by Kelli Donley | Jan 16, 2013 | Novel, Writing
31,100 — an increase of only 1,000 words this week. This is not a huge improvement. However: I’m done editing for perspective. I’ve got 16 solid chapters told from 3 points of view. I’m revamping the story arc. Things I thought should...
by Kelli Donley | Jan 9, 2013 | Novel
30,100 — an increase of 6900 words. I’m on my way!
by Kelli Donley | Jan 2, 2013 | Goals, Novel, Writing
23,200 words completed on novel 2 in the current draft, with about 10,000 more to be edited and added. Internets, hold my feet to the fire. I need to be adding 10-15,000 words a week to meet my April deadline for Novel 2. The story is there, it’s just… My...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 18, 2012 | Media, Novel
I have had several inquiries from friends and family in the last month. “So, is this next book ever going to be done?” Yes, but not quickly. Or easily. Novel #2 was 60% completed when I realized the perspective was wonky. This is one of several growth...
by Kelli Donley | May 15, 2012 | Journal, Media, Novel
Since moving to Colorado, I’ve joined a writing cooperative and several writing groups. I’ve been taking courses, having my work read and submitting to contests. One criticism has been constant: I try to cover too many points of view. Readers struggle to...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 23, 2012 | Journal, Novel, Travel
{My fifth and final example of why the Indiana State Tourism board should hire me.} One of my personality quirks is deep, unbridled nervousness at the absolute worst time. It is a cunning emotion that runs me over. One moment, I’m fine. The next, I’m...
