#Hyperion is an impressive collection of creative sci-fi stories. The framing device that links them can be a bit of a slog to get through sometimes, though. The book also doesn’t end in a particularly satisfying way, despite the fact the overall experience is engaging. 4/5 Stars
November 23, 2025 at 12:44 AM
#Hyperion is an impressive collection of creative sci-fi stories. The framing device that links them can be a bit of a slog to get through sometimes, though. The book also doesn’t end in a particularly satisfying way, despite the fact the overall experience is engaging. 4/5 Stars
I wrote 1,035 words last week for a mere 148 average per day
Part of this is ‘cause I had family & friends visiting this weekend. I also just feel like I’m out of my groove. I’ve been writing this one for a while and making little, not very good progress on it
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Part of this is ‘cause I had family & friends visiting this weekend. I also just feel like I’m out of my groove. I’ve been writing this one for a while and making little, not very good progress on it
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November 17, 2025 at 1:22 PM
I wrote 1,035 words last week for a mere 148 average per day
Part of this is ‘cause I had family & friends visiting this weekend. I also just feel like I’m out of my groove. I’ve been writing this one for a while and making little, not very good progress on it
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Part of this is ‘cause I had family & friends visiting this weekend. I also just feel like I’m out of my groove. I’ve been writing this one for a while and making little, not very good progress on it
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#FantasticFourFirstSteps has great vibes between the retro-futurism & pulpy comic inspo. Sometimes, though, it feels a bit muted or even outdated, but the exciting set pieces & earnest performances help elevate it. The fakeout death at the end, meanwhile, is a letdown — 4/5 Stars
November 12, 2025 at 4:06 AM
#FantasticFourFirstSteps has great vibes between the retro-futurism & pulpy comic inspo. Sometimes, though, it feels a bit muted or even outdated, but the exciting set pieces & earnest performances help elevate it. The fakeout death at the end, meanwhile, is a letdown — 4/5 Stars
I wrote 1,965 words last week. The most was 810 on Wednesday; the least was 0 on Sunday.
I once hoped to write 1,000 words a day. Now I’m a widower single dad who can barely find the time or energy to write. How do you chase a dream when your life falls apart?
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I once hoped to write 1,000 words a day. Now I’m a widower single dad who can barely find the time or energy to write. How do you chase a dream when your life falls apart?
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November 10, 2025 at 1:28 PM
I wrote 1,965 words last week. The most was 810 on Wednesday; the least was 0 on Sunday.
I once hoped to write 1,000 words a day. Now I’m a widower single dad who can barely find the time or energy to write. How do you chase a dream when your life falls apart?
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I once hoped to write 1,000 words a day. Now I’m a widower single dad who can barely find the time or energy to write. How do you chase a dream when your life falls apart?
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I wrote 1,240 words this week.
It’s hard to write in the wake of grief. I feel like I’m writing for a muse who no longer exists.
How can I create art when I don’t see the beauty in this world anymore? Trying to hold onto who I was feels pointless and shallow.
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It’s hard to write in the wake of grief. I feel like I’m writing for a muse who no longer exists.
How can I create art when I don’t see the beauty in this world anymore? Trying to hold onto who I was feels pointless and shallow.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:04 PM
I wrote 1,240 words this week.
It’s hard to write in the wake of grief. I feel like I’m writing for a muse who no longer exists.
How can I create art when I don’t see the beauty in this world anymore? Trying to hold onto who I was feels pointless and shallow.
#WritingCommunity
It’s hard to write in the wake of grief. I feel like I’m writing for a muse who no longer exists.
How can I create art when I don’t see the beauty in this world anymore? Trying to hold onto who I was feels pointless and shallow.
#WritingCommunity
#CampDamascus has a strong voice, both in POV and social commentary, plus an Act 1 that effectively teases conversion camp horror, but Acts 2 & 3 deliver a queer paranormal hunters experience akin to Buffy or Supernatural. It’s not bad, just underwhelmingly unexpected — 3/5 Stars
October 29, 2025 at 1:05 PM
#CampDamascus has a strong voice, both in POV and social commentary, plus an Act 1 that effectively teases conversion camp horror, but Acts 2 & 3 deliver a queer paranormal hunters experience akin to Buffy or Supernatural. It’s not bad, just underwhelmingly unexpected — 3/5 Stars
What a bittersweet joy it was to read The Complete Tales of #winniethepooh to my daughter. A charming classic that brought tears to my eyes at a time when life seems to be passing me by with cruel quickness. But maybe some things like the warmth of childhood never truly fade away
October 28, 2025 at 3:29 PM
What a bittersweet joy it was to read The Complete Tales of #winniethepooh to my daughter. A charming classic that brought tears to my eyes at a time when life seems to be passing me by with cruel quickness. But maybe some things like the warmth of childhood never truly fade away
I wrote 578 words this week. I think this will be my last post. I lost the person who supported me most in life, and I can’t continue writing. It was nice while it lasted
October 18, 2025 at 3:10 AM
I wrote 578 words this week. I think this will be my last post. I lost the person who supported me most in life, and I can’t continue writing. It was nice while it lasted
I wrote 5,479 words this week. My best day was on Saturday when I wrote 1,878! Weekends are likely going to become my go-to writing days going forward.
It’s hard sticking to the daily grind when I’d much rather be writing. It feels like my weekdays are wasted.
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It’s hard sticking to the daily grind when I’d much rather be writing. It feels like my weekdays are wasted.
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October 11, 2025 at 2:34 AM
I wrote 5,479 words this week. My best day was on Saturday when I wrote 1,878! Weekends are likely going to become my go-to writing days going forward.
It’s hard sticking to the daily grind when I’d much rather be writing. It feels like my weekdays are wasted.
#WritingCommunity
It’s hard sticking to the daily grind when I’d much rather be writing. It feels like my weekdays are wasted.
#WritingCommunity
I wrote 1,655 words this week for an average of 236 per day.
I recently finished revising a draft, so I had to figure out what I’m working on next while I wait for notes from friends.
I also just returned to work, so it’s been a struggle to find writing time.
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I recently finished revising a draft, so I had to figure out what I’m working on next while I wait for notes from friends.
I also just returned to work, so it’s been a struggle to find writing time.
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October 4, 2025 at 3:20 AM
I wrote 1,655 words this week for an average of 236 per day.
I recently finished revising a draft, so I had to figure out what I’m working on next while I wait for notes from friends.
I also just returned to work, so it’s been a struggle to find writing time.
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I recently finished revising a draft, so I had to figure out what I’m working on next while I wait for notes from friends.
I also just returned to work, so it’s been a struggle to find writing time.
#WritingCommunity
I wrote 4,000 words this week for an average of 571 per day. I finally finished revising the rough draft of my children’s fantasy novel into a real 1st draft! Glad to be this far, but there’s still a long way to go. Looking forward to getting notes from friends
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September 26, 2025 at 10:28 PM
I wrote 4,000 words this week for an average of 571 per day. I finally finished revising the rough draft of my children’s fantasy novel into a real 1st draft! Glad to be this far, but there’s still a long way to go. Looking forward to getting notes from friends
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#SixOfCrows is a big improvement over the Shadow & Bone trilogy. The rush of info at the start is overwhelming, but after that it’s smooth, entertaining sailing right til the end. The heist is exciting, the characters are engaging and the lore is as intriguing as ever — 6/6 Crows
September 24, 2025 at 12:45 PM
#SixOfCrows is a big improvement over the Shadow & Bone trilogy. The rush of info at the start is overwhelming, but after that it’s smooth, entertaining sailing right til the end. The heist is exciting, the characters are engaging and the lore is as intriguing as ever — 6/6 Crows
I wrote 3,975 words this week for an average of 568 per day.
On both Wednesday & Thursday, I wrote 0 new words, but I revised words I’d already written.
Conversely, I wrote 1,500 new words on Friday. At this rate, I think I can still finish this draft by EOM!
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On both Wednesday & Thursday, I wrote 0 new words, but I revised words I’d already written.
Conversely, I wrote 1,500 new words on Friday. At this rate, I think I can still finish this draft by EOM!
#WritingCommunity
September 20, 2025 at 3:44 AM
I wrote 3,975 words this week for an average of 568 per day.
On both Wednesday & Thursday, I wrote 0 new words, but I revised words I’d already written.
Conversely, I wrote 1,500 new words on Friday. At this rate, I think I can still finish this draft by EOM!
#WritingCommunity
On both Wednesday & Thursday, I wrote 0 new words, but I revised words I’d already written.
Conversely, I wrote 1,500 new words on Friday. At this rate, I think I can still finish this draft by EOM!
#WritingCommunity
#TheCurseOfTheGloamglozer is the best Edge Chronicles book yet. Focusing on one locale lets the setting shine. The more mature protagonists also bring emotional depth. Though, with all the bad fathers in this series, I’m starting to think the authors have daddy issues — 5/5 Stars
September 15, 2025 at 2:49 PM
#TheCurseOfTheGloamglozer is the best Edge Chronicles book yet. Focusing on one locale lets the setting shine. The more mature protagonists also bring emotional depth. Though, with all the bad fathers in this series, I’m starting to think the authors have daddy issues — 5/5 Stars
I wrote 2,025 words this week for an average of 289 per day.
This was the least productive week I’ve had in a while. I got sick halfway, which hurt my momentum. I also got stuck condensing a long chapter, which took a while.
Here’s hoping next week is better!
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This was the least productive week I’ve had in a while. I got sick halfway, which hurt my momentum. I also got stuck condensing a long chapter, which took a while.
Here’s hoping next week is better!
#WritingCommunity
September 13, 2025 at 7:26 AM
I wrote 2,025 words this week for an average of 289 per day.
This was the least productive week I’ve had in a while. I got sick halfway, which hurt my momentum. I also got stuck condensing a long chapter, which took a while.
Here’s hoping next week is better!
#WritingCommunity
This was the least productive week I’ve had in a while. I got sick halfway, which hurt my momentum. I also got stuck condensing a long chapter, which took a while.
Here’s hoping next week is better!
#WritingCommunity
I wrote 7,000 words this week for an average of 1,000 per day!
I’m working in 1,500-word increments, revising a chapter, then condensing it down to that word-count limit. The book is for children so the shorter the better.
Now, I’m roughly 2/3 of the way done
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I’m working in 1,500-word increments, revising a chapter, then condensing it down to that word-count limit. The book is for children so the shorter the better.
Now, I’m roughly 2/3 of the way done
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September 5, 2025 at 8:24 PM
I wrote 7,000 words this week for an average of 1,000 per day!
I’m working in 1,500-word increments, revising a chapter, then condensing it down to that word-count limit. The book is for children so the shorter the better.
Now, I’m roughly 2/3 of the way done
#WritingCommunity
I’m working in 1,500-word increments, revising a chapter, then condensing it down to that word-count limit. The book is for children so the shorter the better.
Now, I’m roughly 2/3 of the way done
#WritingCommunity
#YellowJackets Season 2 embraces its campiness, sometimes for better (comedically) but more often for worse (dramatically). The new & side characters often feel like caricatures while a death in the finale spells trouble for the charm of the adult timeline in the future 3/5 Stars
September 5, 2025 at 6:38 PM
#YellowJackets Season 2 embraces its campiness, sometimes for better (comedically) but more often for worse (dramatically). The new & side characters often feel like caricatures while a death in the finale spells trouble for the charm of the adult timeline in the future 3/5 Stars
#Clytemnestra is bogged down by wasted story potential. It sets up a compelling revenge plot that its strong-willed protagonist inexplicably doesn’t pursue til the end of the book. This novel has a rich setting and complex themes but its payoff feels too little too late 2/5 Stars
September 5, 2025 at 2:22 PM
#Clytemnestra is bogged down by wasted story potential. It sets up a compelling revenge plot that its strong-willed protagonist inexplicably doesn’t pursue til the end of the book. This novel has a rich setting and complex themes but its payoff feels too little too late 2/5 Stars
#Circe is another masterpiece by Miller. Beautiful prose, compelling characters & mature themes supported by evocative myth brought convincingly to life. Between this & Achilles, Miller is becoming one of my favorite authors. If only her books came out more frequently — 5/5 Stars
August 31, 2025 at 6:54 AM
#Circe is another masterpiece by Miller. Beautiful prose, compelling characters & mature themes supported by evocative myth brought convincingly to life. Between this & Achilles, Miller is becoming one of my favorite authors. If only her books came out more frequently — 5/5 Stars
I wrote 6,000 words this week for an average of 857 per day. Most productive days were Wed & Fri with 1,500 words each. Least productive was Thu with 0.
I’m halfway through rewriting the rough draft of my children’s fantasy novel into an official first draft!
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I’m halfway through rewriting the rough draft of my children’s fantasy novel into an official first draft!
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August 29, 2025 at 10:53 AM
I wrote 6,000 words this week for an average of 857 per day. Most productive days were Wed & Fri with 1,500 words each. Least productive was Thu with 0.
I’m halfway through rewriting the rough draft of my children’s fantasy novel into an official first draft!
#WritingCommunity
I’m halfway through rewriting the rough draft of my children’s fantasy novel into an official first draft!
#WritingCommunity
#ImpossibleCreatures feels like the novelization of a fantasy game with its fetch quests, random encounters, and big bad. To its credit, it also tackles mature themes and has likable characters, though they’re often more interesting for what they are than who they are — 4/5 Stars
August 27, 2025 at 7:33 AM
#ImpossibleCreatures feels like the novelization of a fantasy game with its fetch quests, random encounters, and big bad. To its credit, it also tackles mature themes and has likable characters, though they’re often more interesting for what they are than who they are — 4/5 Stars
#AGameOfThrones deserves the praise it gets for its expansive worldbuilding, untraditional plot & complex characters. It’s odd who does and doesn’t get a POV though and some of the medieval details can be a bit much. Still, an effective intro despite some minor quirks — 5/5 Stars
August 23, 2025 at 11:06 PM
#AGameOfThrones deserves the praise it gets for its expansive worldbuilding, untraditional plot & complex characters. It’s odd who does and doesn’t get a POV though and some of the medieval details can be a bit much. Still, an effective intro despite some minor quirks — 5/5 Stars
I wrote 5,115 words this week. Average of 731 per day. Highest: 1,500 on Sat & Wed. Lowest: 0 on Tue & Thu.
I rewrote chapters 4-6 of my children’s fantasy book, with my protagonist meeting her own reflection and a shapeshifting antagonist in a crystal cavern.
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I rewrote chapters 4-6 of my children’s fantasy book, with my protagonist meeting her own reflection and a shapeshifting antagonist in a crystal cavern.
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August 22, 2025 at 11:12 PM
I wrote 5,115 words this week. Average of 731 per day. Highest: 1,500 on Sat & Wed. Lowest: 0 on Tue & Thu.
I rewrote chapters 4-6 of my children’s fantasy book, with my protagonist meeting her own reflection and a shapeshifting antagonist in a crystal cavern.
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I rewrote chapters 4-6 of my children’s fantasy book, with my protagonist meeting her own reflection and a shapeshifting antagonist in a crystal cavern.
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#SmallSpaces is my favorite kids book I’ve read in a while. The setting is spooky and atmospheric. The characters are strong and likable. The story is complex while still easily understood. It’s also refreshing to see children’s horror not shy away from darker elements. 5/5 Stars
August 22, 2025 at 9:02 AM
#SmallSpaces is my favorite kids book I’ve read in a while. The setting is spooky and atmospheric. The characters are strong and likable. The story is complex while still easily understood. It’s also refreshing to see children’s horror not shy away from darker elements. 5/5 Stars
#CriticalRole C4 being DND instead of Daggerheart is disappointing. Although, between the new DM & PCs (which are much more exciting) playing it safe in one way makes sense. Odd that the players will remain in distinct groups, though, since it’s supposed to be West Marches style!
August 21, 2025 at 5:40 PM
#CriticalRole C4 being DND instead of Daggerheart is disappointing. Although, between the new DM & PCs (which are much more exciting) playing it safe in one way makes sense. Odd that the players will remain in distinct groups, though, since it’s supposed to be West Marches style!