Yes, that is how June has started. Despite my desire to move faster, I am being lapped by turtles...specifically the turtles resting on the on in the picture above. I would be more frustrated except that I know that other authors out there have the same problem. It happens. You get over it, you move on.
My goal for May was to finish my WIP. This didn't happen. However, in my defense, I was writing a short story for my Creative Writing class that I ultimately submitted to the college literary journal. Feedback from various writerly friends and students from my class was really positive. So, we'll wait...and wait...and wait...and maybe hear back.
On other good news, poetry.com has risen from the dead. Spent some time on there and it looks really nice. I finally found my old poems that I posted on there. I've included links in my Publications and WIPs page. Check them out and leave me a comment if you want.
Also on that page, you'll see that I have retired "The Forgotten Arch". I did that because I was incorporating it into WIP#1 and have decided to alter it significantly to fit better into the plot (and because I have some ideas to make it sound cooler).
So, my goal for June? Well, I would like to finish the first draft of WIP#1 so I can get it out to Crit/Betas for review. Almost done, but like I said, I'm running a little slow right now. So, we'll see what happens. June isn't a #writemotivation check-in month, but I'll still be posting updates via Twitter and this blog. I also plan on cheering for all of my writer friends out there in the Tweet-verse. You guys are an inspiration and a joy to talk to.
'Till next time.
Ugh, poetry.com is the biggest scam. I submitted, no joke, a shopping list there, and it "won" their stupid award. http://accrispin.blogspot.com/2012/04/poetrycom-returns.html
ReplyDeleteGood luck on the short story though! And you'll finish the WIP this month.
Thanks!
DeleteYeah, they're under new management and it seems a lot different, so maybe it'll be decent. Either way, I have poetry on there that I posted before it shut down. I've even had people comment on it, of course, if you want your stuff "published" on the site, you have to rate 2 poems each time.
You know a lot of us are here all the time <3
ReplyDeleteI'm really proud of you. Seriously - you'll get that draft done - I'll cheer you on - flaming zombie strippers and everything
Thanks, KT. I hope to finish, but if I don't, I know that I have done the best that I could do at the time. :D
Deleteagain, I'm so jealous. What's slower than a turtle? If you know...well, that's what's lapping me now. :( Like you said, though, I'll get through it. I am pushing my way. I am having doubts now. Doubts of if I have enough content to make a novel. :/ I just need to push it back down and kick it's teeth in. Wanna kick me and I'll kick you?! :D
ReplyDeleteLOL. I'd rather not get kicked! :-p Yes, you need to kick that doubt in the teeth and tell it to sit down and shut up. I've read your stuff, it's good stuff! Trust me, I was worried I would have enough content too. Don't worry about the word count, just get the story done. Lot's of good Novellas out there too. Besides, you can always add words later, right? :D
DeleteGreat goal for June! And you're awesome on Twitter, so glad I get to chat with you here, too.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jennifer! :D I'm glad I get to chat with you too. :D
DeleteOn the plus side, turtles are notoriously friendly and will slow down if you ask them nicely.
ReplyDeleteHAHAHAHA! Thanks. :D You have a rapier wit. :D
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