Too Much Computer Time

I Think I Could Have Written A Novel…

Doing the formatting and layout of Issue Zero of Pulphouse is taking way, way longer than I expected. Mostly because it is the first time through. It will get easier with coming issues. Also I am doing it all to get the voice and attitude.

Today I was at the computer almost all day, so my eyes are very tired and no time to do a short story tonight. I am pretty happy with the twelve stories so far, but hope to get done and rested enough to do a couple more before the 1st.

But I got to take care of my one good eye, and today has been far too long at the computer already.

STRENGTHS WORKSHOPS

I announced that Kris and I are opening those back up again last night for one week. I got one person thinking that was only one workshop. Nope, it is six workshops. Two testing craft, two testing business, two testing sales. All about the same size as a normal six-week regular workshop, only these Strength workshops you do on your own pace.

And Kris and I both read each assignment and give you feedback on where you are at with each area we test. It is an eye-opener for some who find areas they are good at and areas they need to work on.

Link on the right with the other workshop links. Or look at last night’s post if interested.

My short story challenge so far since the 10th of the month.

So far, here is the November Short Story Challenge. (10th through 30th.. I will have covers in a few days as well.)

1… Under the Skin of Death… 4,400 words…. Total words so far… 4,400 words.
2… Half a Clue… 3,700 words… Total words so far… 8,100 words
3… That Human Fear… 1,700 words… Total words so far… 9,800
4… The Remarkable Way She Died… 2,100 words… Total words so far… 11,900
5… Under Glass… 2,700… Total words so far… 14,600
6… Remembering the Last Laughter… 1,700 words… Total words so far… 16,300
7… A One-Shoe Victory… 2,100 words… Total words so far… 18,400
8… The Man Who Tasted the Other Side… 2,100 words… Total words so far… 20,500
9… Stranger in the Shadows… 2,200 words… Total words so far… 22,700
10… Wrong Turn… 2,300 words… Total words so far… 25,000
11… Hot Springs Meadow… 2,900 words… Total words so far… 27,900
12… Profile Gap… 1,700 words… Total words so far… 29,600

So total writing time today… 0 hours.
Total work time…11 hours. (my eye is really tired once again since all computer time)

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SIGNING UP FOR WORKSHOPS…

There are now two ways to sign up for the Regular Monthly workshops. Either write me directly and have me sign you up on the list or simply click sign up on Teachable.

Those of you with credits from either the Kickstarter or the certificate special we just offered, you must write me to sign up.

Those who would just like to sign up directly can do so on Teachable at any point. December workshops are there.

Nice to have some options on that.

Class #61… Dec 5th … Think Like a Publisher
Class #62… Dec 5th … Endings
Class #63… Dec 5th … Point of View
Class #64… Dec 5th … Writing Mysteries
Class #65… Dec 5th … Speed
Class #66… Dec 5th … Teams in Fiction
Class #67… Dec 6th … Depth in Writing
Class #68… Dec 6th … How to Edit Your Own Work
Class #69… Dec 6th … Character Development
Class #70… Dec 6th … Writing Secondary Plot Lines
Class #71… Dec 6th … Advanced Depth
Class #72… Dec 6th … Novel Structure

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