Another story done. I actually started this one Friday night by hand, but tossed out everything I wrote. It was enough for me to get the feel for my character and her predicament. Last night, I sat down and wrote the entire story out on the computer. I almost didn’t. It was one of those “I can’t sit still” night, since my husband and daughter are away from home for a few days. Eerie silence in the house. But I connected with some friends in chat on Forward Motion and got things going. See, friends come in all forms….
Tag Archives: SAD
prioritizing
I had decided not to write the short stories until Nighthunter was submitted, and that’s when I got the idea for Hunting the Reds and wrote it yesterday. And then again today, SAD #2 came to me. I had to dig into it, and work through the characters more thoroughly, but I’ve got the story and the resolution and just need to type it out. And again, my muse has shelved my story for revision.
So I am politely thanking her for her help, but suggesting she take a nap, or think on story #2 a bit more while I get Nighthunter in order. Lunchtime is here: I’m jumping onto the revision before my muse can throw anything else my way.
first try
I pulled a prompt that actually gave me an instant idea for a story, but it was way too complicated for a short story. The idea itself is not perfect, but with some work, could maybe end up a novel one day. Just not today. Onto the next prompt.
story a day challenge
The deadline for the anthology isn’t until mid-May, but I like to participate in the Story A Day challenge as often as I can. Some of my best stories have come from this challenge. Plus this particular challenge gave me the boost I needed to figure out how to write those stories. I’ve come a long way. I’ve even learned how to revise. ;D
Speaking of revision, I need to work on Nighthunter like a madwoman and get it done so it’ll be ready for Sword & Sorceress. My personal goal was to submit by 4/30. I’m sticking to it. Tonight, I’m staying up late, thunderstorms be damned: I Has Laptop.
Tonight: Reivion
Tomorrow: Reivion
Saturday: Crazy Short Story Ride
Will you Story A Day?
May Writing Update / June Goals
I’m pleased with my progress this month. Not only have a successfully made the leap back into writing regularly, but I’ve surpassed my Story-A-Day success. Previously, I’ve only written 6 for the challenge. Go me!
May
*Participated in the May SAD Challenge [10 stories written]
*Located and joined fantasy novel crit circle to sharpen up my analytical skills for the Forgotten Star edit [2 crits completed]
June Goals
*Edit Short Story “The Crossing”
*Edit Short Story “Treischan Strenth”
*Forgotten Star: Write new content chaps “B” and “C” as well as additional content throughout the novel;
*Silver Griffin Crits: 4 crits
Tagged Goals/Results, SAD
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