Well, it's official. At about 9:30 pm last night, I finished my first screenplay. Space Bugs is still the working title and I am very satisfied with how it turned out. My final word count is at 20,099 words, so just eked in. I know I created some gaps though which I will add to the script to fix. I'm going to fix the major stuff today and tomorrow and then put it up for a while. After my head clears I'll come back and edit it. I have a tentative gameplan of submitting it in September. This is dictated by wanting to let it sit on a shelf in July and then do an edit in early August. After that edit I'll let it sit for a few weeks and then do another edit in late August or early September. After that have some test readers and let it fly.
On a side note, Script Frenzy appears to have overstepped themselves. I'm not positive, but it appears that the Young Writer's program got more money than could be afforded. They are basically begging at this point and I find myself torn. On one side I don't have a problem with the donation, but on the other side it seems like I'm bailing them out. I participated in Script Frenzy specifically because it was free and I am just getting my career going. Yet now, what appears to be fiscal irresponsibility is causing them to pressure me and others to make donations. Not how I like to do business personally. I have no decisions yet, but thought I would mention that this appears to be an example of making sure you understand your limitations. If you want to make a donation, click HERE.
In other news, I am really eager to do some more work on my Agent P character. This was a fluke from Writing.com which I enjoyed thoroughly and for which I recieved a lot of positive praise. I talked about trying to push him to publication before, but never went after it. Of course, that was when my confidence level was lower. I am thinking that I will do 14 stories targetted at the 6-9 yr old age range. I'm going to sketch out what that would take and see if I can turn out a story or two.
I also turned out a 2300 word piece yesterday for an absolute write contest. I posted for feedback, but I intend to edit it today and then shelve it for two weeks. Hopefully it can go out by the end of July. I think it was a good piece, although I have no feedback yet.
On the brat front, I am pulling together ideas for a children's or young adults series where the main characters will be military brats in a fantasy setting. My thought is that their problems will be similar, but different. Whereas many others might have the brat side as a background element, my characters will have it as a focal point driving them through the story(ies). I am targetting completion of the story outlines for the end of next week.
I also recieved copies of Third Culture Kids, by David Pollock, and my copy of the book spotlighted in the information bar, Mary Weichert's Military Brats. Here's a link to David's book on Amazon:
Wow! Will wonders never cease. I was getting the link for David's book and stumbled on this one.
Someone else is helping TCKs, even if not specifically BRATs. Please note, I have never heard of this book before today, so check it out at your own risk.
Feel free to leave a comment if you have suggestions on any of these ideas.
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Thursday, June 28, 2007
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Writing Resources
I wanted to list out a number of resources that I have found useful to date. This list is likely to change, but my intention is to keep it up in some form from now on.
My first question was how to format this list. I could just do a data dump and let people sort through it, but that is not very helpful and can actually be annoying for myself and you. Instead, I can group them according to some key dimensions. The challenge on the second one is ensuring that I get the correct keywords and descriptions.
After due consideration, I'm going with the second option and we'll adjust as necessary in the future.
Meeting other writers:
Absolute Write - Just was told about this one, but I like it already. Still looking around, so I can't give too much detail about it's inner working and all.
Writing.com - Been on here for about a year now. I really like the number of writing contests and the help given to newbies, but the emphasis on posting to the site concerns me. Personally, I want to see my work in print. Posting to Writing.com CAN create potential issues with first publication rights. Whether the issue would win or lose in court is a matter of fierce debate, but my bottom line is that I would rather avoid the possibility.
Script Frenzy - Great resource while it is happening. Outside these times, this well dries up. You might cling to a few friends in the intervening months, but that's the only yearlong help this can offer.
NaNoWriMo - Another great resource while it is happening. The community is growing so more interaction outside of November may begin to happen, but I haven't noticed it yet. Similar to Script Frenzy, there is the possibility of holding on to friends after the crazy month ends.
In my local area there is also the Atlanta Writer's Club. They have activities going on all around the Atlanta area, so check the specifics for your locale. I've never been and only just heard about them, so I don't have any additional insight about them at this point.
I had intended to make this more inclusive, but my day is getting away from me. I will post more tomorrow.
My first question was how to format this list. I could just do a data dump and let people sort through it, but that is not very helpful and can actually be annoying for myself and you. Instead, I can group them according to some key dimensions. The challenge on the second one is ensuring that I get the correct keywords and descriptions.
After due consideration, I'm going with the second option and we'll adjust as necessary in the future.
Meeting other writers:
Absolute Write - Just was told about this one, but I like it already. Still looking around, so I can't give too much detail about it's inner working and all.
Writing.com - Been on here for about a year now. I really like the number of writing contests and the help given to newbies, but the emphasis on posting to the site concerns me. Personally, I want to see my work in print. Posting to Writing.com CAN create potential issues with first publication rights. Whether the issue would win or lose in court is a matter of fierce debate, but my bottom line is that I would rather avoid the possibility.
Script Frenzy - Great resource while it is happening. Outside these times, this well dries up. You might cling to a few friends in the intervening months, but that's the only yearlong help this can offer.
NaNoWriMo - Another great resource while it is happening. The community is growing so more interaction outside of November may begin to happen, but I haven't noticed it yet. Similar to Script Frenzy, there is the possibility of holding on to friends after the crazy month ends.
In my local area there is also the Atlanta Writer's Club. They have activities going on all around the Atlanta area, so check the specifics for your locale. I've never been and only just heard about them, so I don't have any additional insight about them at this point.
I had intended to make this more inclusive, but my day is getting away from me. I will post more tomorrow.
Monday, June 25, 2007
Who are these people, anyway?
Been a hectic few days for me.
First, my best news is getting confirmation that I have a seat in the Dragon*Con Basic Writer's Workshop. I'm still kicking around being part of the Advanced Workshop, but I'm leaning toward a 'no' at this point. My main reason is wanting to be sure that I digest the information from the basic workshop, but I'm also nervous about whether I will click with Ann Crispin. It's nothing personal, but I know sometimes people don't mesh well. Pair up those two with a desire to spend some time enjoying the rest of Dragon*Con and I reach my decision. Now we'll see if that changes with time.
Second, I attended the second meeting (my first) of the Master Mind Group in Cumming. I met Shawn, Cheryl, and Ben there. We were quite an ecclectic collection of aspiring published authors. Or I should say, everyone except Cheryl. She gets the cookie for the most success to date with one sale already published in a Chicken Soup book, and a pending podcast (which in my true form I already forgot who it was sold to.) Cheryl has a blog up that you can check out as well.
Shawn has a webpage and blog that you can check out as well. She has written for quite a while, but, like me, is still searching for the editor who will be blinded by her brilliance. She also is the Municipal Liaison for Scriptfrenzy and NaNoWriMo. Very passionate woman with big dreams for providing support to authors, locally and globally.
Ben wins the rookie award for the meeting. Great guy, he is just getting his feet under him in his writing. He was very refreshing in his candor and openness to suggestions. I hope to see him there again.
I took my camera with intentions of snapping some photos to post, but maybe next time. The small size of the group made the thought of snapping photos seem invasive to me. I'll take the camera next time and we'll see.
On the writing front, my screenplay is up to 14,000 words and climbing. I have five days to hit 20K, but then I have some polishing to do. This is definitely a rough draft. But overall it has been fun.
I also have done some more work on my short story, Jameson Special Op. I got a great piece of advice last night which brought a revelation I was begining to suspect. I have the story starting too soon. I need to change the starting point and that will help with word count, as well as helping with holding reader interest. I hope to get a chance to work on that later today.
First, my best news is getting confirmation that I have a seat in the Dragon*Con Basic Writer's Workshop. I'm still kicking around being part of the Advanced Workshop, but I'm leaning toward a 'no' at this point. My main reason is wanting to be sure that I digest the information from the basic workshop, but I'm also nervous about whether I will click with Ann Crispin. It's nothing personal, but I know sometimes people don't mesh well. Pair up those two with a desire to spend some time enjoying the rest of Dragon*Con and I reach my decision. Now we'll see if that changes with time.
Second, I attended the second meeting (my first) of the Master Mind Group in Cumming. I met Shawn, Cheryl, and Ben there. We were quite an ecclectic collection of aspiring published authors. Or I should say, everyone except Cheryl. She gets the cookie for the most success to date with one sale already published in a Chicken Soup book, and a pending podcast (which in my true form I already forgot who it was sold to.) Cheryl has a blog up that you can check out as well.
Shawn has a webpage and blog that you can check out as well. She has written for quite a while, but, like me, is still searching for the editor who will be blinded by her brilliance. She also is the Municipal Liaison for Scriptfrenzy and NaNoWriMo. Very passionate woman with big dreams for providing support to authors, locally and globally.
Ben wins the rookie award for the meeting. Great guy, he is just getting his feet under him in his writing. He was very refreshing in his candor and openness to suggestions. I hope to see him there again.
I took my camera with intentions of snapping some photos to post, but maybe next time. The small size of the group made the thought of snapping photos seem invasive to me. I'll take the camera next time and we'll see.
On the writing front, my screenplay is up to 14,000 words and climbing. I have five days to hit 20K, but then I have some polishing to do. This is definitely a rough draft. But overall it has been fun.
I also have done some more work on my short story, Jameson Special Op. I got a great piece of advice last night which brought a revelation I was begining to suspect. I have the story starting too soon. I need to change the starting point and that will help with word count, as well as helping with holding reader interest. I hope to get a chance to work on that later today.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
State of Literary BRATdom in Fiction
I have changed the format considerably, but still want to keep everyone updated on my progress.
Checks in the mail for the Writing Workshop in August. I don't have any idea when I will know something on that one. I'm guessing two to four weeks.
My Screenplay is coming along nicely. We are two thirds through the month and I have about 10,000 words written so far. Although this might seem like I'm behind the curve, I have been adding about 2000 words every two days, so I am doing fine so far. The drop was mostly due to some issues last week. Don't worry, it will be finished on time.
I have also started a new story. It is tentatively called Jameson Special Op for now. I'll tweek the title later. The story is a science fiction piece which deals with a military dependant and his relationship with his father (a Colonel in the Army.) This is the true story, but in the mix the hero must deal with aliens and a situation which he finds himself uniquely qualified for.
This leads me into the relationship between these two topics. There is method to my madness, at least on this occasion. I think there is a remarkable lack of material available for the public about military dependants and our unique struggles and viewpoints. Since I am just getting started in my writing career, I am in a privileged position of being able to tailor my work around these dynamics. So that is what I'm going to become more focused on.
I will not claim that every story or book I write will deal with military dependants, but I will make a concerted effort to include our stories within my stories. There is a risk that this may not be popular, but since when did a BRAT care about not being accepted? I can deal with anything for three years.
If you are interested in some of the things that have been written to date, check out these links:
If you're like me, you look at this list and think that it is kind of sad that so many men, women, and children are underrepresented within our fictional literary world. Oh there are slight mentions where brats play a minor role here or there in other works, but the list of main characters and themes is criminally short. It should be noted that there is an increasing number of non-fiction books which are directed at military families and specifically parents in the military, not to mention autobiographies. But when you cross the line to read a work of fiction, the picking become noticeably slimmer. I can't make others fix it, so I guess I will join the few innovators who are trying to make a difference.
Who are those others? I'm working on a list of the resources which I think warrant mentioning. Hopefully I will have that finished in the next week or so.
Until then, bear with me, and keep reading.
Checks in the mail for the Writing Workshop in August. I don't have any idea when I will know something on that one. I'm guessing two to four weeks.
My Screenplay is coming along nicely. We are two thirds through the month and I have about 10,000 words written so far. Although this might seem like I'm behind the curve, I have been adding about 2000 words every two days, so I am doing fine so far. The drop was mostly due to some issues last week. Don't worry, it will be finished on time.
I have also started a new story. It is tentatively called Jameson Special Op for now. I'll tweek the title later. The story is a science fiction piece which deals with a military dependant and his relationship with his father (a Colonel in the Army.) This is the true story, but in the mix the hero must deal with aliens and a situation which he finds himself uniquely qualified for.
This leads me into the relationship between these two topics. There is method to my madness, at least on this occasion. I think there is a remarkable lack of material available for the public about military dependants and our unique struggles and viewpoints. Since I am just getting started in my writing career, I am in a privileged position of being able to tailor my work around these dynamics. So that is what I'm going to become more focused on.
I will not claim that every story or book I write will deal with military dependants, but I will make a concerted effort to include our stories within my stories. There is a risk that this may not be popular, but since when did a BRAT care about not being accepted? I can deal with anything for three years.
If you are interested in some of the things that have been written to date, check out these links:
If you're like me, you look at this list and think that it is kind of sad that so many men, women, and children are underrepresented within our fictional literary world. Oh there are slight mentions where brats play a minor role here or there in other works, but the list of main characters and themes is criminally short. It should be noted that there is an increasing number of non-fiction books which are directed at military families and specifically parents in the military, not to mention autobiographies. But when you cross the line to read a work of fiction, the picking become noticeably slimmer. I can't make others fix it, so I guess I will join the few innovators who are trying to make a difference.
Who are those others? I'm working on a list of the resources which I think warrant mentioning. Hopefully I will have that finished in the next week or so.
Until then, bear with me, and keep reading.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Master Mind Group Starting in Cumming
One element of writing is the need to have works poured over, critiqued, and then returned with appropriate doses of encouragement and guidance. There are many resources for this, including Writing.com, Critters, and NaNoWriMo. But I have also been searching for writing groups which would meet locally. I am a believer that we need to interact with each other and additionally need to have face-to-face time with other authors.
Why do I think the face time is important?
I think it is invaluable to watch people's expressions and reactions. Did they laugh at the parts I thought they would? Did they reread a section several time to understand it? Did their forehead crinkle up in frustration? Were they looking up from my story because they had a hard time following it?
All of these questions and more can be answered by watching others while they read. Add to this the fact that I can get a lot of milage out of seeing people's faces while they critique my work. It makes a big difference in how I understand their comments.
Therefore I am excited about a 'Master Mind Group' forming in the Cumming area. For a complete list of the dates and times, look HERE.
Mapquest directions follow:
Map of Atlanta Bread Co:770-888-9921 908 Buford Rd Cumming, GA 30041, US
So what are the other resources I listed up there?
Writing.com is a web site where people can post pretty much any writing they want to. There is everything from self-help and personal rants to science fiction and fantasy. The groups span the ages from pre-teen and teen to retirees with a corresponding range of abilities and interests. I personally like some of the 'contests' which they run. Three to check out are:
The Writer's Cramp: A contest run daily to help get people out of writer's cramp.
I like this one because it makes you write concisely on a set subject. Good exercise.
A Picture is Worth 1000 Words: Weekly contest where you look at a picture and
then write a short story to explain the image. Another good exercise.
Dialogue 500: Weekly contest where you are given a prompt and must tell a story
just by using dialogue. I love the exercise, although it is extremely challenging to
me personally. I want to give too many descriptions.
The major drawback to writing.com is that getting critiques becomes harder after you have been on there for a while. I might get one critique a week now. So I mostly use this to keep the creative juices flowing and to keep from getting lazy or dull.
Critters: Critters is a group of science fiction, fantasy, and horror writers who review each other's works and offer advice for improvement. You are required to perform at least one review a month AND keep your review ratio over 75% (ratio is critiques/weeks in group.) This is a great group of people who have helped me a lot. Be aware though, this group is for SERIOUS aspiring authors. Feedback is tactful, but blunt. If your story stinks, you will know it. If you can't handle that honesty, look somewhere else. I must admit that I was a little wounded by some of the comments my first couple of times. A good idea to help yourself would be to put the story aside for a little while and then send it in. Stories that you just wrote are usually tougher to accept criticism on.
NaNoWriMo: NaNoWriMo stands for National Novel Writing Month. I have not done this one yet, although I am participating in the Scriptfrenzy this month. It makes this list because I have heard a lot of good things about the organization and the people it attracts. The people tend to be very supportive and helpful. The challenge is a lofty one, write a 50,000 word Novel in 30 days (November.) The emphasis is on meeting this goal and I'm told the people are wonderful about supporting that endeavor. Unfortunately, they only try this feat once a year, so outside of that time frame you are on your own.
One note here is that many of the participants have little or no aspiration to be professionals, so if that is your goal be aware of the differences. Most of the encouragement from this group looks at getting the word count, not necessarily getting a QUALITY manuscript. I also feel that you should know that most editors that I have read about are looking for novels in the 80,000 to 120,000 word range.
The guy who started NaNoWriMo has brought out a book and a novel writing kit as well, you can check them out below.
Until next time, keep writing.
Why do I think the face time is important?
I think it is invaluable to watch people's expressions and reactions. Did they laugh at the parts I thought they would? Did they reread a section several time to understand it? Did their forehead crinkle up in frustration? Were they looking up from my story because they had a hard time following it?
All of these questions and more can be answered by watching others while they read. Add to this the fact that I can get a lot of milage out of seeing people's faces while they critique my work. It makes a big difference in how I understand their comments.
Therefore I am excited about a 'Master Mind Group' forming in the Cumming area. For a complete list of the dates and times, look HERE.
Mapquest directions follow:
Map of Atlanta Bread Co:770-888-9921 908 Buford Rd Cumming, GA 30041, US
So what are the other resources I listed up there?
Writing.com is a web site where people can post pretty much any writing they want to. There is everything from self-help and personal rants to science fiction and fantasy. The groups span the ages from pre-teen and teen to retirees with a corresponding range of abilities and interests. I personally like some of the 'contests' which they run. Three to check out are:
The Writer's Cramp: A contest run daily to help get people out of writer's cramp.
I like this one because it makes you write concisely on a set subject. Good exercise.
A Picture is Worth 1000 Words: Weekly contest where you look at a picture and
then write a short story to explain the image. Another good exercise.
Dialogue 500: Weekly contest where you are given a prompt and must tell a story
just by using dialogue. I love the exercise, although it is extremely challenging to
me personally. I want to give too many descriptions.
The major drawback to writing.com is that getting critiques becomes harder after you have been on there for a while. I might get one critique a week now. So I mostly use this to keep the creative juices flowing and to keep from getting lazy or dull.
Critters: Critters is a group of science fiction, fantasy, and horror writers who review each other's works and offer advice for improvement. You are required to perform at least one review a month AND keep your review ratio over 75% (ratio is critiques/weeks in group.) This is a great group of people who have helped me a lot. Be aware though, this group is for SERIOUS aspiring authors. Feedback is tactful, but blunt. If your story stinks, you will know it. If you can't handle that honesty, look somewhere else. I must admit that I was a little wounded by some of the comments my first couple of times. A good idea to help yourself would be to put the story aside for a little while and then send it in. Stories that you just wrote are usually tougher to accept criticism on.
NaNoWriMo: NaNoWriMo stands for National Novel Writing Month. I have not done this one yet, although I am participating in the Scriptfrenzy this month. It makes this list because I have heard a lot of good things about the organization and the people it attracts. The people tend to be very supportive and helpful. The challenge is a lofty one, write a 50,000 word Novel in 30 days (November.) The emphasis is on meeting this goal and I'm told the people are wonderful about supporting that endeavor. Unfortunately, they only try this feat once a year, so outside of that time frame you are on your own.
One note here is that many of the participants have little or no aspiration to be professionals, so if that is your goal be aware of the differences. Most of the encouragement from this group looks at getting the word count, not necessarily getting a QUALITY manuscript. I also feel that you should know that most editors that I have read about are looking for novels in the 80,000 to 120,000 word range.
The guy who started NaNoWriMo has brought out a book and a novel writing kit as well, you can check them out below.
Until next time, keep writing.
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Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Which way now?
Almost 3000 words done for ScriptFrenzy so far. Straightline math says that I need to have 2,667 words done, so I'm on track. I am aiming for having 7,337 words done by Thursday since I will be doing family things all weekend. Shouldn't be a problem after today. I generally have more time on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Emailed with a professional writer that I know and got more encouragement. She has been at this a long time, so her words get extra weight from me. I needed the shot in the arm.
So, I'm going to open up here, for those who want to tune out, check back with me later. For those who like the dirty, emotional stuff, here you go.
I was diagnosed a couple of weeks ago as being in a depression. He asked these questions and my answer to most of them was 'of course', 'yeah', or 'doesn't everyone?' Most of the things he asked have gone on for most of my life. So now I look at my past and wonder if this episode or that episode may have been depression striking.
My big things revolve around a feeling of intense sadness and being disinterested in everything. The other areas play a role as well, but these are two of the bigger things. The disinterested is the part that bothers me the most since it affects my ability to write. I don't like that at all.
For those who will ask, I'm not suicidal. That didn't shock me though. I've always been more of a 'runner'. I used to jump into my car and drive until I had to fill it up and then would come back. But I have a wife and two year old now. I can't afford to abandon them, even for a few hours. I know that much.
My wife and I are working through it. It makes things wierd for both of us as we figure it out. It has been suggested by a friend with a Psychology Degree that I should get counseling and consider medication. I'm not sure yet. Both have risks, in my opinion. On the other side of that coin, both have tremendous opportunities for me if they go well.
Decisions, decisions, decision.
Emailed with a professional writer that I know and got more encouragement. She has been at this a long time, so her words get extra weight from me. I needed the shot in the arm.
So, I'm going to open up here, for those who want to tune out, check back with me later. For those who like the dirty, emotional stuff, here you go.
I was diagnosed a couple of weeks ago as being in a depression. He asked these questions and my answer to most of them was 'of course', 'yeah', or 'doesn't everyone?' Most of the things he asked have gone on for most of my life. So now I look at my past and wonder if this episode or that episode may have been depression striking.
My big things revolve around a feeling of intense sadness and being disinterested in everything. The other areas play a role as well, but these are two of the bigger things. The disinterested is the part that bothers me the most since it affects my ability to write. I don't like that at all.
For those who will ask, I'm not suicidal. That didn't shock me though. I've always been more of a 'runner'. I used to jump into my car and drive until I had to fill it up and then would come back. But I have a wife and two year old now. I can't afford to abandon them, even for a few hours. I know that much.
My wife and I are working through it. It makes things wierd for both of us as we figure it out. It has been suggested by a friend with a Psychology Degree that I should get counseling and consider medication. I'm not sure yet. Both have risks, in my opinion. On the other side of that coin, both have tremendous opportunities for me if they go well.
Decisions, decisions, decision.
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Saturday, June 2, 2007
Writer's of the Future Rejection
It is official. Writers of the Future posted their list of finalists to be considered by the final judges and my name is not there. On one side I am disappointed that I did not advance. On the other side of that thought is the realization that this is my first submission to this contest and it draws the most recognition among aspiring writers so I am not exactly the only talent submitting a story. Add to this a number of revelations over the last two months about thing I could have done differently in the story.
Overall: no harm, no foul. The posted list was online, so I have not recieved the copy of my manuscript back yet. I am hoping that a stray note may have been made on it, but I have been warned that this is fairly rare. I can understand the judges guarding their advise while hoping still.
I have almost two thousand words done on my manuscript for Script Frenzy so far. I may write some more of it tonight yet. Other than that, I am leaning toward pushing forward on my novel more than another WotF submission. The novel is running around in my head currently, while the WotF stories are hanging in limbo. I will have to decide on Monday.
Hope you have a good weekend!
Overall: no harm, no foul. The posted list was online, so I have not recieved the copy of my manuscript back yet. I am hoping that a stray note may have been made on it, but I have been warned that this is fairly rare. I can understand the judges guarding their advise while hoping still.
I have almost two thousand words done on my manuscript for Script Frenzy so far. I may write some more of it tonight yet. Other than that, I am leaning toward pushing forward on my novel more than another WotF submission. The novel is running around in my head currently, while the WotF stories are hanging in limbo. I will have to decide on Monday.
Hope you have a good weekend!
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Friday, June 1, 2007
SCRIPT FRENZY BEGINS!!!!

Bet you thought I had forgotten this little project.
Not a chance. Just been dealing with life. But today is a 'must post' day.
Today is the beginning of the first SCRIPT FRENZY!! Don' t know what that is? Check out the page at 'scriptfrenzy.org' for more information, but the basics are that almost 7,000 people in the US and abroad have signed on to write a 20,000 word screen or stage script. Will any of them ever be produced? Who knows. Who cares. The goal is to write it. That is always the first step.
Life in general has been hectic this week. I was told at the end of last week something which I am still deciding how to feel about. I suppose I should share, but I can't say I'm ready to yet. I will have to contemplate that one some more.
On the writing front, got two short stories turned out over the last two days. One is more a scene than a story, so I'll have to flesh that one out, but this is more than I've been able to do recently. I'm excited about getting back on track.
Still no word on my first entry to the Writer's of the Future contest. I was told that not getting my manuscript back within the first four weeks was a good sign, so I'm clinging to that. I also check the WotF blog daily. http://wotfblog.galaxypress.com/ is the link if you want to see what I'm reading.
Well, I'm off to start my screenplay. I may paste some excerpts here later, but that will depend on my opinion of its chances for production as well as my making time to put them up. If you do want to read some of my work, please check it out at http://Writing.Com/authors/dspinella
Have a good weekend!
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