After some false starts, I've gotten back into the swing of writing most every day.  In fact, I'm kind of anxious about it.  I've edited 4 chapters in the last two weeks, (cut 2, and had to completely rewrite 1.)  I know that doesn't sound like much, but it actually is.  I'm rather proud of my progress.  Honestly, my goal is to get all the edits ( Read more... )

Why is it when I plot out a story/novel, suddenly five more pop out of my head within the following week?  Perhaps this is why I have over two dozen starts and only two 'finished'.

This is how it works:
I have an idea for a story.  I goof with it for a while, a couple three weeks or so, perhaps months, even, before I actually start writing it down ( Read more... )