T.M. Hunter's Blog, page 48
October 13, 2010
Weekly Goals - October 12, 2010
Sadly, things did not go well this week...at least I ended up starting on some edits (Tuesday night). Hopefully I can ride that momentum into this next week.Results for this week:1. Not started2. Edited approximately 1500 words.And now the goals for this coming week:1. Edit 10K words on The CureSubmission status for the week:Short stories:"Deadly Decisions" (Need to submit)"Double Trouble" (Since
October 5, 2010
Weekly Goals - October 5, 2010
Well, things have begun to pick up, though moving slow due to external influences. At least I met my goal this week...but now I'll be starting in on edits for The Cure. Fun!Results for this week:1. Around 1800 words completedAnd now the goals for this coming week:1. 1500 words on "Sisterhood"2. Edit 10K words on The CureSubmission status for the week:Short stories:"Deadly Decisions" (Need to
September 28, 2010
Weekly Goals - September 28, 2010
I tend to have this issue, shortly after achieving a massive goal, of completely sinking into a hole. This time was no different...Results for this week:1. Not even started...though I did finish up four plots this week.2. Submitted "Double Trouble" as well as "Entrapment" (the latter being a reprint)And now the goals for this coming week:1. 1500 words on a new short storySubmission status for the
September 21, 2010
Weekly Goals - September 21, 2010
And as you saw in my last post, the first draft of my latest Aston novel was finished this past week. Unfortunately, as I've found after sprinting at the end of marathon writing sessions in the past (NaNo, for example), the post-finish glow fades fast, and then it's rough trying to get back into the swing of things.Results for this week:1. 6000 / 3000 words (and finished first draft) on Death
September 18, 2010
We Have Come to The End
No, not this blog...even if very few might notice.But even better, I just put the final touches (read: The End) on the first draft of my third (and no, not the end of the series, either) novel in the Aston West universe, currently entitled Death Brings the Victory. An exciting time, to be sure. And since I usually get asked these questions from people, I might as well determine my answers now.How
September 14, 2010
Weekly Goals - September 14, 2010
Still on track to finish the first draft of my latest Aston novel by the end of the month...definitely getting close to the end. Can hardly wait to finish it, then get it through edits so all of you can see it as well.Results for this week:1. 4300 / 2500 words on Death Brings the Victory2. Didn't even think about it.And now the goals for this coming week:1. 3000 words on Death Brings the Victory2
September 7, 2010
Weekly Goals - September 7, 2010
So far, so good in September (after an awesome August)...well on track to meet my goal of finishing the first draft of my latest Aston novel by the end of the month.Results for this week:1. 4600 / 2500 words on Death Brings the Victory2. Submitted (and subsequently rejected)And now the goals for this coming week:1. 2500 words on Death Brings the Victory2. Submit one short storySubmission status
August 31, 2010
Weekly Goals - August 31, 2010
August has been a very good month for me. Hopefully I'll be able to keep up this pace for the next couple of months and finish up Death Brings the Victory. Also, be watching my various haunts for some announcements (hopefully) this next month...Results for this week:1. 3000 / 2500 words on Death Brings the Victory2. Polished up the project in questionAnd now the goals for this coming week:1. 2500
August 24, 2010
Weekly Goals - August 24, 2010
August has been a very good month for me. Hopefully I'll be able to keep up this pace for the next couple of months and finish up Death Brings the Victory. Also, be watching my various haunts for some announcements (hopefully) this next month...Results for this week:1. 3500 / 2000 words on Death Brings the Victory2. Completed a first draft on my new story "Borders" [added]And now the goals for
August 17, 2010
Weekly Goals - August 17, 2010
So far, so good...keeping things moving on all fronts.Results for this week:1. 3200 / 1500 words on Death Brings the Victory2. Edits completed on my story "Turnabout"3. 880 words on another new story [added]And now the goals for this coming week:1. 2000 words on Death Brings the VictorySubmission status for the week:Short stories:"Collateral" (since April 1)"Deadly Decisions" (need to re-submit)
