Debra's Writing Log

Week 20

I can’t believe I’ve been doing this for 20 weeks already! How time flies. I worked so hard this week, but not on what I was supposed to, so I really don’t know if I’m doing myself any good here or not. I got on a roll with Malek. I even found a reader of the appropriate ago (8) who wants a draft as soon as I’m comfortable, so I’m trying to get that to him soon. I've also been invited to help write an article for a bookclub magazine, wihch should be unfolding soon. Song is going to have to wait at least one more week. I’m failing in my goal to have something in submission at all times, but it really can’t be helped. I won’t have a computer this week anyway. If I get any work done at all, I’ll be pleased!

Week 19

Unfortunately, I didn’t get as much done as I’d hoped this week. I do have my cover letter ready for Song, but I didn’t get the rewrites finished. I thought I had a better ending, but no. It’s awkward. I had to put it aside so I can get a fresh look in a day or two.

I did a lot of writing this week, but not work. I ended up in contact with an old friend whom I haven’t seen in about 14 years. Needless to say, there was a lot to catch up on. I love the internet! But I feel like I’ve been slacking professionally for a couple of weeks now. I’d better get my act together this week!

Week 18

Yes, I skipped a week. It wasn’t for lack of working, but for lack of time to post here. (Husband needed this computer last weekend and most of the week, too) So, here it is, Mother’s Day (Hi Mom!) I haven’t had time to write today, unless this counts, but otherwise, I’m plugging along. In the last two weeks, I found out that Song did not make the final cut of the competition I’d entered. With 1200+ other entries, I had little chance, especially with my story for young kids, but I do have some ideas for rewriting it before I send it to magazines, so the submission to the contest was well worth it. I’ve also been working away at Malek. I got hung up on chapter seven, and decided to insert some more stuff into chapter two, so I’m basically starting over on editing. Don’t know if I’ll ever be done. I also got inspired to work on Trespiece again after finding it in my desk. So, lots going on. My goal for the coming week is to rewrite Song, and type up a cover letter. Don’t know if I’ll work up the nerve to send it out this week, but I’ll get it ready!