Yearly Archives: 2014

Resolutions

Posted on December 31, 2014 by L. Jacob

So begins the new year.  It begins with a new journal, a new daily journal (which I’m still trying to think of what to do with it), and new resolutions. Other than the typical “Lose weight, be more healthy, get … Continue reading →

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Ever since NaNo.

Posted on December 25, 2014 by L. Jacob

Since finishing NaNo, I haven’t been writing much.  Firstly, I lost my diary in this abyss that is my house.  For three days I didn’t write anything. Second, I was writing on 800 Words, but realized that I now have … Continue reading →

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Now Write! Sherry Ellis, ed.

Posted on November 23, 2014 by L. Jacob

This is a series of books that have exercises in them for writers.  I will admit, at first, I was skeptical, but some of the exercises I think I’ll be able to use.  I know this book I will be … Continue reading →

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I can breathe!

Posted on November 23, 2014 by L. Jacob

After a huge jump on 11/11 (which I had off), I was able to catch up and I have now surpassed the par.  I’m at 44K words. If I really wanted to, I suppose I could finish off the book now. … Continue reading →

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NaNo…almost not.

Posted on November 16, 2014 by L. Jacob

After a slow and depressing start (i.e. no words until Day 11), I’m caught up to par for the most part. Today, day 16, 26, 237, 400 words short of goal.  I should get them done before I go to … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo

Posted on October 25, 2014 by L. Jacob

One week to write. I’m chomping at the bit.  I have an idea.  It sounds great, I have a few scenes in mind, but as for the characters, the details – it’s so hard not to start writing.  I know … Continue reading →

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YA trends (so I see)

Posted on September 20, 2014 by L. Jacob

Benet.  His name is Benet. That out of the way, I did a little perusal of the YA stacks in my local independent bookstore. Most of the writers seem to be in their 20’s. They’re mostly women. They write about girls … Continue reading →

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Works in Progress

Posted on September 18, 2014 by L. Jacob

I’ve been patterning my brand on an anti-social, starving writer.  He doesn’t like to do social things, but gets pissed off when he’s not invited to them. Okay, so he’s like Dan in Dan Vs. (This show, for the first … Continue reading →

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A brand

Posted on September 3, 2014 by L. Jacob

I’ve just started a new blog, and I plan to make it daily. characterquest.tumblr.com Was going to put it on Blogger, but nobody goes there anymore. It’s my offering to the writing community.  Questions about character.  Just one question, not … Continue reading →

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Character books

Posted on August 27, 2014 by L. Jacob

I am a hoarder and a collector.  I have found out that I have way too many composition books (and it takes a lot for me to NOT buy them, especially this time of year when they’re on sale).  I … Continue reading →

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