Wednesday
Jan312007
blogging, truffles, whining and books
Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at 11:44AM
My novel revision is going well. I've been trying a new method for this rewrite: working in Scrivener on an increasingly detailed outline, sometimes to the point of individual scenes. So far it's worked very well; in theory, this should make the actual writing process go much more smoothly. If this method works for me, then I'll write my next novel the same way.
Above: Cartoon for Inkygirl and selfish wishful hope! :-)
The actual REWRITE starts today. I can use big chunks and even chapters from the old version, so it won't be a complete rewrite, but there's going to be a fair amount of writing involved. I'm aiming for the whole process to take about 4-6 weeks at most. I've already turned down one writing assignment and one illustration assignment so I can focus on this.
I'm hesitant to say that I'll be Blathering less because the truth is that Blathering keeps me sane. :-) But don't be surprised if my posting frequency becomes less predictable over the next while.
Will Write For Chocolate has been updated. Click on image above for a bigger version. Column topic (which I've cross-posted to Inkygirl): "Good blog writing." I've also asked readers for any blogs they read which have writing they especially like. Feel free to post your answers at the bottom of this week's Will Write For Chocolate column.
What I don't talk about in my column is personal preference. Everyone likes reading different types of blogs and blog entries. I tend to avoid blogs that are mainly just lists, for example; I prefer to read blogs written by those not afraid to let the readers have a peek into their psyche, what makes them tick.
On the other hand, I avoid personal blogs that make a habit of sharing a little TOO much, especially if the content is almost always negative, whining and/or nasty. It's almost like a good friendship...while I'm sure my closer friends probably wouldn't mind my occasional rant or whine (and believe me, I've subjected them to both), I suspect they'd get a tad weary if I made a habit of it longterm. I feel the same way, and even more so when it comes to blogs written by people I don't know nearly as well.
But let me reiterate since last time I mentioned this topic, several of you took it personally ("you're talking about MY blog, aren't you?!?")...everyone is entitled to a rant/whine now and then; I know I feel this way as well. And if you want to rant/whine all the time in your blog, 24 hours, GO AHEAD. Just don't expect me to read it.
Unless it's brilliantly written, of course, in which case I will inevitably be compelled to subscribe to its RSS feed despite all my frothings at the mouth, my willpower caving like it did to the siren call of that last decadent chocolate truffle...
Yay, the homemade truffles I ordered from Tammy's Tastings arrived earlier this week! Above photo: starting at the top left and working clockwise: hazelnut praline, caramel, strawberry-balsamic, and passionfruit. The caramel and hazelnut praline were my favourites.
For those who attended Confusion recently, Tammy ran the hospitality suite at the convention and is starting her own business.
Finished last night:
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Above: Cartoon for Inkygirl and selfish wishful hope! :-)
The actual REWRITE starts today. I can use big chunks and even chapters from the old version, so it won't be a complete rewrite, but there's going to be a fair amount of writing involved. I'm aiming for the whole process to take about 4-6 weeks at most. I've already turned down one writing assignment and one illustration assignment so I can focus on this.
I'm hesitant to say that I'll be Blathering less because the truth is that Blathering keeps me sane. :-) But don't be surprised if my posting frequency becomes less predictable over the next while.
Will Write For Chocolate has been updated. Click on image above for a bigger version. Column topic (which I've cross-posted to Inkygirl): "Good blog writing." I've also asked readers for any blogs they read which have writing they especially like. Feel free to post your answers at the bottom of this week's Will Write For Chocolate column.
What I don't talk about in my column is personal preference. Everyone likes reading different types of blogs and blog entries. I tend to avoid blogs that are mainly just lists, for example; I prefer to read blogs written by those not afraid to let the readers have a peek into their psyche, what makes them tick.
On the other hand, I avoid personal blogs that make a habit of sharing a little TOO much, especially if the content is almost always negative, whining and/or nasty. It's almost like a good friendship...while I'm sure my closer friends probably wouldn't mind my occasional rant or whine (and believe me, I've subjected them to both), I suspect they'd get a tad weary if I made a habit of it longterm. I feel the same way, and even more so when it comes to blogs written by people I don't know nearly as well.
But let me reiterate since last time I mentioned this topic, several of you took it personally ("you're talking about MY blog, aren't you?!?")...everyone is entitled to a rant/whine now and then; I know I feel this way as well. And if you want to rant/whine all the time in your blog, 24 hours, GO AHEAD. Just don't expect me to read it.
Unless it's brilliantly written, of course, in which case I will inevitably be compelled to subscribe to its RSS feed despite all my frothings at the mouth, my willpower caving like it did to the siren call of that last decadent chocolate truffle...
Yay, the homemade truffles I ordered from Tammy's Tastings arrived earlier this week! Above photo: starting at the top left and working clockwise: hazelnut praline, caramel, strawberry-balsamic, and passionfruit. The caramel and hazelnut praline were my favourites.
For those who attended Confusion recently, Tammy ran the hospitality suite at the convention and is starting her own business.
Finished last night:
 | Rebel Angels by Libba Bray. I enjoyed this sequel just as much as I did A Great and Terrible Beauty. Mystery, supernatural, suspense and a bit of romance...it had it all. Very much looking forward to the third and last in the series! |
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