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On Writing a Novel: Sometimes I Have Good Days, Sometimes I Don’t….
Summary: The Madison Summer Almanac reports a warm summer day with a temperature of 75°F (24°C) and mostly sunny skies. The writer struggles with writer’s block but remains determined, having worked on their novel for over a year. Optimistic about conquering the writing challenges, they seek inspiration from Calliope, the Muse of Epic Poetry, and…
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Musings & Thoughts for Wednesday, June 26, 2024, or: Scene Two (of Chapter 18) Gets a Rave Review from…Skynet?*
* It’s actually Copilot…Skynet is not a friendly AI! Late Morning, Wednesday, June 26, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire On Writing & Storytelling: Evaluating and Revising Chapter 18’s Scene Two (With a Little Help from AI) Yesterday was a good day for my storytelling mojo. I didn’t dive into Scene Three of Reunion: Coda’s chapter eighteen,…
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Musings & Thoughts for Tuesday, June 25, 2024, or: One More Scene is Done…..
The author shares progress on writing the second scene of Chapter 18, focusing on Jim Garraty in a work setting. An excerpt from the scene is provided, depicting a yearning for respite and reflecting on personal relationships. The post ends with the author’s hope for a productive writing session and the possibility of inspiration for…
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Musings & Thoughts for Monday, June 24, 2024, or: Weekend Update Wrap-Up…and a Hopeful Start of a New Workweek
The post provides weather updates for Madison, New Hampshire and discusses the author’s experiences over the weekend. It mentions plans to work on a novel later in the day. The temperature is 75°F (24°C), with humidity at 61% and a forecast of heavy rainfall in the afternoon. The post also touches upon the author’s Sunday…
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Musings & Thoughts for Sunday, June 23, 2024, or: Weekend Update, Part the First, or: Soggy Saturday…and a Sunday Visit to Hannaford Supermarket
Midday/Early Afternoon, Sunday, June 23, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Madison Summer Almanac It is a grey, wet, and chilly day here in my corner of eastern New Hampshire. The current temperature is 63°F (17°C) with cloudy conditions. With the wind blowing from the south-southwest at 3 MPH (5 Km/H) and humidity at 94%, the feels-like…
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Musings & Thoughts for Saturday, June 22, 2024, or: ‘Postponed on Account of Rain’
Today’s weather in rural New Hampshire is gray, wet, and chilly, with a temperature of 63°F (17°C) and 83% humidity. Rain is expected throughout the day, with a high of 66°F (19°C) and a low of 60°C. The author expresses disappointment at the gloomy weather, which dampens their productivity and brings back memories of past…
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Musings & Thoughts for Friday, June 21, 2024, or: On Writing & Storytelling – ‘Tis Better to Have a Rough Draft of Something Than Not Having a Draft at All
In Madison, New Hampshire, a gloomy day is forecasted with temperatures around 74°F (24°C). The author achieved progress in writing chapter 18 of “Reunion: Coda,” detailing the challenges of converting ideas into a coherent narrative. After crafting a rough draft, the struggle to flesh out characters and dialogue is evident, with a commitment to refining…
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Musings & Thoughts for Thursday, June 20, 2024, or: A Quick Update About Reunion: Coda
The writer shared a brief update on their progress with the Reunion: Coda novel. They expressed frustration at not completing a scene due to exhaustion and outlined their approach to work. Despite disliking outlines, they recognized the need and made one. The post concluded with a mention of a midday break.
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Musings & Thoughts for Wednesday, June 19, 2024, or: It’s Beginning to Feel a Lot Like Summer…and a Quick Update from the Writing Front
The Madison Summer Almanac for June 19, 2024, reports a hot day in eastern New Hampshire with a temperature of 92°F (33°C) and a heat index of 102°F (39°C). The forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with a high of 97°F (36°C) and a low of 73°F (23°C) at night. The author gives an update…
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Musings & Thoughts for Tuesday, June 18, 2024, or: Running Aground, Yet Again, on the Shoals of ‘Writer’s Block’
The Madison Summer Almanac for June 18, 2024, forecasts a hot, sunny day with a high of 93°F (34°C) and a heat index of 97°F (36°C). The writer, struggling with writer’s block, faced challenges organizing files due to a Google storage ultimatum. Despite the frustration, they maintain hope for a better writing day ahead. This…
A Certain Point of View, Too 