21. November 2008 by colleen.

I’m so excited about my new WIP. I’d written a rough outline. Worked for a bit following it, then BAM! While waiting for my haircut appointment, I got this new plotline idea that blows my mind. Something new (or not widely known) about a much talked about subject. I guess a novel twist. I can’t wait to incorporate it!

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9. November 2008 by colleen.

I finally wrote those magical words for my WIP. I know it’s not ready to go out and needs a lot of polishing but I’m excited. I ended it with an epilogue leaving even myself thinking “Oh, I want to know what happens in the next book.” Of course, I haven’t worked that out yet but I think it will be cool.

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14. October 2008 by colleen.

…we bought three new book shelves. I’m so excited. All my fiction books will find a home in them and be put in alphabetical order by author’s last name. Much more organized than various piles throughout the house!

Yesterday was a very good writing day. I had lost some enthusiasm for my WIP but it is now renewed.

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8. October 2008 by colleen.

To go along with my new version of Soul Jar, my husband made a book trailer using his incredible computer skills. I love it!

Soul Jar Book Trailer

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1. October 2008 by colleen.

I finished the most recent (I forget how many versions I’ve written) revision. I think it’s good. Waiting for beta feedback. Almost all my beta readers are agented now and some are published (or about to be). I wonder if they still seek feedback from others or is it all in the agent’s hands? Are they allowed to show their work to others?

Another thing I noticed in my new rewrite–many of the changes were suggested by readers long ago but I dismissed them because “it wasn’t the story I wanted to tell”. Now that I’ve made these additions I think the story has vastly improved.

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25. September 2008 by colleen.

I’ve been ignoring my little blog.

Today I’m in a good mood. Doing some cool revisions(adding a new character and storyline) to Soul Jar. Also, I received an email from Melissa Marr–I won second place in her art contest. Yay, I get to pick out a bunch of supplies! Which will really be helpful  because yesterday I got a huge oil painting commission.

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25. August 2008 by colleen.

Computer problems kept me away but even though the computer is still not in top form, I still get a few hours a day to write, research, and post.

Tasks for today:

Write another chapter  for WIP

Status check on unanswered subs

Read regularly visited blogs and comment if appropriate

Work on illustrations for project 2

…lowly household chores like make dinner, etc. Thankfully, cleaning lady is scheduled for tomorrow.

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13. August 2008 by colleen.

I tried to write without going back—plunging forward chapter after chapter. I couldn’t do it. I went back to the beginning, nitpicked a bit and then decided my MC was boring, some characters too “bubblegum”, and the story was fizzing out as I went along.

Sat down and totally retooled my characters, made an outline (like I used to do)and —in my opinion–it was the right choice. I cut mercilessly but now my excitement for the project is renewed.

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7. August 2008 by colleen.

I am a beta reader for a woman who writes paranormal/sci fi’ish fiction. Developing the rules of an alternate world is hard–especially when it involves technology(I am so not mechanically inclined) but it is so essential.

Made another successful recipe for my cookbook yesterday and made a pretty chocolate cake today–hopefully it tastes as good as it looks. Now, I’m done baking and back to werewolves.

Got a request for another full today!

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3. August 2008 by colleen.

I found this section from the blue board that i had never seen before http://www.verlakay.com/Pages/34Transcripts.html

Great interviews! Thought I’d tell all my blog readers or a um… reader, Jenn.

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