Tag Archives: the guilt monkey

Guess who is back in residence?

It’s the guilt monkey! Because I have done no writing, no editing. Boo.

The words they keep a coming

20,000 words! CRIPES. The general approach of Slapdash New Word Generation Power Machine Activator is going pretty successfully so far.

Thinking of a new story

Alongside scribbling red marks through Molly’s Gift, I’m thinking about what to write next. Stewing. Changing my mind. Sketching out ideas and characters and world building. I really love this bit.

Start the year with words on the web

A story of mine is up on Everdayfiction.com — Letter to You After Thirteen Months. It went up yesterday. Ladies and gentlemen, although it’s only a token payment, that is my very first sale.

A post before I start my proper writing tonight

Oh noes, I think I am getting a cold. Must be my new commute, mashed in to the tube with all the other commuters. So far the new job has been good! Am still learning the ropes (I think I am finally figuring out what my company actually *does*). The new place is more corporate read more »

One night a week, it’s all I ask for

I have a plan for writing, and I want to feel hopeful and determined about it. I want it to make a difference. I’m not sure if it will, and that lack of confidence sucks. Why do we go through these cycles? These frenzied delightful periods when it’s all about writing, so sure of it, read more »