Yes, I did my 15 minutes. I used it (well, really, half an hour) to finish up a couple scenes I stopped in the middle of last week. I have no profound things to say about my self-imposed 7 day challenge. Certainly nothing that hasn't been said before by "real" writers and multiples of them.… Continue reading 15 Minute Challenge – Day 7: Final Thoughts
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15 Minute Challenge – Day 6: Giving Breanna a Backbone
One significant flaw I think I have mentioned before is how quickly Elizabeth's mother went from being weak, conciliatory, and non-confrontational to speaking her mind and ordering people around. Granted, I know from experience that it can happen to even meek people when the occasion is right, but to turn around so completely seemed inconsistent… Continue reading 15 Minute Challenge – Day 6: Giving Breanna a Backbone
15 Minute Challenge – Day 5: Developing Characters
I've been having an issue with my main character in Picture of the Past almost since the beginning. I didn't like her. I didn't intend for anyone to like her at first, but to gradually sympathize with her as she changed - but I didn't like her even when she changed. She seemed so -… Continue reading 15 Minute Challenge – Day 5: Developing Characters
15 Minute Challenge – Day 4: Scene Implementation
I know it is technically past midnight, but I am still totally counting this 15 minutes. We had guests over, which I personally think is a valid excuse. But, I did begin writing a scene that I defined as needing to be written! Which, then started to turn into another scene which went longer than… Continue reading 15 Minute Challenge – Day 4: Scene Implementation
15 Minute Challenge – Day 2 – Getting Back Into the Mindset
Actually written yesterday, August 30: I have a lot more free time than usual tonight due to my husband being gone for a guy's night and having nothing in particular scheduled. I was going to go to the Library of Congress to do some research and writing, but it is a dreary, rainy night, and… Continue reading 15 Minute Challenge – Day 2 – Getting Back Into the Mindset
WordPress = Best
So, I can't stand it any longer. I like wordpress so much better than blogger. I thought this would be a great opportunity to keep up with my blogger/"public" blog, but I hate that it doesn't have a like feature, so I can't tell if people are actually reading it. So, even though it involves… Continue reading WordPress = Best
Libraries, Research, and 15 Minutes
I read it over and over again. 15 minutes a day. Write at least 15 minutes a day. To the extent that I half roll my eyes when I read it now. I know, I know. Okay? It's not my fault that I had to . . . [insert whatever I am busy with that day].… Continue reading Libraries, Research, and 15 Minutes
Forest Idylls 