 2021 Memorial Day weekend was not spent at barbecues and outdoor concerts as many previous holidays have been. This one was spent largely online in Zoom rooms listening to SFF writers discuss their craft and the genre – Balticon55. Not a bad thing, especially considering the weather. (It was cold and rainy in myContinue reading “Balticon55: A Report”
4 Hours of Weekend Editing: Yes or No
About a week ago, I posted about Refocusing, Rearranging, and Rewriting because my day job had suddenly gotten very busy, taking a big bite out of time available for writing. In the post, I promised to set aside a couple of two-hour blocks over that weekend dedicated to editing my draft fantasy book. Good news!Continue reading “4 Hours of Weekend Editing: Yes or No”
I’m Writing a Novel – the Song
Oh my goodness! I love the little serendipitous gifts the universe drops in your lap. I was doing some research (more on that later), when I ran across this video below. At first, I really didn’t believe what I was seeing. I had to click, watch, and listen. Sure enough! It’s a song entitled “I’mContinue reading “I’m Writing a Novel – the Song”
