What I would be doing if I were actually doing anything...

BY MORON

1. I'm in the middle of chapter six of my new book, which still has no name. That's about 7,000 words, so only 25-30% done with the first draft.

2. I've been revising The Iron Bodkin, mercilessly. I've cut several thousand words already and am about halfway through. Once the cut is done, I'll go through it with an eye to plot and pacing.

3. I'm also working on the art panels for Snickle Pickle, which has been really fun. I wondered about turning the architectural ones into a board-book. An image (like my Eiffel Tower with balloons in front) with a word (for that, I'd write "lacey" in cursive letters). Not sure it will be worth the time, but...maybe.

So, I haven't actually been working on any of this lately, except the art panels. I'm a bit disillusioned by writing and think it's a big waste of time. I think the three weeks of inversion really depressed me. I'll snap out of it soon.

I should update my waiting list at the right here. I'll do that now.

WIP's

You mean I have to PUBLICLY LIST what little I am (or am not) doing???? Ok, here goes:
- Highlights contest "Old and New"
- goal to send Ollie out more agressively - soon!
- finishing plotting for new wip - a middle grade mystery about a cemetery and a little girl named Adalee. Hope to start writing in the next week or so.
- working on new music compositions for Utah childrens Choir
*done*
--Tess

MIA Bloggers

It appears we are all to busy to blog. Such a sad thing, writers too busy to write.

I know at least three Wadettes are entering Highlights world cultures fiction contest. The deadline is January 31st.

I'm challenging everyone to post with what projects they are working on for the next thirty day.

Sapphire:
Trapped on Holy Island - short story--1/30/09 completed
Farm School - concept picture book
We-Have-Enough - concept easy reader
Research WWII for picture book

Meme--for heaven's sake! I don't have a clue what that means...

A Year in Review--Sapphire's Reflection

The Best Occurrences in 2008
1. Attending Chautauqua and becoming a WAD member.
2.Getting a lovely rejection letter with an invitation to submit other material from Highlights.
3.Going to England to see my Dad and Grandparents.
4.Getting my own writing space with a desk, files and lots of book shelves.
5.Walking Macy with Piper and Susan for the first half of the year.

The Worst Occurrences in 2008
1. Moving from Saint Louis.
2. Leaving my friends in Saint Louis. (Yes, there is a trend forming...)
3. Hiring a painter to repaint our new house in Iowa. (OMG, he did an awful job!)
4. Did I mention I had to move?
5. All the new house junk getting in the way of writing.

Proudest Moments of 2008
1. My daughter was placed in two 8th grade classes, and she's a 7th grader.
2. Walt was named as president of a company.
3.I went to Chautauqua and mingled with some amazing people.
4. I discovered I'm pretty good at networking.
5. My Nanny got a walker.

Goals for 2009
1.Be happy.
2.Edit, revise and actually send material out!
3.Be happy.
4.Keep exercising five days a week.
5.Finish decorating our new house, so I can spend more time writing.