The Next Novel | Shayne Terry | Substack

I’ve mentioned that in addition to my current novel project, I’ve been working on a nonfiction manuscript about my 2019 birth injury and postpartum experience. Most of the following is something I cut from that manuscript, but it feels relevant to share now. If you want to help…

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This year's challenge was the best yet

Jun 20

Another quick 1000 Words of Summer check-in. ✔️ Was slightly derailed on Thursday (LIFE) but doubled my word count on Friday and got back on track. I’ve…

Jun 12

4,000 words down, 10,000 to go

Jun 8

1000 Words of Summer starts June 4. This will be my fifth year participating. It is always challenging. It is usually fruitful. Here’s what I’m doing to…

Jun 1

It doesn’t feel totally real yet, but my first writing Friday is in the books. Literally! I knew I wouldn’t be able to sit in one place and produce…

May 22

Does it exist? What does it look like? Trying to figure it out by Friday...

May 15

Last week I mentioned that I recently made a decision about the narrator’s backstory, but I find I’m actually still waffling. Every time I think I’ve…

May 8

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