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Two Recommendations
And stained glass corn
Shayne Terry
Aug 8
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Things Happening
One of the realizations I had thanks to my writing group’s last writers’ room is that I’m way further along in this novel than I thought, at least in…
Shayne Terry
Jul 31
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On the Pond
Nothing to report on the novel this week because I’ve been working on three other things: An interview with the incredible Michelle Tea about her new…
Shayne Terry
Jul 24
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On the Pond
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The Writers' Room
For years, I have wished that writing workshops were more like TV writers’ rooms — more collaborative, more investment on the part of each participant…
Shayne Terry
Jul 17
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A Novel Needs Different Things at Different Times
On plotting... again
Shayne Terry
Jul 10
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A Novel Needs Different Things at Different Times
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Summer Schedule
In an effort to keep the momentum of the 1000 words challenge going while allowing for life in a more ongoing way, I’ve set up a summer writing…
Shayne Terry
Jul 3
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See the Heart
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…
Shayne Terry
Jun 27
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1000 Words of Summer Recap
This year's challenge was the best yet
Shayne Terry
Jun 20
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Day Nine
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…
Shayne Terry
Jun 12
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Day Four
4,000 words down, 10,000 to go
Shayne Terry
Jun 8
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Day Four
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1000 Words Prep
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…
Shayne Terry
Jun 1
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The First Writing Friday
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…
Shayne Terry
May 22
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