Ilsa J. Bick's Blog, page 13
February 10, 2016
Keeping Score
THE DAY This is very tough to do when you’re killing as many words as you’re creating. So I’m just slogging along, weaving together the two parts. In a way, it feels as if I’m writing from scratch, and I … Continue reading →
February 9, 2016
As Predicted…
THE DAY It wasn’t much of one, writing-wise. Basically, it was a day for life maintenance: doctor appt., then a swim because I was down there already, then errands, and then the big decision of whether I ought to go … Continue reading →
February 8, 2016
Weaving
THE DAY So I’ve reached the point where I’ve got two separate storylines that really must come together now. I’ve resisted for about a week, but I always knew this day would come, principally because I kept thinking that I was going … Continue reading →
February 7, 2016
Super Sunday
THE DAY As in Super Bowl, which should not be confused with the day. Was it an okay day? Sure. Spent more time doing things with the husband than actually working, which–though I like him–isn’t my first choice. I know … Continue reading →
February 6, 2016
Blood on the Floor
THE DAY So there are days like today when loss is gain: when you realize that you MUST kill words to make room for others and to nip and tuck. Days like this can be disheartening because you feel like … Continue reading →
February 5, 2016
When Characters Misbehave…
They can really screw you over. THE DAY So it wasn’t the best writing day. Not a horrible one, but I’d really expected to be further along. I think it’s because that one character who decided to show up misbehaved … Continue reading →
February 4, 2016
Characters Say the Darnedest Things
THE DAY There’s this old show that really shows my age. (OTOH, the fact that I used to enjoy listening to Bob and Ray when I was a kid–in reruns, you understand–already ages me). Anyway, there was this guy, Art … Continue reading →
February 3, 2016
More Than One Side
THE DAY Well, I had the most interesting day. Yes, I wrote a whole bunch. In fact, I woke up multiple times during the night, fretting. Predictably, this means that when I finally push out of bed, I’m less than, … Continue reading →
February 2, 2016
Need Some Sleep
THE DAY Really tired today. Didn’t sleep much; kept waking up every couple of hours, grinding my teeth, thinking about the book and wondering why I wasn’t asleep! So I was a little slower than usual again today. Did get … Continue reading →
February 1, 2016
Getting Back Up to Speed
THE DAY Which pretty much says it all. I will try not to dwell on those three big fat goose eggs all in a row. But what I will say is that I ALWAYS have a hard time getting back … Continue reading →
