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Progress Report, in which I request a compass

Another 3K words on "From Earth I Have Arisen," bringing Magic Meter here:   A disappointing week.  Still having a helluva time focusing.  At least part of the problem–if I may indulge in self-diagnosis for a moment–are the vast stretches … Continue reading

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Progress Report, in which I prove I’m writing

Notched 3800 words on "From Earth I Have Arisen," which makes Magic Meter look like this: That original estimate of 20K is looking like a pipe dream.  I might be able to do this in 30K, or it might wind … Continue reading

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Progress Report, in which I compare myself to Bridget Jones

After all the contemplation, confusion, and consternation, after all the metaphorical hair pulling and hand wringing, after all the fear and doubt and self-deprecation, after the avoidance and the mind games, after throwing just about every conceivable roadblock in my … Continue reading

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