Mid-winter break
On writing
Ah, a four day weekend. So far, I’ve worked on my writer’s group blog, made a few play lists for yoga class, leveled my druid, and made a list of ... Read more
On writing
"What? What’s that you say?"
On writing
I was in bed by 10 last night. Though I knew I could sleep in if I wanted to and that I had the next day off, I was so ... Read more
Ergonomics of Writing
A Room Of Your Own, On writing
Ergonomics: design factors, as for the workplace, intended to maximize productivity by minimizing operator fatigue and discomfort. (dictionary.com) On my way to work this morning, ice crunching under foot, feeling ... Read more
On Writing, plus some goals
On writing
I wrote on Saturday from 6:30 ‘til 10PM at Artisan’s Café in Downtown Olympia. I like it there. I think I’ll keep going. They have the best homemade hummus. Reminds ... Read more
A New Year
On writing
New Year Reflections 2008 Normally, I write this on or before New Year’s Day. Good thing one of my goals for the coming year is to let go of the ... Read more
Nano Update
On writing
I’m managing to stay just a little ahead of the game at 25,000 words. I’m half way there and I’ve got all the symptoms. What if I run out of ... Read more
One blue, one black.
On writing
Today is the seventh day of NaNoWriMo, and I am going strong. I’m keeping about one day ahead at 11, 612 words last night. My spirits are high, but I ... Read more
Must be a sign.
On writing
I woke up this morning, put the coffee on, and made Winston’s lunch at an unusually slow pace. You see, I could afford to go just a little slower this ... Read more
My Nano Idea
On writing
Winston Freeman is thirteen years old. His story is told from his point of view, through narration and online diary entries. There is not excessive foreshadowing, and the foreshadowing he ... Read more
"Up At A Villa" Helen Simpson
On writing
“Up at a Villa” by Helen Simpson (in Zoetrope) The writing is good. The cynical tone is consistent and reinforced by the author’s masterful use of description. In the opening ... Read more