“Shaft”
Burning eye through the leaves,
one last heated breath reaching
to stave off the night.
Steve D
Category: Writers – Steve D’Adamo
Friday Write-Day: What Comes After the Writing?
Wow, has it already been two weeks? The last two weeks have felt hectic, likely because they sort of were. PW and I have been house-shopping. We thought we had found the one, but our inspector turned up some unforeseen issues, so we’re bringing in more experts to have a look.
As you can imagine, this has occupied my time and mind-space for the last few weeks. But the writing continues, and moves forward! Continue reading “Friday Write-Day: What Comes After the Writing?”
The Ultra-Secret First Draft – Total Reveal!
I just finished reading the first draft of Jessie’s first novel, and I’m going to reveal everything about the novel against her wishes say as little as possible to avoid her furious flailing.
Jessie, in advance, I apologize. I knew you would not let me do this without your prior approval, so I had to be sneaky. Continue reading “The Ultra-Secret First Draft – Total Reveal!”
Haiku Sunday – Independence
“Independence”
When the divergent
voices of the people can
all speak, we are free.
Steve D
3 Ways to Revise Your First Draft
As I near the end of my revisions to Manuscript: Beta, I have begun to reflect on the process itself. Jessie called me crazypants when I told her I was rewriting The Warden of Everfeld: Memento to prepare the second draft.
So I thought I would compare this process to the other paths I might have taken. At its most basic, there are really only three ways to revise a first draft. Continue reading “3 Ways to Revise Your First Draft”
Mid-Year Marketing Report: How Are We Doing?
June is just about over, and that means we’re halfway through 2017. I set some pretty lofty goals for both my marketing and publishing efforts this year, so I think it’s only fair that I update you all on my progress so far.
Here’s how my 2017 marketing campaign has gone through six months. Continue reading “Mid-Year Marketing Report: How Are We Doing?”
Haiku Sunday – House
“House”
Long months of pouring
over listings and offers–
Sometimes, it just fits.
Steve D
Forward with the Second Draft!
I had a revelation this week. Rather, a revelation was given to me by someone else. I have devised a plan to both motivate myself towards the end of Manuscript: Beta and get a headstart on the review process with my beta readers and editor — all in one fell swoop! Continue reading “Forward with the Second Draft!”
Remember to Write What You Love and Love What You Write
I’ve been a little too focused on just writing the last few weeks. I forgot for a moment that I was supposed to enjoy the process. The strict deadlines I had imposed on my word counts and finish dates were weighing down the writing itself.
It took an off-hand reminder from the lovely Jessie to remember: love what you write, and write what you love. Continue reading “Remember to Write What You Love and Love What You Write”
Haiku Sunday – Father’s Day
“Father’s Day”
Memories of watching
football on Sundays, before
I knew Johnny U.
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there!
Steve D
Evening Satellite Publishing 