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Tag Archives: writing on retreat
Retreat, Day 25
Today’s wordcount: 3001 (so far. plenty of daylight left.) Current Hearts of Tabat wordcount: 119954 Total word count for the week so far (day 6): 23568 Total word count for this retreat: 70229 Worked on Hearts of Tabat, “Moderator,” untitled … Continue reading
Retreat, Day 21
Feeling a bit more caught up, some solid word count today. If I can bank a little more tonight, I’ll give myself a treat tomorrow and go down to check out the Santa Cruz boardwalk. Today’s wordcount: 5102 Current Hearts … Continue reading
Retreat, Day 20
Eek, I thought I had been better about posting. At any rate, here I am still in California writing away. I had Wayne here Friday-Sunday, so no writing was done, but we really had just a delightful time with each … Continue reading
Finetuning Patreon
As some of you know, I started a Patreon campaign about a year ago. It’s worked pretty well, although I still need to put together the first year’s worth in ebook form to send to people. I’m going to stick … Continue reading
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Retreat, Day 12 or 13: Back in the Groove
Today’s wordcount: 6011 Current Hearts of Tabat wordcount: 108569 Total word count for the week so far (day 1): 6011 Total word count for this retreat: 37380 Worked on Hearts of Tabat, “Poppy” Time spent on SFWA email, discussion boards, … Continue reading
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Retreat, Days 9, 10 and 11 (Fermenting)
I spent the last couple of days wrestling with the plot more than actual writing, but I have gotten some done. Will start posting totals again tomorrow. My kombucha SCOBY, packed meticulously for the trip in Tupperware and three layers … Continue reading
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Retreat, Day 7
Today’s wordcount:5006 Current Hearts of Tabat wordcount: 99942 Total word count for the week: 10014 Total word count for this retreat: 27091 Worked on Hearts of Tabat, story “Days of Sweetness, Days of Want” Time spent on SFWA email, discussion … Continue reading
Retreat, Day 6
Today’s wordcount:5008 Current Hearts of Tabat wordcount: 95071 Total word count for the week: 5008 Total word count for this retreat: 22085 Worked on Hearts of Tabat, story “District of Brass” Time spent on SFWA email, discussion boards, other stuff: … Continue reading
Retreat, Day 5
Today’s wordcount:4006 (teaching day) Current Hearts of Tabat wordcount: 92212 Total word count for the week: 17073 Total word count for this retreat: 17073 Worked on Hearts of Tabat, story “Days of Sweetness, Days of Want” Time spent on SFWA … Continue reading
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Retreat, Day 4
Words achieved today: 3045 (letting myself get away with less because it’s a teaching day, but maybe I’ll get in a few more tonight) Current Hearts of Tabat wordcount: 87687 Total word count for the week: 13067 Total word count … Continue reading