“Music”
Passing songs around
like melodious vignettes
of our cosmic dreams.
Steve D
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Friday Write-Day: I Almost Forgot About NaNo!
I can’t keep track of October. Turns out, it’s almost over!
That means it’s almost NaNo time! I have done zero prep work for National Novel Writing Month this year. But I’m not quite pantsing either. Continue reading “Friday Write-Day: I Almost Forgot About NaNo!”
Making Time to Write
I intended to have an album review prepared for today. Instead, I fell asleep on the couch in front of Monday Night Football.
This time, at least, I can blame it on my new job. I’m still getting used to the idea of not working a set shift, so I left the office pretty late on Monday. This new schedule where it’s totally up to me when I show up, when I eat lunch, and when I leave has thrown off my entire day-to-day schedule.
I’m trying to iron out the kinks. For instance, how do I maintain a regular gym schedule (we have a gym at the office) when I may have meetings at varying times between 10am and 2pm every day?
The short answer is, go when I have time. But this is harder than it sounds.
Anyway, I’m not here to gripe. This is just an adjustment period for me. I don’t think I’ll need to adjust my blogging schedule once settle in, but I’m keeping my options open.
I’m sending a new batch of chapters to my editor tonight. She will reach a critical turning point in my story, so I’m asking to meet up and discuss her overall thoughts in person.
Hopefully, we’ll also be able to wrap our heads around a timeline for her revisions to the rest of the book.
Steve D
Haiku Sunday – Orchard
“Orchard”
Would orchard branches
tangle if not groomed, in rows?
Somehow, I think not.
Steve D
Friday Write-Day: The Cover is Coming!
I found a cover designer! After sifting through over 50 applications via Upwork, I’ve hired a cover designer I’m really excited about. Continue reading “Friday Write-Day: The Cover is Coming!”
How to Focus When You’re Scatter-Brained
As you’ve probably read at some point on this space, the last two-plus months have been pretty hectic for me. All of my spare time has been consumed by buying and moving into a new house while also trying to finish the second draft of my novel.
Now, I’ve had to rethink the way I tackle the myriad of responsibilities that seem to persist every day. Continue reading “How to Focus When You’re Scatter-Brained”
Haiku Sunday – Autumn
“Autumn”
Grit and moisture cling,
“Dead leaves on the dirty ground, “
A chill tingles skin.
This song does not particularly remind me of autumn. I just liked that the line fit in seven syllables.
Steve D
Friday Write-Day: Holy Crap NaNoWriMo is Coming!
Holy crap it’s almost November! I’ve been looking forward to National Novel Writing Month basically all year, and it somehow still snuck up on me.
So I guess it’s time to announce my project for NaNo 2017. Continue reading “Friday Write-Day: Holy Crap NaNoWriMo is Coming!”
Exploring Úr’Dan: Brief History of the Northern Migration
I’ve spent the last several installments of this series talking about the various peoples who inhabit Úr’Dan. Now I think it’s time to start giving bits of the history of this subcontinent.
Continue reading “Exploring Úr’Dan: Brief History of the Northern Migration”
Traveler’s Haiku – Persistence
“Persistence”
A single sliver
is a chasm to the one
who will not be stopped.
Steve D
