Tag: writing about writing
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State of Play: April 2026
In this April 2026 update, I reflect on a quarter that didn’t quite go to plan but still delivered solid progress. Ray of Light enters its final edit under deadline pressure, The Thaw moves toward professional editing, and Boat Party nears draft completion, while Legacy of Iron remains patiently on the bench.
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How Better Outlining Can Save Weeks of Editing
Editing my drafts often feels like playing Jenga with a novel. Fix one thing and another issue appears somewhere else. After reading a post about writing inefficiency, I began to wonder whether the real problem lies earlier in the process.
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State of Play: January 2026
In this January 2026 State of Play, I review recent progress and set out my plans for the next quarter. Ray of Light is nearing the end of its third draft and heading to beta readers, The Thaw has moved into professional copyediting, and the first book in my Disaster Series is well underway, with…
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