Monthly Archives: February 2011

HOW TO CATCH GOOD IDEAS AND LOTS OF THEM

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On Friday, I talked about ideas and how they find their way to me from wherever they come from.  Perhaps I made it sound too easy — true, these days, it’s easier than it’s ever been — but it definitely … Continue reading

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A L*VE POEM

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  *     *     * When I sail the dark and stormy night on a ship I cannot name, You mark it on the map. When I wander lost in strange countries, You cast yourself down like breadcrumbs. When I fall … Continue reading

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THE SUNDAY SHORT STORY REPORT

C.J. Cherryh is probably the first “adult” author I ever read.  When I was in grade school, maybe 5th grade, my dad used to take me down to “The Bookstall,” in Lawton, Oklahoma.  It was this tiny little used bookstore … Continue reading

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CAPTAIN’S LOG – WEEK 1

So how did you guys do? You were kind of hoping I forgot all about it, huh?  I don’t blame you.  Keeping a time log is a habit that needs to be consciously and consistently worked on…at least for me.  … Continue reading

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HOW THEY FIND ME

Before Fat Cat shipped off to the Army last year, I used to spend a couple of hours each morning at the local Starbucks to write while he watched the baby.  Our Starbucks is barely a mile away, but it … Continue reading

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HERE’S WHAT HAPPENED….

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Hi, Everyone!  Sorry I’m running late with posts.  And don’t worry…I’m not going to hand you some lame excuse about the Toddler being highly allergic to sleep and having five-hour flare-ups that left her mother exhausted and rendered unconscious two … Continue reading

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THE SPEED OF STORY

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The speed of story is how long it takes for an idea to become a first draft. Let’s say you type 30 words per minute.  It stands to reason that you should be able to produce 5,000 words in about … Continue reading

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THE SECRET LIVES OF DINOSAURS

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Before we get too far afield, I wanted to address the word count widget and the accountability I hope it brings with all its dinosaur goodness. A couple of weeks ago, I wrote:  ” The goal is 16 consecutive 3,000-word-days. … Continue reading

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THE SUNDAY SHORT STORY REPORT

Thank goodness we’re working on speed this month.  I can’t wait to get faster. Here’s the reading list for this week.  A little light, I admit, but a damn good selection. 26.  “A Loss for _____” by Brenta Blevins (ChiZine) … Continue reading

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“CAPTAIN’S LOG”

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(In case you’re curious, the Jeopardy question was, “What did Spock find in the Enterprise toilet?”) ~~~ Well, unfortunately, circumstances were such that I was not able to proceed with my originally planned post tonight — those circumstances being two … Continue reading

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