Hey! So, it's November and I'm between contracts right now, which means it's writer time!!! (Kind of like "Miller Time" but with writing.)
November is writing month. I have a new draft of Empty Boxes and it will be performed this coming Friday & Saturday (November 8 & 9) at Theatre Starts in Aurora, ON. For more information on that, please check out their website at:
http://www.theatrestarts.com/
Also, I've set a new goal for myself. I have to write 1000 words each day. So far it has been going fairly well. I have been hitting between 1500-2000 words each day (except yesterday). I find it quite the stretch to get to 500-600 words, but then suddenly, I find myself sitting at 1200 with so much more to go. It has been really motivating. I have also imposed rules that I'm not allowed to watch TV (or any video) or smoke until I have completed my writing. Now, I'm just a casual smoker, but by the end of the day, I really want one, so I either get to writing or go to bed and hope for better results the next day. Either way, it's a win-win for me - writing gets done or I don't smoke (which is a filthy habit).
I've started into my first real attempt at a novel. I've tried other novels before, but I get about 3-4 pages in and then never touch them again. This one I feel has better groundwork to start, so we'll see. Also, this writing quota is really helping. When I don't feel like updating this blog or MyYearWithoutSex.ca, I pick up the novel and plug away at it. It's great!
Also, I've been focusing on furthering my professional development. Every morning I'm reading 2 chapters of The Elements of Style by Strunk & White - which is touted as the holy grail of writing style manuals (so I thought I better take a peek at it). As well, my leisure reading has been On Writing by Stephen King, which has been more than extremely inspirational. I'm filled with confidence and motivation.
So, that's what's been up in my world! I'll post some bits from A Man and His Dog (my novel) soon.
November is writing month. I have a new draft of Empty Boxes and it will be performed this coming Friday & Saturday (November 8 & 9) at Theatre Starts in Aurora, ON. For more information on that, please check out their website at:
http://www.theatrestarts.com/
Also, I've set a new goal for myself. I have to write 1000 words each day. So far it has been going fairly well. I have been hitting between 1500-2000 words each day (except yesterday). I find it quite the stretch to get to 500-600 words, but then suddenly, I find myself sitting at 1200 with so much more to go. It has been really motivating. I have also imposed rules that I'm not allowed to watch TV (or any video) or smoke until I have completed my writing. Now, I'm just a casual smoker, but by the end of the day, I really want one, so I either get to writing or go to bed and hope for better results the next day. Either way, it's a win-win for me - writing gets done or I don't smoke (which is a filthy habit).
I've started into my first real attempt at a novel. I've tried other novels before, but I get about 3-4 pages in and then never touch them again. This one I feel has better groundwork to start, so we'll see. Also, this writing quota is really helping. When I don't feel like updating this blog or MyYearWithoutSex.ca, I pick up the novel and plug away at it. It's great!
Also, I've been focusing on furthering my professional development. Every morning I'm reading 2 chapters of The Elements of Style by Strunk & White - which is touted as the holy grail of writing style manuals (so I thought I better take a peek at it). As well, my leisure reading has been On Writing by Stephen King, which has been more than extremely inspirational. I'm filled with confidence and motivation.
So, that's what's been up in my world! I'll post some bits from A Man and His Dog (my novel) soon.
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