THE DAY
I’d fully intended to return to the book today, especially after working on covers yesterday and giving my brain a rest (and a chance to think about whether I really wanted to include another twist to my character’s life). But, you know, I didn’t sleep well again, though this time it was because I was unhappy with one of those covers (the one for DRIVING BLIND). I knew it wasn’t quite right, though I figured it was probably good enough for the assignment. (Although I hate being only “good enough.” Like, if I’m going to spend time on something, that means I’ve spent time I’ll never get back. So I try to treat every assignment as make-or-break and as seriously as possible. For these covers, that wasn’t so tough because they are for stories I’ve really written that I would eventually like to put up.)
So, anyway, I was fretting about the stupid cover–and thinking about the book–but mainly fretting.
Which meant that, this morning, I made coffee, did a cursory check of my email, and then started right in with a new cover. Worked on it for several hours because getting all those letters to look right on a diagonal was very tricky (and I had to change fonts a couple of times to find a good match). In the end, I think this is a better cover. Don’t know if it’s “right,” but it’s definitely one I feel more comfortable turning in for an assignment.
Then, turned my attention to trying to get some writing done. Not as easy I thought it would be, and after thinking that I wouldn’t include this complication…I decided to include it. Which meant setting the scene, etc. By the time I’d sort of decided on an approach, it was time to go swim because we’re going out with folks in a few hours and the pool closes at 3 on Saturdays. Did a little shopping after that, too.
So…not the greatest writing day. But I’m trying not to sweat it. Before we leave, I’ll likely work out the chapter beats so I know what the hell I’m doing. As always, things always occur to me when I’m NOT at the bloody computer.
WRITING OUT LOUD
GHOST IN THE MACHINE
Day 1: 4326 Day 11: 2500 Day 21: 1800 Day 31: 745
Day 2: 2085 Day 12: 500 Day 22: 0 Day 32: 0
Day 3: 3011 Day 13: 1000 Day 23: 2700 Day 33: 4000
Day 4: 2652. Day 14: 3700 Day 24: 3500 Day 34: 2800
Day 5: 3210 Day 15: 5630 Day 25: 1500 Day 35: 4500
Day 6: 3450 Day 16: 1060 Day 26: 0 Day 36: 4800
Day 7: 0 Day 17: 130 Day 27: 0 Day 37: 0
Day 8: 2756 Day 18: 0 Day 28: 380 Day 38: 450
Day 9: 4580 Day 19: 3000 Day 29: 390
Day 10: 2670 Day 20: 2600 Day 30: 380
Blog Post: 540
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What I’m Watching:
At the moment . . . the Kansas City Chiefs are trouncing the Texans. This should be no surprise to anyone.
I’ll miss a good three quarters of the Steelers this evening, which sucks. But at least there’s the radio and then the last quarter.
OTOH, the lights keep flickering and there’s a rainstorm that’s moved in. If we lose power, I will be pissed.
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What I’m Reading:
Pet Sematary…maybe. I need to have some concentrated time to get into this.
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What I’m Listening to:
14 by Peter Cline; it’s not bad, though I’ve only listened to about 40 minutes. Cline wrote The Fold which I liked, though, so I’m willing to give this some time, and the narrator’s decent.
