We are 11 days into November. I’ve written words on my work-in-progress for 10 of those days (haven’t logged any yet for today, but it’s only 8:30 AM my time). How am I doing so far? Let’s check. Kingdom of Fraun Short Stories When I started NaNo this year there were 3 short stories in... Continue Reading →
Today is November 1st. The day when I need to sit down with a careful outline and pen out the first 1667 words that will be my NaNo project.
When I originally wrote the book that would become Noises From the Other Side I wasn’t sure how good it was. That happens to me a lot, actually. I have this great idea that I’m all fired up about. I write an outline. I write the book. Then I get worried that it wasn’t really... Continue Reading →
May as well check in on the progress.
We’re one week into the month where I decided to throw the schedule, the goals, and the plans out the window completely and just get back to writing what feels right when I feel like writing. https://tabathashipleybooks.com/2022/09/30/october-plans/ Let’s see how that’s going. I really have thrown out the schedule. I have this document on my... Continue Reading →
I haven’t had a truly good writing month since January. Best to just rip the bandaid off with the true statements right from the start, yes? So, that’s the hard reality. January was the last time I saw myself make my goals overall for the month and make enough progress to be impressed with what... Continue Reading →
Let’s talk about what I’ve been up to.
I never even posted my October Wrap Up and suddenly November is over?
Today, I thought it might be fun to let you tag along with me and see how that process goes.
In typical 2021 fashion, I’m a bit behind on my list of things to do. Evidence #1-the fact that this is already October 6 and I’m barely sitting down to take a look at how my September went. Let’s check on that progress--better late than never! WRITING This month I had trouble getting out of... Continue Reading →
