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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
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…
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For years, I have wished that writing workshops were more like TV writers’ rooms — more collaborative, more investment on the part of each participant…
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On plotting... again
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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…
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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…
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This year's challenge was the best yet
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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…
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4,000 words down, 10,000 to go
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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…
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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…
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