Monthly Archives: October 2010

I moved “Ronald & Cynthia” from “Works in Progress” to “Fiction.” I still consider it an early draft, and I’m hoping to get feedback about it from class over the next couple weeks. Because of its length (just under 3800 … Continue reading →

I am almost finished with the first chapter of the novel. While I have a rough outline for the book, there’s enough wiggle room that the characters can still tell me who they are and where to go. I’m happy … Continue reading →

I so appreciate the encouragement and energy that comes from a cohort of writers. Wednesday evening I shared the rough (rough) draft of the beginning of my first chapter. I asked for “gut” feelings. What do I need to clarify? … Continue reading →