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May 20, 2014
Game of Thrones review time!
Not to mention the whole series is almost over, which is quite sad in itself...
May 19, 2014
My Writing Process meme - The truth behind Hobson & Choi
So, for the first time ever on this blog (WOO), I have done one of those answer-some-questions-then-nominate-people memes. Because, y'know, why not? Lets me talk a bit about Hobson & Choi, which I always enjoy doing. For anyone who ever wanted a straight-forward pitch for the whole story, here it is.
Thanks to Lisa Goll of London Writer's Cafe for nominating me, you can see her pass at the same questions over at her blog.
But now, on with the ME.
Writing Process Meme - My Characters & Story
So, for the first time ever on this blog (WOO), I have done one of those answer-some-questions-then-nominate-people memes. Because, y'know, why not? Lets me talk a bit about Hobson & Choi, which I always enjoy doing. For anyone who ever wanted a straight-forward pitch for the whole story, here it is.
Thanks to Lisa Goll of London Writer's Cafe for nominating me, you can see her pass at the same questions over at her blog.
But now, on with the ME.
May 16, 2014
Why can't I work at home? - A video study in writing and procrastination
So, for a while now, I've found myself unable to get much work done in my home. I'm not sure why, my procrastination levels just spiked, but I've spent ages going to a local cafe as a result. Loads of time, loads of money, but I've also achieved a fuckton of writing, so maybe it'll just have to be fair enough.
Anyway, long story short, I fancied doing another video blog after last month's moderately fun experiment, so I have created the below. A short piece exploring that very question: why can't I work at home?
And for anyone interested: yes, that is my workspace. Judge away.
So, can you no longer work in your house? Is it for the same reasons as me? Feel free to form a sufferer support group in the comments, I'll break up any fights.
May 15, 2014
Hobson & Choi #67: "Involvements"
Latest Hobson & Choi chapter up now! The truth about the new case slops out all over the place.
Not much time for a lengthy blurb this week (real life stuff, surprisingly), but you can read a lengthy early update about our Hobson & Choi self-published edition if you're hungry for more material.
Thank you and ta-ta.
May 14, 2014
Hobson & Choi Self-Publishing Attempt - An Early Update
Like most of my big announcements, this one was somewhat buried in various podcasts and the London Book Fair blog post a month ago, so here it is up top: I am planning Hobson & Choi self-published editions, collecting the series storyline-by-storyline, with proper covers, editing, extra material and general joy.
The first of these should be out in the summer, for both e-readers and paper-readers. The second... hopefully by the end of the year, but that could end up being optimistic.
So, as I embark on this adventure, I thought I'd blog about it a little. These will be on an irregular basis rather than every week, as there won't always be anything to report. And yes, it is taking a fuckton of willpower to not call this Self-Pub Update #1 and start numbering them, but I've only just made myself stop doing that with the writing blogs. Must be strong.
Anyway. How's it going with the self-publishing, Nick?
Read more »May 13, 2014
Game of Thrones review! Tyrion goes on trial!
Exciting blog post tomorrow, in which I finally go into some detail about that whole self-publishing thing. Oh, and an almost-relevant picture of the back of my hand. Wow.
May 9, 2014
I AM NOT A NUMBER (but my novel editing progress is and I can't stop looking at it)
This week, threatened as recently as last week, I launched into the third draft of my constantly-in-progress novel. This is the phase where I trawl through the entire text of the book, picking at individual words and trying to get it to the stage where I'm willing to share it with my elite team of beta readers.
ASIDE: If you want to join said elite team, email me and volunteer, or contact me using any other method available to you. All viable humans considered, especially those able to read a book in 1-2 months and provide feedback more detailed than "Yeah, it was okay." Beta reading likely to commence in early-to-mid June.
But I'm getting ahead of myself. I launched into the editing process, and quickly settled on a method. For more details on said method and its implications for my location, read on...
Read more »May 8, 2014
Hobson & Choi #66: "Modern Life Is"
As you may have heard if you follow our various social media presences, Hobson & Choi was #6 in the Jukepop charts for April, which was pretty good. Thanks to all voters as ever.
Aside from that, work continues towards the self-published edition - possibly some kind of blog update next week if I have time. Hope you're enjoying it.
May 6, 2014
Game of Thrones 4x05 - THE REVIEW
Review of Game of Thrones up now on Dork Adore! The ghost of season one rears its head.
Hope you all had a good long holiday weekend thing. Well, those of you lucky enough to be British and get to celebrate it.
