Hampton Roads Writers – We Just Want to Write
By Cynthia Spurr on Jul 18, 2010 in fiction writing | 76 Comments
Fingers fly across the keyboard much like a concert pianist. No thought or sound seem to radiate from mind to fingers. The words flowing softly, quickly like a babbling brook from the tiniest drip searching for the vast open waters. Gathering speed then slowing suddenly only to pick up again round the next bend. The [...]
By Heather Floyd on Apr 28, 2010 in fiction writing | 67 Comments
I have been very productive (a relative term, I know). I am at the very threshold of 35,000 words in my novel, and I work on it quite consistently. Sometimes I write a few paragraphs only to a hit wall, and I erase them and start over, but it’s always for the best. It’s easier [...]
By Cynthia Spurr on Apr 19, 2010 in fiction writing, writing | 68 Comments
Congratulations to two of our writers. While I’ve been lacking in my commitment to my writing, my fellow writers have not been lacking in their commitment. Two of my fellow writers are nearing the completion of their first final draft. Their goal: to have a complete final draft done by July and August respectively. If [...]
By rjames on Feb 6, 2010 in fiction writing, writing | 74 Comments
Image by lepiaf.geo (back mid February) via Flickr I wish I could say I have a writing schedule. I dream of having a block of time where my life is quiet enough– and I have enough inspiration– to just write. For now, I write as I make copies at work, or when I’m supposed to [...]
By Cynthia Spurr on Jan 20, 2010 in fiction writing, motivation | 3 Comments
Yup, I’ll be the first to admit it. I failed. Less a month into the new year, I have failed to meet my goals. Image by lonecellotheory via Flickr Two weeks ago, we had our first meeting of 2010. We went around the table and took turns at what we wanted to accomplish for [...]
