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31 May 2010
ConQuest 41: Day Three
Well, it was a terrific end to the con, although things always seem to get very dead in the dealer room over the last few hours. All in all, an enjoyable time, and I hope to return next year. Hopefully then, I'll be able to get a reading slot...
Until then, hope everyone else had a great time as well!
Until then, hope everyone else had a great time as well!
30 May 2010
ConQuest 41: Day Two
Another fun-filled day at ConQuest. Today was filled with all manner of costumes and toys, and for those who are fans of the Friends in Deed page over on Facebook, pictures will be posted in the next few days. The rest of you? Why aren't you fans yet?
The saga of the busted door continued for the second day, and it still has issues, but we've not bothered continuing to ask about it. Between two or three reprogramming attempts on the door, and even more new sets of keys (you'd think they wouldn't need to see a photo ID anymore), we're just happy that half the time the door opens without a manager escort.
Picked up a few new books from the Yard Dog Press booth to add to my stack-o-stuff to read. Should be interesting to see when I eventually get to sit down and enjoy them.
And now, as the hours wane in this final evening of the convention (before another fun day tomorrow), it's time to say so long and farewell.
The saga of the busted door continued for the second day, and it still has issues, but we've not bothered continuing to ask about it. Between two or three reprogramming attempts on the door, and even more new sets of keys (you'd think they wouldn't need to see a photo ID anymore), we're just happy that half the time the door opens without a manager escort.
Picked up a few new books from the Yard Dog Press booth to add to my stack-o-stuff to read. Should be interesting to see when I eventually get to sit down and enjoy them.
And now, as the hours wane in this final evening of the convention (before another fun day tomorrow), it's time to say so long and farewell.
29 May 2010
ConQuest 41: Day One
The newly-formed Saturday special feature is on hiatus this week, as I'm up here at ConQuest 41 in Kansas City this weekend. Be not afraid, as I'll be back next week with an extra special feature.
So, in its place, here's a short blurb on the first day.
First off, the hotel (Hyatt Regency Crown Center) is pretty amazing. Big open lobby (with some history for those with long memories or mad Google skillz) with connections to various shopping and restaurants (sadly, nothing cheap).
Unfortunately, they charge for parking, even for guests. That's a real downer. Also on the wish list is free wi-fi in the rooms (they only have it for free in the lobby, you have to pay for it in the room). Heck, even Motel 6 in Wichita has that much.
And then, we've been having a heck of a time getting them to fix our door latch/lock. That's another story entirely.
The con itself: Not sure what attendance has been in the past on the first day (Friday), but it seemed fairly decent from other cons I've been to recently. Maybe the economy is truly back on the way up.
My spot in the dealer room ended up getting moved after I'd set up my stuff. Just glad they got it mostly close to what I'd set up, since I was up in the room trying to nap off a massive headache (which didn't go away until much later that night). Across the massive aisle from me is Yard Dog Press, which has always impressed me with their ability to promote their press and their authors.
Unfortunately, despite the seemingly good attendance, it looked and sounded (from other vendors I spoke with) like everyone was being very cautious about making any purchases. Not a big departure from other Fridays on the con circuit, but still a bit disappointing. But, hey, today is Saturday, and we should get some excitement.
So, in its place, here's a short blurb on the first day.
First off, the hotel (Hyatt Regency Crown Center) is pretty amazing. Big open lobby (with some history for those with long memories or mad Google skillz) with connections to various shopping and restaurants (sadly, nothing cheap).
Unfortunately, they charge for parking, even for guests. That's a real downer. Also on the wish list is free wi-fi in the rooms (they only have it for free in the lobby, you have to pay for it in the room). Heck, even Motel 6 in Wichita has that much.
And then, we've been having a heck of a time getting them to fix our door latch/lock. That's another story entirely.
The con itself: Not sure what attendance has been in the past on the first day (Friday), but it seemed fairly decent from other cons I've been to recently. Maybe the economy is truly back on the way up.
My spot in the dealer room ended up getting moved after I'd set up my stuff. Just glad they got it mostly close to what I'd set up, since I was up in the room trying to nap off a massive headache (which didn't go away until much later that night). Across the massive aisle from me is Yard Dog Press, which has always impressed me with their ability to promote their press and their authors.
Unfortunately, despite the seemingly good attendance, it looked and sounded (from other vendors I spoke with) like everyone was being very cautious about making any purchases. Not a big departure from other Fridays on the con circuit, but still a bit disappointing. But, hey, today is Saturday, and we should get some excitement.
25 May 2010
Weekly Goals - May 25, 2010
Unfortunately, couldn't get the editing done that I'd wanted. On the flip side, finished edits on a short story that had been languishing over a month. I'd call that a wash.
Results for this week:
1. 5100 /7500 words completed
2. Edited "Shell Games" and submitted to beta readers
And now the goals for this coming week:
1. Edit 5000 words on The Cure
Submission status for the week:
Short stories:
"Collateral" (since April 1)
"Conventional Wisdom" (need to re-submit)
"Deadly Decisions" (since April 12)
"Shell Games" (with beta readers)
Aston West
novels
short stories
writing goals
Results for this week:
1. 5100 /7500 words completed
2. Edited "Shell Games" and submitted to beta readers
And now the goals for this coming week:
1. Edit 5000 words on The Cure
Submission status for the week:
Short stories:
"Collateral" (since April 1)
"Conventional Wisdom" (need to re-submit)
"Deadly Decisions" (since April 12)
"Shell Games" (with beta readers)
Aston West
novels
short stories
writing goals
Labels: Aston West, novels, short stories, writing, writing goals
22 May 2010
Time Management
The trick of starting new features is to remember that you have them...fortunately, it's still Saturday (barely). So, enjoy this latest post on time management.
As an author, the end result is always the same...to write. Whether we write for our own enjoyment, for others to enjoy, or for purposes of information transfer, that's always the same.
But for most of us, that means balancing our writing time with all of the other drains on our time, such as work, family, relaxation (whatever that is), and the like.
So, here are five tips for how to improve your time management skills, and to hopefully increase your writing output in the process...because only by writing more in the time you have will you increase your chances of success in your writing endeavors.
1. Set the goals you want to achieve and the time frame you want to achieve them in.
Those who've followed my posts for long enough know that I can never stress the importance of goal-setting enough. If you don't know where you want to go, you'll never get there...and if you leave it open as to how long you want to take to get there, you'll end up with the same results (or lack thereof, as the case may be). If you know you want to write a 80,000-word novel in a year, that breaks down to around 220 words/day, give or take. If you know you're only going to be able to write 3 days a week, that jumps you up to around 513 words each day you write. If you only have an hour free on each of those days, then you'd better not waste it surfing the internet or shuffling through your MP3 player.
2. Schedule your writing time and stick to it.
Going right along with setting goals is setting a schedule. The first thing to do here will be to figure out all the time you spend already, and what you spend it on. Work, meals, sleep, extra-curricular activities. It all takes time, time you can't spend writing. Set up a schedule of what time you have free, and set up a regular schedule for your writing. Obviously, sometimes things will come up which you have no control over, and that prevent you from writing. Those will happen. When they do, just get back on your schedule at the next available opportunity (just like when you miss a dose of medicine, only you hope it tastes better). Once you get into a schedule, things will get easier...much like when you set goals.
3. Don't let distractions knock you off-course.
This is one of the big issues most writers face. If you only have an hour to spare, you want to do other things. You want to check your e-mail, eat some snacks, shuffle through your MP3 player. But all of those things aren't writing, and only keep you from reaching the goal. If it continues to be a problem (and it often will, for even the best of us), set up another schedule for those things and stick to it the same as you're trying to do for the writing schedule.
4. Be sure to schedule time for yourself.
This is an issue even more serious than the one listed above. Burnout is a serious issue, especially if you try to write every day amidst the workweek and time with family and friends. You may feel that the only way to get anything done is to use every spare moment you can to write. But even writers need down time, time to relax and let the rejuvenation take place. Treat your free time as one of those distractions listed earlier, and set up a schedule for your own personal time...then stick to it. A happy writer is a productive writer.
5. Keep your eyes on the prize.
There are those who read all of this and will scoff at the idea of time management. You can't schedule creativity, they will claim. I beg to differ, and believe that if you set your mind to do something, you will do it. As I've mentioned several times, it's a matter of setting a schedule and sticking to it. Just like goals, that takes practice. And any type of practice is only as good as the effort you put into it.
Despair may set in when things don't turn out the way you'd hoped immediately. What happens if you don't get 40,000 words in the first six months? Will you give up? The trick is to keep your eyes on the prize, whatever it may be in your own writing hopes and dreams. You CAN do it, if only you keep running toward the finish line, and the victory you achieve will be even sweeter than you can imagine.
See you at the finish line!
***
T. M. Hunter has always had a fascination with interstellar travel, earning a B. S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Kansas. Twice a top ten finisher in the P&E Readers Poll for his short stories (2007, 2009), his book HEROES DIE YOUNG earned Champagne Books’ Best-Selling Book of 2008 award. FRIENDS IN DEED is his latest novel. For more information, including links to his published short stories and novels, please visit AstonWest.com. You can also find T. M. Hunter on Twitter, Facebook, and MySpace as well.
As an author, the end result is always the same...to write. Whether we write for our own enjoyment, for others to enjoy, or for purposes of information transfer, that's always the same.
But for most of us, that means balancing our writing time with all of the other drains on our time, such as work, family, relaxation (whatever that is), and the like.
So, here are five tips for how to improve your time management skills, and to hopefully increase your writing output in the process...because only by writing more in the time you have will you increase your chances of success in your writing endeavors.
1. Set the goals you want to achieve and the time frame you want to achieve them in.
Those who've followed my posts for long enough know that I can never stress the importance of goal-setting enough. If you don't know where you want to go, you'll never get there...and if you leave it open as to how long you want to take to get there, you'll end up with the same results (or lack thereof, as the case may be). If you know you want to write a 80,000-word novel in a year, that breaks down to around 220 words/day, give or take. If you know you're only going to be able to write 3 days a week, that jumps you up to around 513 words each day you write. If you only have an hour free on each of those days, then you'd better not waste it surfing the internet or shuffling through your MP3 player.
2. Schedule your writing time and stick to it.
Going right along with setting goals is setting a schedule. The first thing to do here will be to figure out all the time you spend already, and what you spend it on. Work, meals, sleep, extra-curricular activities. It all takes time, time you can't spend writing. Set up a schedule of what time you have free, and set up a regular schedule for your writing. Obviously, sometimes things will come up which you have no control over, and that prevent you from writing. Those will happen. When they do, just get back on your schedule at the next available opportunity (just like when you miss a dose of medicine, only you hope it tastes better). Once you get into a schedule, things will get easier...much like when you set goals.
3. Don't let distractions knock you off-course.
This is one of the big issues most writers face. If you only have an hour to spare, you want to do other things. You want to check your e-mail, eat some snacks, shuffle through your MP3 player. But all of those things aren't writing, and only keep you from reaching the goal. If it continues to be a problem (and it often will, for even the best of us), set up another schedule for those things and stick to it the same as you're trying to do for the writing schedule.
4. Be sure to schedule time for yourself.
This is an issue even more serious than the one listed above. Burnout is a serious issue, especially if you try to write every day amidst the workweek and time with family and friends. You may feel that the only way to get anything done is to use every spare moment you can to write. But even writers need down time, time to relax and let the rejuvenation take place. Treat your free time as one of those distractions listed earlier, and set up a schedule for your own personal time...then stick to it. A happy writer is a productive writer.
5. Keep your eyes on the prize.
There are those who read all of this and will scoff at the idea of time management. You can't schedule creativity, they will claim. I beg to differ, and believe that if you set your mind to do something, you will do it. As I've mentioned several times, it's a matter of setting a schedule and sticking to it. Just like goals, that takes practice. And any type of practice is only as good as the effort you put into it.
Despair may set in when things don't turn out the way you'd hoped immediately. What happens if you don't get 40,000 words in the first six months? Will you give up? The trick is to keep your eyes on the prize, whatever it may be in your own writing hopes and dreams. You CAN do it, if only you keep running toward the finish line, and the victory you achieve will be even sweeter than you can imagine.
See you at the finish line!
***
T. M. Hunter has always had a fascination with interstellar travel, earning a B. S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Kansas. Twice a top ten finisher in the P&E Readers Poll for his short stories (2007, 2009), his book HEROES DIE YOUNG earned Champagne Books’ Best-Selling Book of 2008 award. FRIENDS IN DEED is his latest novel. For more information, including links to his published short stories and novels, please visit AstonWest.com. You can also find T. M. Hunter on Twitter, Facebook, and MySpace as well.
18 May 2010
Weekly Goals - May 18, 2010
It's become a bit obvious that I'm not able to get any new material worked while editing, so adjusting the goals to account for this...
Results for this week:
1. 5000 /5000 words completed
2. 0/1000 words completed
And now the goals for this coming week:
1. Edit 7500 words on The Cure
Submission status for the week:
Short stories:
"Collateral" (since April 1)
"Conventional Wisdom" (need to re-submit)
"Deadly Decisions" (since April 12)
Aston West
novels
short stories
writing goals
Results for this week:
1. 5000 /5000 words completed
2. 0/1000 words completed
And now the goals for this coming week:
1. Edit 7500 words on The Cure
Submission status for the week:
Short stories:
"Collateral" (since April 1)
"Conventional Wisdom" (need to re-submit)
"Deadly Decisions" (since April 12)
Aston West
novels
short stories
writing goals
Labels: Aston West, novels, short stories, writing, writing goals
15 May 2010
Ten Tips for Setting Goals
Greetings everyone! I'm starting a new feature to the blog, and hope you'll come to enjoy my new Saturday Specials. For the next few weeks, I'll be reintroducing a few articles that some may have seen on other blogs, while I put together fresh articles. So, in the meantime, sit back and enjoy this tidbit on goal-setting...
Does it ever seem like you can never get anything done when it comes to your writing? Weeks or months go by with nothing to show for it? Ever wonder why you never seem to have the time to write?
Perhaps it would help to set goals.
Those who've visited my regular blog already know that I'm a strong proponent of setting goals, and post sets of weekly goals every Tuesday along with a recap of where I ended up on last week's goals. I check my blog daily, so I have a constant reminder each day of what it is I'm supposed to be working toward.
I also post a set of monthly goals at several writers' sites I frequent, and post updates on those periodically (usually every week or so).
The reason is simple: constant reminders of where I'm at and where I need to be serve as motivation, and give direction on what I should be working on. If one of my goals for the week is already finished, I can move on to another.
So, if you haven't been setting goals (or even if you have), here are ten tips:
1. Break your major goals down to the lowest level possible.
What is your major writing goal? Finish your novel? Get an agent? Publish a story in a major magazine?
Break each of those down. For example, to finish your novel is going to require finishing a first draft, editing it, and polishing it. Start with the first draft and you'll need to generate around 80-120K words (or more, if you edit things down significantly). To do that, you'll have to generate so many words a day. I set goals based on chapters per week, but that's just me.
2. Set timeframes for your goals.
So, with your goals broken down, decide how quickly you want to get it done. Finish your novel in a year? 120K words? That breaks down to 10K words a month, which ends up being 2000-2500 words a week (and for you hard-core goal-setters, that's anywhere from 400-500 words a day, assuming you take the weekend off).
3. Make your goals achievable without being too simplistic.
Often, this will take some time to learn. If you've never set goals for yourself, start off small and see what happens. If you're hitting your goals every week/month with ease, set additional ones (or increase the amount you need to complete to reach your goal) to the point where it's actually an accomplishment.
If you're not able to hit your goals at all, then obviously you need to roll them back a bit. Maybe you aren't going to be able to hit 10K words in a month at first (even if you desperately want or need to). Try 5K. One of the tricks about goal-setting is, once you start rolling along, it becomes easier to hit your original goals, and that's when you start piling things on.
4. Post your goals where you'll see them daily.
Create a document and copy it to your desktop. Use it as your background image. Tape a printout (or hand-written copy) to the side of your monitor. Whatever you decide, make sure to put it where you'll see it and be reminded of what you've promised of yourself.
5. Check things off your list when you've finished.
Not only does this provide you with a sense of accomplishment on your journey, you'll also be giving yourself a visual indication of what you should be working on for the rest of the timeframe you've set up for yourself.
6. Celebrate your successes.
Finished your goals for the week? Take some time for yourself. Watch a movie. Read a book (which wouldn't work for me, because I put those on my goals from time to time). Go out to dinner with your significant other or your close friends.
7. Get together with other goal-setters and motivate each other.
This is one of the benefits of posting your goals on writers' sites. There's the double-benefit of being motivated by your fellow writers (by encouraging each other and congratulating your successes).
8. Don't get discouraged.
Sometimes you won't reach your goals. It happens. Just remember that even if you don't reach your end goals for the week or month, any amount of progress is going to get you farther than you were when you started. If you only get 6000 words each month (but desperately wanted 10K), that's still 72K words at the end of the year. And 72K words is a huge chunk of most novels.
9. Adjust your goals as necessary.
If you constantly miss your goals, lower the expectations (just as you should increase them if you hit them with ease all the time). There's no shame in it, and if it results in you being able to hit your goals in the future, you'll feel motivated and encouraged. As I mentioned before, goal-setting is a process. Once you get into the groove, things will become easier to accomplish.
10. Have fun.
Even though goals may seem all structured and calculated, have fun with them. Put other goals on there, such as reading a book or watching a movie. The most important part of setting goals is to motivate yourself on to achieve what YOU want. If you're not having fun, you won't want to do it.
***
T. M. Hunter has always had a fascination with interstellar travel, earning a B. S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Kansas. Twice a top ten finisher in the P&E Readers Poll for his short stories (2007, 2009), his book HEROES DIE YOUNG earned Champagne Books’ Best-Selling Book of 2008 award. FRIENDS IN DEED (January 2010) is his latest novel. For more information, including links to his published short stories and novels, please visit AstonWest.com. You can also find T. M. Hunter on Twitter, Facebook, and MySpace as well.
Does it ever seem like you can never get anything done when it comes to your writing? Weeks or months go by with nothing to show for it? Ever wonder why you never seem to have the time to write?
Perhaps it would help to set goals.
Those who've visited my regular blog already know that I'm a strong proponent of setting goals, and post sets of weekly goals every Tuesday along with a recap of where I ended up on last week's goals. I check my blog daily, so I have a constant reminder each day of what it is I'm supposed to be working toward.
I also post a set of monthly goals at several writers' sites I frequent, and post updates on those periodically (usually every week or so).
The reason is simple: constant reminders of where I'm at and where I need to be serve as motivation, and give direction on what I should be working on. If one of my goals for the week is already finished, I can move on to another.
So, if you haven't been setting goals (or even if you have), here are ten tips:
1. Break your major goals down to the lowest level possible.
What is your major writing goal? Finish your novel? Get an agent? Publish a story in a major magazine?
Break each of those down. For example, to finish your novel is going to require finishing a first draft, editing it, and polishing it. Start with the first draft and you'll need to generate around 80-120K words (or more, if you edit things down significantly). To do that, you'll have to generate so many words a day. I set goals based on chapters per week, but that's just me.
2. Set timeframes for your goals.
So, with your goals broken down, decide how quickly you want to get it done. Finish your novel in a year? 120K words? That breaks down to 10K words a month, which ends up being 2000-2500 words a week (and for you hard-core goal-setters, that's anywhere from 400-500 words a day, assuming you take the weekend off).
3. Make your goals achievable without being too simplistic.
Often, this will take some time to learn. If you've never set goals for yourself, start off small and see what happens. If you're hitting your goals every week/month with ease, set additional ones (or increase the amount you need to complete to reach your goal) to the point where it's actually an accomplishment.
If you're not able to hit your goals at all, then obviously you need to roll them back a bit. Maybe you aren't going to be able to hit 10K words in a month at first (even if you desperately want or need to). Try 5K. One of the tricks about goal-setting is, once you start rolling along, it becomes easier to hit your original goals, and that's when you start piling things on.
4. Post your goals where you'll see them daily.
Create a document and copy it to your desktop. Use it as your background image. Tape a printout (or hand-written copy) to the side of your monitor. Whatever you decide, make sure to put it where you'll see it and be reminded of what you've promised of yourself.
5. Check things off your list when you've finished.
Not only does this provide you with a sense of accomplishment on your journey, you'll also be giving yourself a visual indication of what you should be working on for the rest of the timeframe you've set up for yourself.
6. Celebrate your successes.
Finished your goals for the week? Take some time for yourself. Watch a movie. Read a book (which wouldn't work for me, because I put those on my goals from time to time). Go out to dinner with your significant other or your close friends.
7. Get together with other goal-setters and motivate each other.
This is one of the benefits of posting your goals on writers' sites. There's the double-benefit of being motivated by your fellow writers (by encouraging each other and congratulating your successes).
8. Don't get discouraged.
Sometimes you won't reach your goals. It happens. Just remember that even if you don't reach your end goals for the week or month, any amount of progress is going to get you farther than you were when you started. If you only get 6000 words each month (but desperately wanted 10K), that's still 72K words at the end of the year. And 72K words is a huge chunk of most novels.
9. Adjust your goals as necessary.
If you constantly miss your goals, lower the expectations (just as you should increase them if you hit them with ease all the time). There's no shame in it, and if it results in you being able to hit your goals in the future, you'll feel motivated and encouraged. As I mentioned before, goal-setting is a process. Once you get into the groove, things will become easier to accomplish.
10. Have fun.
Even though goals may seem all structured and calculated, have fun with them. Put other goals on there, such as reading a book or watching a movie. The most important part of setting goals is to motivate yourself on to achieve what YOU want. If you're not having fun, you won't want to do it.
***
T. M. Hunter has always had a fascination with interstellar travel, earning a B. S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Kansas. Twice a top ten finisher in the P&E Readers Poll for his short stories (2007, 2009), his book HEROES DIE YOUNG earned Champagne Books’ Best-Selling Book of 2008 award. FRIENDS IN DEED (January 2010) is his latest novel. For more information, including links to his published short stories and novels, please visit AstonWest.com. You can also find T. M. Hunter on Twitter, Facebook, and MySpace as well.
11 May 2010
Weekly Goals - May 11, 2010
Whew! A bit short on the goals this week, but going good on the editing so far.
Results for this week:
1. 5700 /5000 words completed
2. 0/1000 words completed
And now the goals for this coming week:
1. Edit 5000 words on The Cure
2. 1000 words on Death Brings the Victory
Submission status for the week:
Short stories:
"Collateral" (since April 1)
"Conventional Wisdom" (Magazine closed to submissions, need to re-submit)
"Deadly Decisions" (since April 12)
Aston West
novels
short stories
writing goals
Results for this week:
1. 5700 /5000 words completed
2. 0/1000 words completed
And now the goals for this coming week:
1. Edit 5000 words on The Cure
2. 1000 words on Death Brings the Victory
Submission status for the week:
Short stories:
"Collateral" (since April 1)
"Conventional Wisdom" (Magazine closed to submissions, need to re-submit)
"Deadly Decisions" (since April 12)
Aston West
novels
short stories
writing goals
Labels: Aston West, novels, short stories, writing, writing goals
09 May 2010
Mothers Day?
Oh crap, that was today????
Haha, just kidding... :-)
Thankfully, all I have to worry about is getting my wife to send out her Mother's Day Card(s?) on time...which she did. I haven't had to worry about this holiday myself for more than 18 years now. It does come up as a time of reflection, but that's about it. Good thing, too, because getting around into restaurants today would have been a huge pain in the butt.
In the meantime, I've been busy this evening putting together a book trailer for my latest book, FRIENDS IN DEED.
Enjoy it! (Comments and critiques are more than welcome)
Haha, just kidding... :-)
Thankfully, all I have to worry about is getting my wife to send out her Mother's Day Card(s?) on time...which she did. I haven't had to worry about this holiday myself for more than 18 years now. It does come up as a time of reflection, but that's about it. Good thing, too, because getting around into restaurants today would have been a huge pain in the butt.
In the meantime, I've been busy this evening putting together a book trailer for my latest book, FRIENDS IN DEED.
Enjoy it! (Comments and critiques are more than welcome)
04 May 2010
Weekly Goals - May 4, 2010
Some great effort this week...not sure what got into me. Not only got through my weekly goals, but also completed all of my goals for the month of April as well. Woo hoo!
Of course, now I've come to a crossroads, and ended up having to make a choice. That choice has been made, and I'm now diving into the deep end of edits this month.
Results for this week:
1. 1400 /1000 words completed
And now the goals for this coming week:
1. Edit 5000 words on The Cure
2. 1000 words on Death Brings the Victory
Submission status for the week:
Short stories:
"Collateral" (since April 1)
"Conventional Wisdom" (since January 10)
"Deadly Decisions" (since April 12)
Aston West
novels
short stories
writing goals
Of course, now I've come to a crossroads, and ended up having to make a choice. That choice has been made, and I'm now diving into the deep end of edits this month.
Results for this week:
1. 1400 /1000 words completed
And now the goals for this coming week:
1. Edit 5000 words on The Cure
2. 1000 words on Death Brings the Victory
Submission status for the week:
Short stories:
"Collateral" (since April 1)
"Conventional Wisdom" (since January 10)
"Deadly Decisions" (since April 12)
Aston West
novels
short stories
writing goals
Labels: Aston West, novels, short stories, writing, writing goals
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