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Post by bill on Jan 8, 2024 2:21:48 GMT
I had a great week of writing. It was my first week back to work full time and by Friday I was exhausted, even though I only worked four days because of New Year's Day. I ran three blocks. I am SO out of shape. It will take me some time to rebuild endurance but at least I'm improving and that excites me, even if I have to stop and rest more than I'd like.
The Most Important Thing - I had my follow up meeting with my editor on Monday. It was a good visit and we talked about her doing some mentoring with me. I'm going to give it some thought but would like to do it because I really want to understand more about the craft of writing. I worked a lot on my main story plot - the "love" story aspect. I wrote some additional chapters and revised some others. I'm probably halfway through the plot and will continue to work on it this week. Hopefully I can finish it and move on after this week.
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Post by Admin on Jan 10, 2024 2:29:42 GMT
I'm still trying to finish Joshua's poncho.
I'm putting the cabinet together. One solid day of work should do it.
I'm deciding on the finish for the little table. It's going to have to be painted instead of stained so I'm trying to switch my vision.
The weather sucks so some of my appointments are having to be changed.
I'm wanting to work on writing. My original intention was to work while Jessica was here. My problem is trying to decide how to give all my goals time.
I want to get back to putting my work on ko-fi. I have the words, just need to add the chair glue.
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Post by Admin on Jan 18, 2024 1:56:19 GMT
My posts vanished. I'll come back when I get over my snit. I hate doing things twice.
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Post by bill on Jan 21, 2024 19:20:23 GMT
This is the first weekend I haven't had to sleep/rest most of it. Usually by Friday I'm exhausted, so slowly gaining endurance and healing.
The Most Important Thing - I revised and rewrote the first chapters, 18,000 words worth. My total story is up to 58,000 words. I don't have a specific target but it was 45,000 when I sent it to the editor so I've added a lot to it already this month. This week I plan to keep working my way through the story, write a logline and blurb, and try to think of a new title.
I also want to start considering a mentoring opportunity. My editor's company offers the program but it's not cheap. I'm learning so much through the edits but I'll still want my story edited a second time and the mentoring program might be a way to do it. Instead of paying for the second edit I could pay for mentoring and get more access to her. Not sure what I'll do or what I need but I'm excited for what I'm learning and how my story's improving and I want to do all I can to absorb and remember the information going forward.
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Post by Admin on Jan 22, 2024 1:26:19 GMT
finding a good mentor is gold. I'm feeling an urge to work on my latest story and get it put on ko-fi. The story is unfolding in my mind. I need to capture it.
I want to finish my cabinet and get it over to Prairie Pastimes. I'll probably do a before and after on facebook and the price and where it can be found. It might sell but if it doesn't I'll put it on the driveway sales that will start the first Saturday in May.
I have one more meal left on Hello Fresh. I'll cook it tomorrow. So far the food is excellent. I will be going to a diabetic counseling class on Tuesday. I need to get a handle on blood sugar.
I don't have everything under control yet but I'm working on it.
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Post by Admin on Jan 23, 2024 16:15:01 GMT
3 chapters posted on ko-fi. I have one scheduled for Friday and will post a few more so I can begin to get ahead on my posts. It feels good to be moving forward again. I have no clue if I will gain readers but at least it encourages me to write again.
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Post by bill on Jan 29, 2024 0:29:20 GMT
TMIT - I'm 28,000 words into my revision. I signed up this week to do a three-week mentoring program. We'll have our initial meeting on February 7.
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Post by Admin on Jan 29, 2024 23:31:27 GMT
Yesterday I was in a positive frame of mind. Today, I'm not. I'll bounce back at some point but right now, I'm just sad
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Post by Admin on Feb 10, 2024 3:53:53 GMT
Rough day today. I did get to work on my two projects closest to being done. Joshua and I will spend the weekend on 2-D art. I'll work during the week on furniture art.
I'm going to spend Friday getting food ready for Saturday. Joshua has a doctor appointment so most of the cooking will most likely be Friday evening.
I plan on working on my stuff during the hours Jessica works with Josh. That will increase my productivity and make me happier. I made a counseling appointment for next Thursday. I'm not sure if it will be one time or if she thinks I'll need more.
Sharon will be in rehab for awhile. I think insurance covers 30 days but I'm not positive. I know she's going to want out sooner than that. I hope she stays long enough to get stronger and create a schedule she can live with. She's much better having regular sleep hours and structured meals.
Next week, after I get through Saturday, life should even out a bit.
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Post by bill on Feb 11, 2024 22:51:11 GMT
I'm at Susan's about to watch the Super Bowl. Driving back afterward.
Still making a lot of progress on The Most Important Thing. I sent 12,000 words to my editor and have my first mentoring meeting on Wednesday. Looking forward to what I'll learn over the next three months. that's where all of my writing focus is.
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Post by Admin on Feb 14, 2024 2:39:53 GMT
Rough week for me. I'm looking forward to therapy Thursday morning. I am not handling losing my brother very well and having Sharon laid up is a worry in itself. I'm still managing to work on the furniture. I'm getting a picture ready to paint. I've written a little bit of memoirs. I've lost part of my current project. I don't want to rewrite a chapter so it's keeping me from working. I tend to pout and ignore a project just out of temper. I'll get over it and I may find it which would free up my block. I have a ton of work I could be transferring to ko-fi. I could switch to a different project and stop being frozen. We'll see how next week goes
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Post by Admin on Feb 16, 2024 1:38:23 GMT
Had my counseling session today. Looks like I'll be having a few of these. I'm not dealing with losing my brother very well. Add Sharon's issues to it and I want to go curl up in a corner and hide from the world. I haven't given up yet but I'm not myself right now, either. On the plus side, I feel better than I did this morning. Except I went grocery shopping while hungry. I bought stuff I shouldn't, and I have stuffed myself to the point of nausea. I think I'm done eating for the night. I hope so, anyway.
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Post by bill on Feb 18, 2024 23:12:16 GMT
I get it and it can be super frustration wanting to be productive and you can't because of emotions. Yes, give yourself grace and work through the grief. Do what helps you mourn and deal with the pain but try not to worry about "having to." I certainly struggled with the after my surgeries lately - wanting to get something done but unable to make myself. I'm horrible at it, but I'm good at suggesting to other people they should  Yesterday was hard for everyone but I so needed that time and closure on losing Bill. I hope that you're able to move forward soon. It was super to see you but sad we didn't get to visit. I'll get over there soon so we can catch up, or just wine about things together. I love you! Let me know if there's anything I can do. TMIT - I had my first mentoring session last week and it went well. I've made the adjustments we discussed and have my next set of manuscript ready to send to her (almost a week early). We meet every other week online for three months. So far it's super helpful and I hope to have a polished manuscript by the end. |
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Post by Admin on Feb 19, 2024 4:08:51 GMT
being able to talk to someone about the process is satisfying and helpful. I'm glad you're getting a chance to do it.
Rhonda and Nyla visited today. That helped. Ron is Sharon's legal power of attorney so he can deal with Connie and Tati and have a right to protect Sharon.
Nyla has agreed to do a road trip with me. Just need to find time to do it. I really need to do price comparisons.
Tomorrow starts a new week. I plan to be productive. I want to start some paintings and finish up some furniture. By the end of the week, I'd like to have 3 things completed. I want to get some writing transferred to ko-fi.com. Not sure how much I'll get transferred. I'm missing part of a chapter and it frustrates me that I can't find it on the computer. It should be there. I might go through the papers on my desk and see if it got mixed up with stories it doesn't belong to. It might have got mixed up.
We're supposed to get warmer weather soon. I really would like a good visit. I might see if I can break away for a day and come see you. If I can't get Joshua's chair up steps, we can always meet for lunch. I'd love to look at the yard art at that place that has the cement pieces. I can't remember the name of the town.
I'm sleeping a lot but I got through yesterday far better than I expected to. I'm calling it progress.
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Post by bill on Feb 20, 2024 3:22:12 GMT
You're probably thinking of Yoder's Ornamental Concrete in Burrton. It's only about 10 miles from here and there's a wonderful restaurant in town, the Barn. There's no way we'd get Joshua up the steps (26 steep ones) to my apartment, but there are plenty of places in Halstead we could meet as well. But also, it's way easier for me to make the trip so I understand if you choose to wait.
Not only is the warmer weather coming, but we return to the sanity that is Daylight Savings Time on March 10, just over two weeks away. That will also help. It always does for me.
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Yesterday was hard for everyone but I so needed that time and closure on losing Bill. I hope that you're able to move forward soon. It was super to see you but sad we didn't get to visit. I'll get over there soon so we can catch up, or just wine about things together. I love you! Let me know if there's anything I can do.