Yesterday, I considered researching Stephen King’s routine because I wrote 1000 words. I watched someone do this to weigh up the results. Turns out he writes 2000 words a day, and keeps to a strict time, and only drinks tea or water. Either I’m not seasoned enough, or that’s… a lot of writing. Today IContinue reading “Re: King’s Writing Routine”
Category Archives: Writing
Neck Pain + Reconsidering My Plans
I had a crazy day yesterday. Every now and then, mum and I babysit the kids next door. We did so yesterday, and decided we’d go to the beach’s waterpark. We got there, and were met with a playground without water. Turned out the power was down for some reason. The public baths were rightContinue reading “Neck Pain + Reconsidering My Plans”
8,500 Words Reached
I had a big ol revelation while sitting around and feeling lost again. Because I feel lost so much, I’ve started a writing journal and am counting how many times I feel lost. With each sentence of 12M I write, I get more excited to properly introduce the characters, but I know that’s premature. IfContinue reading “8,500 Words Reached”
Why My Pen Name
If you’ve ever taken a look at my book cover, you’ll notice I have a strange pen name. It’s the same as my WordPress handle, but you may be thinking “What possessed you to have such a weird pen name?” There is meaning behind this name! It’s funny, but to show you how dead seriousContinue reading “Why My Pen Name”
7500 Words Reached
It took me ages to get through a slump, but I made it yesterday. If there’s anything I’ve learnt as a novelist, though, it’s that I shouldn’t raise such high expectations of myself for rough drafts. I had the project goal at 30,000 words, but as I near the end, I’ll cut it down toContinue reading “7500 Words Reached”
Underwriting
If there’s anything I learnt about myself in 2020, it’s the fact that I’m an underwriter. After publishing my first book, I felt lost, and for those few days I hated 12M’s rough draft. Why? New ideas came to mind, and rewriting old scenes felt like a chore. That was, until I reminded myself: It’sContinue reading “Underwriting”
I Broke A Rule
While writing Twelfth Meridian, I’ve given myself a set of rules. One is avoiding overused jokes and letting the jokes come organically, and another is not basing chapters on music. Keep Hyong as the second main, and make sure she’s not overshadowed by other characters. What did I do? Overshadow her for one chapter. ThisContinue reading “I Broke A Rule”
Writing Plans 2021
As I mentioned in a previous post, I published Evermore Quatrain, and now I’m moving on to the next book. 12M has been pushed back once again, but at least I have another project to write. This year I’m collaborating with a small group to make a how-to on reading playing cards. If you neverContinue reading “Writing Plans 2021”
Feeling Lost
12M is calling me like you wouldn’t believe, but this is one of those days where I don’t know what to do. I may have to start up some backstory regarding a certain character? The problem is, I see the image, but it’s hard to put it in words, and I worry too much aboutContinue reading “Feeling Lost”
2021 Goals + eBook Announcement
Happy New Year! After yesterday’s nervous breakdown over the book I’ve hung the calendar and am ready to set goals. Release Evermore Quatrain on eBook Might be cheating to say this but the pre-order is already set up. The ebook will release on the 13th of February, and I’ll change the page to reflect that.Continue reading “2021 Goals + eBook Announcement”
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