The Journal

Notes & Dispatches

A writer's journal — essays on craft, science fiction, horror, and the long work of finishing a book.

12
JUN
2016

The End

Well, it's finished. For the second time in my life, I typed these words on a work longer than a couple of thousand words. My…

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29
MAY
2016

Inner critic

I hate my inner critic. I really, REALLY hate him. I've managed to reach the point where I only have 3 - 4 more chapters…

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22
MAY
2016

One more update

Despite several non stop attempts from the powers that be, I have managed to stay productive. Wait, no. Wrong. I've actually managed to be overproductive.…

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08
MAY
2016

Agent fear

The day draws near where I will have to start sending queries out to the agents I have been stalking on twitter, and have added…

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10
APR
2016

Minor update

I have finally managed to get on track with the new WIP (provisional title Through Stranger Eyes) and be as productive as I want to…

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