A couple of good posts on critiquing at Sandra K. Moore’s place – #1 and #2. Good discussion on what makes suspense here at Lee’s place and Joe’s place.
On the international giveaway? I’m out of BOUND TO HAPPEN and INDISCREET. Also, TOTALLY CHARMED is not part of the lot, sorry. I only got 2 copies of that myself! I’m loading up a few boxes today, so will email those of you who’ve requested copies once they hit the post office.
I mentioned the other day a few things I learned while writing my CIG. One of those is that I can actually sit and write at my desk. I loathe doing so, but it is possible – or maybe it was possible since I was writing non-fiction and was doing research and outlining and rearranging for flow, etc. I haven’t yet tried to sit here and write fiction, though I will be doing so very shortly!
I liked a lot not having to type up handwritten scenes, and I couldn’t use my Alphasmart because the CIG required too much back and forth writing, checking one chapter to make sure I hadn’t already covered one topic that fit in another. It was very detailed work, so being at my desk with all my research resources and entire manuscript available helped make it happen.
One day when we had really bad storms, I even sat at my desk with my laptop since I already had all my notes and outlines spread out! That said, I’ve had more repetitive stress problems in my elbow this past month than in the past year. I know that’s from sitting and writing. I did make sure to get up, stretch, take a lot of breaks, etc., but the elbow is still tingling and the neck is stiffer than I like.
That’s it for now. Sorry to be so boring! I’ve taken a full week off and spent it organizing and cleaning and vegging. (I actually watched the first 5 hours of 24 yesterday to catch up for tonight, heh!) Now I have to get back to work!
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Great info on critiquing. I’m sure you’ll figure out a happy medium with your desk and writing.
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My AlphaSmart is dead. He’s gone to the doctor in Wisconsin to see if he can be Lazarus-ized.
Life without an Alphie is not good!
Cindy
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About three years ago, I migrated to a laptop-only solution to the limited space in my condo and while it offers a great deal of flexibility with where I use my computer, it’s not very comfortable for long-term writing efforts. And because of this flexibility, I end up taking my laptop to bed, rather than reading, and I tend to waste more time online because it’s so easy to go. I can’t believe I’d ever experience the day when I’d actually miss having a desk! Or dial-up! ;)
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Jordan – A big part is that I hate being tied down when it’s so gorgeous outside! But I’m going to have to just suck it up!
Cindy – Did I tell you I bought a used Alphie – one of the old models – on eBay for like $25?
Mariann – My computer is our home network’s hub and is the source of the internet. The dh says he’s going to install a router so that I won’t have to be connected! It’s way too tempting to play!
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have fun and don’t work too much