"I try and reach a word goal for a day. Usually it's about 5,000 words, but like for today it's 17,000 words. I spend all day writing when I have a goal like that.
Usually it's about four or five consecutive hours a day. On a school…"
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Linnea Worley replied to the discussion 'How often do you write?' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
Katherine E. Hinkson replied to the discussion 'How often do you write?' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"I have an advantage over a lot of writers. I'm the single cat lady in my family. I use writing as a stress reliever after taking care of my 96 year old grandmother (dementia is fun and can be funny-please don't think I'm being mean- I…"
Katie Checkley replied to the discussion 'Posting Stories on the Internet?'
"Hi Faith,
I've often wondered the exact same thing. I was hoping there would be more responses, because I'd love to know too! Are these stories you are planning on publishing, or would like to potentially have published? If so, maybe…"
Katie Checkley replied to the discussion 'How often do you write?' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"Hi Katherine,
Two or three hours a day? That's great! I have days like that, but not all. I know what you mean about the days when you just can't seem to find the time to write. It really is an awful feeling."
Katherine E. Hinkson replied to the discussion 'How often do you write?' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"Generally, I try to write 2-3 hours every day. On a good day I can get up to 5 or 6 hours. It may be in short stolen increments, but I write everyday. I'm not the fastest writer, which is part of the reason I try to write as much as I can.…"
Katie Checkley added a discussion to the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
How often do you write?
Hi Everyone, I think for writers everywhere, this is SUCH a universal question. I believe that many of us worry that we aren't writing enough, or don't have time to write as much as we'd like. It's one of those great writing mysteries. In order to be a successful writer/author, how OFTEN do I need to write? How much TIME do I need to devote to the art? Is one hour a day enough? How about five hours a week? More? Less?I don't think there is an exact answer. But it always helps me to know that…See More
Katie Checkley replied to the discussion 'Do I need to start a blog or a website?' in the group Your First Novel
"Hi Alison,
I know exactly what you mean. I'm revising my novel as well, (I'm virtually unpublished in all other aspects too), and I've often wondered the exact same thing--who cares if I have a blog, if I don't have a book! Last…"
Cheryl Fassett left a comment for Katie Checkley
"Katie,
Thanks for the note. My blog is at cherylfassett.wordoress.com. Sorry for not pasting a link here. I am on an ipad and can't do the copy and paste thing very well with it. :-)
My book is YA fantasy about a girl who finds herself on a…"
Katie Checkley replied to the discussion 'What's your Greatest Fear as a Writer?' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"Hi Melanie and others,
This is such a good question. I just responded on your blog, Melanie, and I said one of my biggest fears is life obstacles getting in the way of my writing. Almost like 'time will run out.' My husband says…"
Katie Checkley posted a status
"Just finished my masters! I read an excerpt of my novel at the university's colloquium. Very cool!"
Katie Checkley replied to the discussion 'OUR BLOGS' in the group Blogging about Books and Writing!
"Checkley, Katie The Intrinsic Writer"
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Blogging about Books and Writing!
For blogging readers, writers, collectors, reviewers. Please no all-caps posts or jumbo book jackets/other imagines anywhere in the group, please. We're trying to avoid self-promo hell. Thanks!See More
Karoline Barrett replied to the discussion 'Setting Vibes...' in the group Your First Novel
"My new novel takes place partly in the 40s. Luckily my mom was around then. I take it you weren't around in the 70s or 80s?"
Nelle Douville replied to the discussion 'Setting Vibes...' in the group Your First Novel
"I'm guessing you weren't around in the 1970s, and you're making me feel olllllllld! Talk with people who were, everyone will have a different take. Look at newspaper archives from the era, photos, etc. A few well placed mentions…"
Sharon Ferguson replied to the discussion 'Setting Vibes...' in the group Your First Novel
"Yes, am encountering that - its especially hard when working with a time period thats doesnt exist anymore. I tend to think the vibe also has to do with how people viewed the political/economic situation of the time period, such as in the 80s, (my…"
Lucy Merrill replied to the discussion 'Setting Vibes...' in the group Your First Novel
"Reading newspapers—particularly lifestyle sections— from the era in your setting is a good way to find out what was on people's minds."
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- Who I am:
- I'm an instructor at an adult career college. I teach English and professional development courses. I'm working on my masters thesis--an original novel that has been in the works since August 2010! I live with my fiance and two cats in Northern New Jersey.
- Connect with me online! My site, blog, or Twitter handle are:
- http://theintrinsicwriter.blogspot.com/
- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- Creative non-fiction essay published in a New Jersey magazine, poem published in a publication put out by a former writing group. I have completed two drafts of my coming-of-age style novel, and hope to be completed by the end of 2012. I've written numerous essays and short stories...constantly working on getting them published.
- Media outlets that I currently write for:
- Suite101, others in progress...
- My writing is:
- Fiction, Memoir, Blog Posts
- I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
- Mostly workshops in my grad classes. Former member of Women Who Write, Inc.
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Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 3:29pm on May 28, 2012,
Cheryl Fassett said…
- Katie,
Thanks for the note. My blog is at cherylfassett.wordoress.com. Sorry for not pasting a link here. I am on an ipad and can't do the copy and paste thing very well with it. :-)
My book is YA fantasy about a girl who finds herself on a quest to save the world from a dark curse that will rob it of magic and imagination. She is aided by a talking cat, a silent boy, and the king's elf. Through their journey, they encounter many perils and she learns a lot about who she is and what she is made of. It was a lot of fun to write as it is filled with all the things I loved as a kid- witches, dragons, books, magic, good v. Evil and so on.
I have been working on the finsl edit and had a group of people read it and really nitpik over wording and phrasing and pacing and so on. I have promised myself it will be out the door to the first agent by the end of this month....yikes!
So fingers crossed. I am fully expecting many many rejections over the next few months. :)
Cheryl
- At 12:52pm on January 17, 2012,
Diane O'Connell said… Nice getting to know you, Katie.
- At 6:25pm on December 26, 2011,
Meg Waite Clayton said… Katie, Delighted to have you in the novelist group! You might introduce yourself by telling us what you’re working on in the “Show Me Your Novel and I’ll Show You Mine” discussion if you're not too uncomfortable talking about what you're working on. We save the wall for discussion, so please refrain from linking to blog posts there, but do add them in the “Links to Helpful Blog Posts for Writers” discussion thread. And we do a live chat every Wednesday at 1EST; instructions on how to participate are in the "Our Water Cooler Wednesdays" box near the top of the group page. Hope you can join us for that.
Meg Waite Clayton
Novelist Group Moderator
Bestselling Author of The Four Ms. Bradwells, The Wednesday Sisters, and The Language of Light, a finalist for Barbara Kingsolver's Bellwether Prize
- At 6:08pm on December 16, 2011,
Jill Starishevsky said…
Welcome to SheWrites. Feel free to reach out if you need anything.
Jill Starishevsky
Prosecutor, Child Abuse/Sex Crimes
Author, My Body Belongs to Me - A Child Sexual Abuse Prevention book
- At 3:38pm on December 16, 2011,
Daphne Higbee said… Glad you liked my blog. I was forced to start it for my creative writing class, but I quickly realized its value. I'm convinced that online networking is crucial for successful marketing. Now, let's see if I can keep it up. Send me a link to your blog once you've got it up.
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