2020 has been a whirlwind. I simultaneously got a job and then left it late this year, and my mum did the same in the same time frame. Lockdown was especially hard. Dad lost his job, and I couldn’t bring myself to do anything while I watched people on TV DIY. I couldn’t wait toContinue reading “Reflecting on 2020”
Category Archives: Writing
5000 Words Reached
It’s taken shorter than expected! My only obstacles were that I went out of town for a week, and then the next week I quit my job. For now I’m a full-time writer, and nothing else matters. Things have finally come together regarding the story, and when that happens I feel an absolute lightheartedness andContinue reading “5000 Words Reached”
3000 Words Reached
I can’t believe that advice worked so well. To think I had trouble reaching 1000 for months! The next milestone is 5000, even if that sounds far-fetched to me now. The first chapter is almost done for the first draft, and I’m super excited to get in and edit. My next trouble, though, is addingContinue reading “3000 Words Reached”
2000 Words Reached
After a week-long trip, I’ve finally made it to 2000 on my project. Somebody advised I make the first draft the worst I can make it, and honestly? It’s the best advice I’ve ever heard. It’s brought me a new perspective of imperfection. If you want to try it yourself, you’ll be surprised by theContinue reading “2000 Words Reached”
Scrapped Critique Services
For now. It appears the payment plans weren’t working after a while. I wasn’t profitting from it anyway, but if anyone would still like a critique, I may use Etsy or something. Just be wary I may set up services other than critiques.
Milestone Hit
I’ve officially reached 1000 words on my project. It took a few tries to make something cohesive and planned. I’ve realised how much perfectionism I’ve put into the project and how toxic it is. It’s a relief to finally connect things and brings important scenes to the forefront. Soon it will be 1500, then 2000Continue reading “Milestone Hit”
The Picture is Haunted
So, that portrait of Karu. I’ve done tonnes with it already. I saved it as my desktop, and the night I finished it, I printed it out. So when I went to place it on my desk in the dark, the eyes glowed. As the desktop picture, it’s like he’s watching what I do. HeContinue reading “The Picture is Haunted”
Portrait of Karu Hajji
Writing Update + Using Scrivener
I’m back writing 12M’s draft, and this time with a fully licenced Scrivener! So far, I quite like the features such as the board function. My productivity used to be 100 words, and this time I’ve doubled it. Today handed me a few pearls of wisdom. Turns out I’ve been too perfect about the process,Continue reading “Writing Update + Using Scrivener”
Update after Major Hiatus
It’s been months since I visited beloved WordPress. A lot happened. Self-isolation put a major damper on me, and I decided to try Tumblr again. It’s okay At least here, I don’t feel judged by the site alone. That damper caused my tons of grief even after I started my new job. I couldn’t writeContinue reading “Update after Major Hiatus”
Invader Stim Homerpants 