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Trick yourself
Christmas stories, a writing trick, distraction-free writing apps, George Saunders on revision, and how to market a book.
Drowning in drafts
Me on a podcast, books for writers, how to write an ace newsletter, build a short story collection, and a Pomodoro to do app.
Pieces 13: Time is up
It's the last edition of Pieces and a chance to reflect on what went well and what I need to do in the future.
Pieces 12: Small changes
The writing retreat seems a long time ago already as I face up to reality, but still manage to make a little progress.
Pieces 11: Much commotion
Three days on since the end of my retreat and I am struggling to carve some time out amongst the family/work madness.
Pieces 10: A good sign
Last day of the writing retreat and it's been a tricky one, so I turn to some research and try to keep some perspective.
Pieces 09: Texture later
Day four or my writing retreat and I'm working on the opening and getting words on the page.
Pieces 08: One true opening
Day three of my writing retreat and I'm on to the opening, of which I have many. Time to cut these branches down.
Pieces 07: Scenes and scraps
Report from day two of my writing retreat which I mostly spent sorting material into usable scenes and scraps with potential.
Narrative kindling
Writing retreat updates, collecting story material, writing in present tense, Apple Notes tips, and NFTs for authors.
