I\’ve touch my stack of drafted novel chapters several times. I\’ve lovingly grazed my fingers over the words and picked up a pencil now and again only to set it back down. It\’s not ready for me yet or I\’m not ready for it. Something is keeping me from directing my energy towards the revisionContinue reading “Simmer Down…”
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This, That or the Other?
Sometime before the holidays, mom asked if I wanted a Nook for Christmas. I emphatically told her, \”No!\” Now that Christmas is over, I\’m browsing Barnes \’n Noble and reading up (again) on the Nook. Why? Well, I still prefer the physical book, but I\’m trying to figure out why so many people love theContinue reading “This, That or the Other?”
Branching into Cyberspace
I absolutely love the idea of using social networking to post the thoughts of characters from a story. Reaching readers through the programs they use in their everyday lives is genius. Readers can connect with the characters and, in some cases, correspond with them as if they existed. I may have read more as aContinue reading “Branching into Cyberspace”
Bleak Beginnings..
\”Bleak\” – First Draft = 12 chapters and a meager 159 pages. There are a few holes and a few heavy chapters. Several scenes need more weight to give them space to carry themselves and break off other scenes for new chapters. Big room for improvement but the base is solid. Presently, I am staringContinue reading “Bleak Beginnings..”
Sooooo… Now What? And other musings…
There are few people in my life that are supportive of my writing in a way that makes me feel accomplished. One of them is my best friend. I know I can talk to her about my story openly and she will tell me what sounds great, offer ideas or just listen. We were talkingContinue reading “Sooooo… Now What? And other musings…”
IT’S A NOVEL!
At approximately 11:27pm today, I completed NaNoWriMo. 30 days and 50,007 words later… I have a novel. I am proud beyond measure. More later. Bed now.
Wendy Crafton Writes 