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Hello, Hello! I’ve noticed that this blog has been rather dead as of late, which certainly hasn’t been helped by my over-prioritisation of my serialised story “Noumenal”, which has in itself been released on a very irregular basis due to my work and recreational life. Besides, Noumenal isn’t for everyone – this blog could do…
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Hello! I’m still not dead…if busy once more. I’ve just finished the next round of assignments for proper – thus, I’m ready to get back to novel writing. I’ve made some plans for the next chapter, wherein many more new characters shall be introduced, including one I’ve hinted about beforehand offhand. Again, I’ll be reviewing…
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Done. Stopped faffing around – won’t try’n justify the week’s additional wait! This chapter’s a bit of a biggie – 13 page PDF alone, but it could be worse. I’ve rescheduled some of the excess pork to the beginning of the fourth chapter, so it shan’t take as long to release this time. Still, I’m…
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Hello and apologies for more annoyance! I reviewed my upcoming chapter with the writing partner as I said I would – I couldn’t bring myself to release what I’d written on sunday night. That was because, even before my discussion with my reviewer confirmed it, I felt there was something missing from the scene. Without…
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Hello y’lot! As you know, the next chapter of Noumenal is planned to release later this sunday as promised. In terms of plot covered, it’s basically finished now and has been scathingly reviewed by my brother as usual. By all accounts, I can make the deadline, not a sweat. However… Another friend of mine has…
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Blurbs – an essential marketing tool! They provide your very first taste of the story within, enticing you to take another bite – er, figuratively speaking here. Hardbacks taste disappointing, mostly. But they can be made even worse if their blurbs are indoctrinated with stale adjectives, unclear context and enough spoilers to spoil your appetite.…
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Damn, I just can’t keep to deadlines, can I? Was rather busy yesterday with university “homework”, so I forgot to do this weeks writing entry as planned – still,there’s always a second chance! Anyhoo… When you’re feeling uninspired with your own plots and pitches, remind yourself that just about any inkling of an idea can…
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