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Monthly Archives: September 2013
First Draft Rules
So, I do have good news this time! I finally found the right beginning, the one that has set me on the track to getting this thing done. I’ve reached a farther point in this draft than in any of … Continue reading
Life
I’ve been wanting to write an update post, but I never know what to say. How I feel and what I’m working on at any given moment depends on what time of day it is. Mostly, I’ve been trying to … Continue reading
Starting
Starting a project can be the most daunting part of it. You have it planned, you have your hopes and dreams and visions for it, but now it’s time for the vague miasma of thought to coalesce into a reality. … Continue reading
Outlining Technique
It has been an inexcusably long time since my last post—which is why I’m not going to bore you with excuses. And I’m not going to make any promises, either. I don’t really expect anyone to follow me in this, … Continue reading