As i mentioned in my previous post, I attempted National Novel Writing Month 2018 and while there was a salvageable short story hidden in the 25,000 word mess I was otherwise disappointed with the results. Sure it's been four months since the event but I'm still finding valuable lessons so it's worth bringing up. It … Continue reading The Quality of Quantity
Author: Tony L Joy
The Stathmore Mines
Last November I took a month long break from my novel to try my hand at National Novel Writing Month. This has gone poorly for me every time I've tried it in the past, so far as getting anything useful out of it other than the experience. Managed to crawl halfway to the wordcount this … Continue reading The Stathmore Mines
A Novel Attempt
I have had several story ideas kicking around in my head for the past decade. Well, I've had hundred of story ideas in that time, but there are a good dozen or so that stand out and nag me to instantiate them rather so they don't waste or rot in my brain. I always rationalize … Continue reading A Novel Attempt
It All Has to Start Somewhere
When was the last time you met someone and immediately asked them when they were born? Unless you’re some sort of automaton and that’s the first question on the list, I would wager you’re not in the habit of collecting birthdays right after the world “Hello.” Similarly you probably don’t really care about someone’s childhood … Continue reading It All Has to Start Somewhere