Category Archives: My Writing

Let’s Discuss the Multiverse

So the next book I plan on writing this summer (anyone want to join in my Novel Writing Summer fun? 100,000 words in 3 months, we can do it!) has to do with the multiverse. I mean, it’s not entirely … Continue reading

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I need your advice:

I want to start working on a new novel. Do I start writing the sequel to my unpublished yet plucky and lovable first novel or do I start a completely new novel and concept?

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No, I Am Not Joss Whedon

People ask me all the time, “Craig, are you really Joss Whedon in disguise?” Yes, we’ve both created adored television shows, beloved characters, and written and directed hit movies. And yes, you’ve never seen us both in the same place … Continue reading

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There and Back Again

So I finished the first draft of my novel last night. Yay me! It’s been a long road, but I’m happy with the way everything turned out. I say that of course without rereading a lick of it. I need … Continue reading

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Music to Write By

I spent all last night working on my novel. You’ll be happy to know that I’m so close to being done with my first draft, I can taste it. Heck, if everything goes according to plan, I’ll be done tonight. … Continue reading

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Homage, Borrowing, and Plagiarism

Where does the line between Homage, Borrowing, and Plagiarism exist? I asked myself that question a lot as I was doing my novel writing month back in August. A Tale of Ordinary Creatures is the story of an elf trying … Continue reading

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Novel Writing Month: Results!

Starting Word Count: 8,061 Current Word Count: 58,129 Total Words in August: 50,068 Total Pages: 183 Current Mood: Boo-Ya! Summary: So I did it! I wrote 50,000 words in August! As did Meg, Meredith, and Nan who have each written … Continue reading

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Novel Writing Month Update: Day #23

Starting Word Count: 8,061 Current Word Count: 38,131 Words This Month: 30,070 Words Until 50,000 Month-End Goal: 19,930 Total Pages: 112 Current Mood: Pumped

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Novel Writing Month Update: Day #16

Starting Word Count: 8,061 Current Word Count: 28,105 Words This Month: 20,044 Words Until 50,000 Month-End Goal: 29,956 Total Pages: 86 Current Mood: Tired

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Novel Writing Month Update: Day #9

Starting Word Count: 8,061 Current Word Count: 19,356 Words This Month: 11,295 Words Until 50,000 Month-End Goal: 38,705 Total Pages: 60 Current Mood: Happy with a side of Nervous

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