Stress outside of writing is what makes writing difficult for me. Work has been a huge source of stress since my supervisor retired in March and I took on a lot of the work he did. Months went by and, though I wrote, I didn't get far on any one thing. Then, one day a… Continue reading UPDATE 7: Guild of Tears | Stressed out
Category: The Guild of Tears Series
Writing: Monthy update for July
Wow... Last month was late. This month is even later. Please, life. Stop it! Anywho, here’s what’s up! Querying: From Stars, Come Dragons: Still haven't found a new home for him yet but also only had one rejection since last month's update and submitted to two more publishers. The one press told me it would… Continue reading Writing: Monthy update for July
Update 6: The Guild of Tears Series | So close
We're getting closer to picking a date for posting the first episode and I can't wait! My critique partner sent feedback yesterday. After I go through it and make any necessary edits it will be time to pick a date! Here's the thing... That date might be a little further out than it "needs" to… Continue reading Update 6: The Guild of Tears Series | So close
Update 5: Guild of Tears Series Title Art Revealed + Tutorial (sort of)
First, I want to credit the photographer, Michael Kelly. I found his image on unsplash.com. As much as I would have loved to have commissioned art for Guild of Tears, it's just not in the budget right now. I'm extremely grateful to artists who provide their work to people like me. Unsplash doesn't require you… Continue reading Update 5: Guild of Tears Series Title Art Revealed + Tutorial (sort of)
Update 4: Series Title Change!
I know, I know. Me and my title changes. But I promise this is the one I'm sticking with! The title "The Legendaries" was what I settled on when I needed a title and couldn't think of anything else. Today I wrote a legitimate origin story for my wizards which altered the world slightly and… Continue reading Update 4: Series Title Change!
Update 3: The Legendaries Series
EDIT: Now called Guild of Tears. The weekend was kind of a bust. I gave a copy of episode one to my critique partner, my husband, and a writing buddy on Thursday, but after that, I didn't get much else done. My husband had some great feedback! I made notes, but haven't implemented them yet.… Continue reading Update 3: The Legendaries Series
Update 2: The Legendaries Series
EDIT: Now called Guild of Tears. It doesn't seem like I've done a lot the last few days since I've only written notes, but I worked through a lot of plotting and world-building issues! The biggest one being, is this OUR world? Answer: it is not. Exactly. I mean obviously, because, you know, magic. But… Continue reading Update 2: The Legendaries Series
UPDATE: The Legendaries Series | Series Bible
If you're tracking my progress in the "What's the buzz?" widget on the sidebar, you'll know I started my series bible for THE LEGENDARIES. Here's a quick pic of it! I've filled out several pages of almost every section, but it's definitely a work in progress. I know it's hard to read, so here's a… Continue reading UPDATE: The Legendaries Series | Series Bible
Announcement: The Legendaries series
EDIT: This is now called Guild of Tears. As I mentioned in my monthly update, I'm going to go in a slightly different direction with my monthly short story post. Here's why... Life hit hard in June, so the short story didn't pan out this month. Yes, I should have had several shorts ready to… Continue reading Announcement: The Legendaries series
