Monthly Archives: October 2002

When reading through my stuff, as well as writing today’s brief attempt at a chapter, I still realize how much journalism has shaped my writing style. I was never a serious enough writer before going into journalism to say that … Continue reading →

After the Chapter 3 fiasco, I spent the writing window for the past two days reading what I’ve written to date and comparing that to stuff in the short story and first (horrible) draft. As you might imagine, it’s not … Continue reading →

Everything was planned, nothing would go wrong. Tonight I was going to write Chapter 3 of my novel. My calves burning from a Wednesday morning workout, I postpone my cardio until after work, hoping they will loosen up before then. … Continue reading →

Nice night, nothing phenomenal. Well, I suppose that isn’t entirely true. The thing I thought I would be editing all week and possibly into the weekdn, because it is so crucial and important to the book, is done. This scene, … Continue reading →

On days I write, I always have something to say here. On days I edit, … *tumbleweed rolls by* I suppose this makes sense, but it doesn’t make for an interesting diary. So, yesterday was like a night of “method … Continue reading →

So, no strange stories about odd celebrities today. Just a normal Saturday for me: gym, movie (bowling for columbine), and writing. Finally just dug in and pushed through the chapter that has been plaguing me. Nine pages that didn’t exist … Continue reading →

I know I won’t get a damn bit of writing done until I write about the night I just had. Actually, I tend to never work on my novel on Fridays, so given the late hour, and that I need … Continue reading →

Very blah night, fell asleep for a bit, and am hoping I didn’t futz up my schedule. Although, it’s Friday tomorrow, so my schedule will be easier to adapt to whatever happens. Aside from that, it was more working through … Continue reading →

Absolutes are really a problem, and should be avoided. They will always come back and bite you in the ass. After my song and dance about how I was done doing research yesterday, I spent most of tonight… doing research. … Continue reading →

Spent about 90 minutes of pure writing tonight, and I could probably still be writing now, but I wanted to keep the energy of where I was at, so I stopped. It was flowing pretty fast, words that I liked … Continue reading →