I have a really bad manuscript I've been editing for the press I work for. It was returned for a round 2 and round 2 was as bad as round 1. So, any reticence to edit it is understandable ( Read more... )

But I'm fine with it. We were pretty busy otherwise and all but 3 of my goals were crossed off. Once the unpacking is as done as it can be, I can see myself doing better in being able to balance editing and my writing. It also doesn't help that what I'm editing right now is...very problematic. She uses three times as many words as she needs to get ( Read more... )

I know, mark this day in your calendars, right? I'll be honest, a lot of it came from the fact that I just couldn't seem to get out of bed yesterday. I'm doing so much better, but apparently the body was demanding more rest. A lot more rest, considering I went to bed on time, totally passed out, and still couldn't get up until after 3 PM (I did ( Read more... )

...I'm assuming the shunned I fought when you and I met was a greater power like this one, and we both know how well that went."
~ Randi, Blood CharmsYesterday was...difficult. Oh, boyo's doctor appointment went well enough. In fact the doctor worked it out so I have hard copies for all boyo's meds and he's covered for three months. I still have to ( Read more... )

"The magic of the faith. Has to be." She'd never come to the church during a mass before. Now she'd make sure never to do it again. The fairy part of her was small compared to this, but it was comfortable, controllable. It didn't risk everything she was.

It didn't frighten her.
~ Father Alex & Randi, Blood CharmsI am sooooo glad we're going back ( Read more... )

So, as mentioned in my previous goals post, how much I get done of the goals relies on whether or not I was hired for a freelance position. An author I edited at LP contacted me to edit a book he's getting published through another small press. He had actually contacted me some time back, but I was on hiatus from editing completely ( Read more... )

Tech Point: Commas
starting count: 0
ending count: 1110
gain/loss: +1110
Actual (processed) word count: 1110

Total New Words (Day/Week): 1110 / 1110
Total for the Day: 1110
Total for the Week: 1110 So I only need 200 more words for the day? That rocks! ('Course, I'll probably do more just in case something comes up this weekend ( Read more... )

It's an icky day-overcast and chilly. Fortunately, the headache is mild, so I should be able to get some work done. I've actually done pretty good on the LP goals so far, and today will be more of the same. One of the things I need to learn to do, now that I have dragyncat, is to let go of work at some point in the evening and spend time on my ( Read more... )

In fact, I'm still working on yesterday's list, with an addition or two:

» the final PW galley
» add author bio to site
» update catalogue once PW is available
» update ed handbooks :: ed handbook done, tech handbook left
» update author style guide
» panel reading
» slush as it comes in
» meatballs & fritters
» grocery shopping

Today's Feel ( Read more... )

Today will be more of the same as yesterday, as soon as I get back from taking tsykika to work and the grocery store. This means a crit and continuing to work on chapter 31. The 3400 word I have slated for the weekend? Unlikely to happen. But getting 31 done would be an accomplishment in and of itself, so I can live with what little I have for words ( Read more... )