As Dante descended into Hell in The Divine Comedy, I have endeavored to do the same. I travel deeper and deeper into the concentric reaches of the Inferno, a journey into the depths of fear, apathy, denial, regret, and despair. My current manuscript—the only non-fantasy I’ve ever tried to write—has forced me to face every … Continue reading A Journey Through the Fifth Circle of Hell
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10,000 Word Weekend
Forget NaNoWriMo. This is my own personal challenge: to write 10,000 words this weekend. Each day thereafter, I plan to dedicate at least 2000 words each day until The Fifth Circle is complete. I'm tired of lugging the heavy burden of four Works In Progress, therefore I've decided to finish the book with the largest … Continue reading 10,000 Word Weekend
On the Business of Writing and My Own Personal Hang-ups.
Writing is easy. Or, so I thought. A little over a year ago, I scratched out a novel with reckless abandon without any thought to punctuation or publication. When my masterpiece (or something like it) was complete, I was anxious to share it with the world, so I researched queries, submissions, and agents. I realized … Continue reading On the Business of Writing and My Own Personal Hang-ups.
Inside the Box: My life in a cubicle
From eight until five, I'm stuck in a cube, crunching numbers and cursing at my printer.I'm not entirely sure I'm well-suited for office work, and I believe my suspicions were confirmed this week. My boss has decided to send me to a seminar which promises to help me complete tasks more efficiently, stay organized, and say no … Continue reading Inside the Box: My life in a cubicle
How Long Does It Take To Write a Book?
How long does it take to write a book? Well, this seems to be a matter of some debate. Some authors write with reckless abandon, completing the initial draft in about a month. Others agonize over each word, editing and rewriting as they go. I prefer the reckless abandon approach.But, does this approach yield a … Continue reading How Long Does It Take To Write a Book?
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