Tag Archive: manuscript

Another numbing prose

Wind at my back blinking lights in my eyes words crashing through my head Wired and writing it all page after page turns Time to go to bed? Stationed in same motion Sitting… Continue reading

Holding My Breath

I’m tired. No, actually pretty damn exhausted. It has been a busy couple of months and it’s not really going to slow down much. I have been intensely Editing the manuscript each day… Continue reading

The Mighty Sticky Post

Blue, lemon yellow, bright as it sticks I can’t live without. In front of my eyes, it bears my thoughts It cradles a new direction. Ideas important, essential. My Lifeline Pinned before they… Continue reading

My Now…

My brain is locked in details WORDS Mixing around. Characters tug at my sleeve SHOUT Wanting voice. Moments of emotion muddle EPISODES Shift flow. Calendar dates collide CHRONOLOGY Finding place. Multiple stories exchange… Continue reading

My Novel in One-syllable

Sam work. Bad thing. Guest there not see. Fear fast clean. Talk leave. Stew. Play. Drink. Fun. Then sick. Dread. Friend knows. Wife no. Sick bad. Doc tests. Not good. Death near. Bye… Continue reading

Too Fast

I live at a fast pace. I’m not a race car driver (though I do like to drive fast. I have absolutely no patience for slow drivers). I move fast. Eat fast. Clean… Continue reading

An Editing Limerick or two

The editing now has begun A mixture of pain and some fun At times I can’t think I long for a drink But feel its much better to run. The running does not… Continue reading

Taking the Next Step

Well I must admit this time around was so much better. I attended the annual Writers Fest again and I’m so pleased to say that I had a much better experience than last… Continue reading

Novel Update #9: DONE!

It’s Done! I have completed my manuscript for FALLOUT as of last night at 10:30pm. And I cried. Yes, I wept for the end and the completion of the journey for my characters.… Continue reading

Novel Update #8

I have failed. I humbly acknowledge my failure in completing my Novel before the end of June. Try as I might, summer has gotten the best of me and my precious writing. I… Continue reading