I'm struggling with it as usual.
Think about this readers: I have a full first draft of a novel (over 144000 words)
I have the first draft of a short story (over 6000 words)
And yet, I've been stuck on finishing a second draft because of this dreaded inner voice. Here is an example of what mine says to me:
Your an idiot: No one wants to reader this garbage.
You are a one hit wonder. Waiting is an average short story and you won't ever tell a better story.
What?! You are doing this for free! What are you thinking?
There are dozens of ways to better spend your time. Why don't you give one of them a whirl.
Monday, April 8, 2013
Wow
I'm continuing to move downloads on four of the big five (sony, itunes, kobo, and barnes and noble). I especially seem to be doing well on the first three.
I know that many people make the argument that many people who take advantge of free downloads are not true readers but downloaders. I won't argue that point either way. I just know that downloads of my two works are moving a bit and I'm happy with that.
I know that many people make the argument that many people who take advantge of free downloads are not true readers but downloaders. I won't argue that point either way. I just know that downloads of my two works are moving a bit and I'm happy with that.
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Series
Always difficult to write prose with family here. So when they are, I try to accomplish other things: Plotting or in case of today world building.
The Novella titles are going to be either one of two things:
A very near future detective series wrapped around a SCFI theme, or if you will, a SC FI series wrapped around a detective theme.
In this near future crime is so prevalent in a place known as The City that when a murder occurs in the city limits, it's investigation is brokered out to investigative firms. Our firm is called Crime and Punishment and it's lead investigator is named Roland.
He has a number of allies and adversaries that will appear often in the series. I'm working on these people as well as the backdrop of the City as well, which will be very important to the overall feel of the series.
Each title will mirror the other. Example: Necessary Fear. Constant Fear. Abandoning Fear.
What's to fear? Residents of the City often refer to it as Fear. But the main reason is that Roland suffers from genetic condition that causes him to suffer from phobias. His condition worsens as he stresses. These Phobias evolve every 30 days. There is no cure. And yet he goes about his work as professionally as he can.
The Novella titles are going to be either one of two things:
A very near future detective series wrapped around a SCFI theme, or if you will, a SC FI series wrapped around a detective theme.
In this near future crime is so prevalent in a place known as The City that when a murder occurs in the city limits, it's investigation is brokered out to investigative firms. Our firm is called Crime and Punishment and it's lead investigator is named Roland.
He has a number of allies and adversaries that will appear often in the series. I'm working on these people as well as the backdrop of the City as well, which will be very important to the overall feel of the series.
Each title will mirror the other. Example: Necessary Fear. Constant Fear. Abandoning Fear.
What's to fear? Residents of the City often refer to it as Fear. But the main reason is that Roland suffers from genetic condition that causes him to suffer from phobias. His condition worsens as he stresses. These Phobias evolve every 30 days. There is no cure. And yet he goes about his work as professionally as he can.
Friday, April 5, 2013
Digital Donna
Oh yea. I'm also strongly considering paying someone to do the covers for Children and my Novellas. Anyone who may need this service should consider using Digital Donna. Check out her blog. I haven't used her but she is highly recommended by Smashwords and her work featured on her site is wonderful.
A Decision
These three novelettes will probably be the final three works that I do at no charge.
I believe it will be a fair showcase of my talents (or lack thereof) for anyone to judge if they choose to pay to read my longer work.
My 2014 novellas and beyond will be $2.99 a piece.
I know that some people are selling novels for that or even less. I think it's a fair price. Ultimately, the consumer will make that decision.
I'm going to sit and think long and hard about Where are our Children. This full length novel will either be sold at $3.99 or I will allow it to be free. Why you may ask?
If my novellas are to be a long term source of income then Children could be a gateway to readers trusting me with the shorter work. Children is not going to be liked by everyone. And yet, It is a powerful premise that I believe I can pull off effectively.
I believe it will be a fair showcase of my talents (or lack thereof) for anyone to judge if they choose to pay to read my longer work.
My 2014 novellas and beyond will be $2.99 a piece.
I know that some people are selling novels for that or even less. I think it's a fair price. Ultimately, the consumer will make that decision.
I'm going to sit and think long and hard about Where are our Children. This full length novel will either be sold at $3.99 or I will allow it to be free. Why you may ask?
If my novellas are to be a long term source of income then Children could be a gateway to readers trusting me with the shorter work. Children is not going to be liked by everyone. And yet, It is a powerful premise that I believe I can pull off effectively.
My Unnamed Novellas
I will pursue one of two ideas for the Novellas.
These stories will be about 36000 words a piece.
They allow me to publish, but not be overrun by work. I have to remind myself that I have a full time job. A job that I just worked 64 hours this week. I have family obligations. I do get tired. I do get distracted.
And yet I think the writing schedule is feasible. It allows me to be productive but not feel rushed or overrun. I want to keep this process fun.
These stories will be about 36000 words a piece.
They allow me to publish, but not be overrun by work. I have to remind myself that I have a full time job. A job that I just worked 64 hours this week. I have family obligations. I do get tired. I do get distracted.
And yet I think the writing schedule is feasible. It allows me to be productive but not feel rushed or overrun. I want to keep this process fun.
Projects?
I'm leaning heavily towards writing three more novelettes:
Shadow of the Watchtower in April.
Dead Mexicans in May
And probably Hard Rain in June.
July through September would allow me to finally start and finish the second draft of my novel Where are our Children?
And then starting in 2014 four novella sized works a year until the mind or body won't let me anymore.
more coming...
Shadow of the Watchtower in April.
Dead Mexicans in May
And probably Hard Rain in June.
July through September would allow me to finally start and finish the second draft of my novel Where are our Children?
And then starting in 2014 four novella sized works a year until the mind or body won't let me anymore.
more coming...
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