Deep into revisions this week which means a lower word count – 4,051 words. That sounds pretty good but I spent over 14 hours writing to get that. The beginning of … Read More
I admit it. I don’t like editing.
I finally started going through my editor’s changes to Glitch Mitchell and the Unseen Planet today. Basically, I couldn’t think of an excuse not to. Leah (working title) has gone to its editor, the Glitch cover is progressing … Read More
Metrics Monday – 7th July 2014
It was all Glitch all of the time last week – 5,743 words of revisions and a completed third draft. Sunday’s 2,441 words was also my third most productive writing … Read More
Glitch – Draft Three Complete
Celebration time! Despite the fact my office is currently hot enough to roast an author, I’ve just wrapped up the third draft of Glitch Mitchell and the Unseen Planet. Final word count was … Read More
A Year of Writing
It’s been said many times by many people much smarter than me that the secret to successful writing is to write every day. Even if it’s only for a few … Read More
Metrics Monday – 30th June 2014
Another productive week – I managed to write a total of 5,177 words. Not as good as last week, but still pretty respectable. The first four days were spent on the Leah (working title) … Read More
Metrics Monday-ish – 23rd Jun 2014
It turns out going on holiday gives my productivity a huge boost. Who knew? That’s a total of 9,006 words. Even my worst day, Saturday, broke the 500 word mark and … Read More
Glitch – Draft Two Complete
I’ve just wrapped up the final tweaks on the second draft of Glitch Mitchell and the Unseen Planet. This draft clocks in at 55,673 words which is quite a bit less … Read More
Metrics Monday – 16th June 2014
Last week was exceptionally good – a total of 8,358 words including 3,603 words on Sunday which is the most productive single day I’ve ever had. The week was spent on a … Read More