Category: Creative Writing
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Conjuring Ideas: A Writer’s Triumph Over Adversity
Despite struggles with concentration and exhaustion, the writer managed to complete a detailed outline and a new scene draft for their novel, “Reunion: Coda.” Despite feeling worn out and stressed, the writer persisted and produced a draft with key moments and good dialogue, which they considered a significant achievement.
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A Quick End-of-the-Month Musing for July 31, 2024: Au revoir juillet!
Today in Madison, New Hampshire, the weather is dreary and may turn rainy. The writer struggled to make progress on the novel due to tiredness and anxiety about moving back to Miami. Despite a better night’s sleep, worries persist. However, there’s some relief in the fact that packing shouldn’t be too difficult. Au revoir, juillet!
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More Music to Write Novels By (And Soothe a Writer’s Anxious Brow)
The author describes a gray day in New Hampshire and shares their morning routine. They mention difficulty sleeping and feeling tired. They also discuss using music in their novel and the challenges of obtaining permissions for copyrighted lyrics. The novel’s protagonist’s musical influences are also mentioned, including a parody of a Welsh military song.
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‘We Have Scene Three!’ A Writer’s Update
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Blogging, Blu-ray Collection, Books, Creative Writing, Going Full Circle: Back to South Florida I Go, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), Movies, Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024The author describes the evening of July 29, 2024 in Madison, New Hampshire, reflecting on the changing season and their progress on a chapter for “Reunion: Coda.” Despite a shorter scene than intended, the author overcame creative obstacles and plans to refine it further. Mental fatigue and an upcoming move to Miami have impacted their…
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Music to Write Novels By…(And Soothe a Writer’s Troubled Brow)
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, All the Things You Are, All the Things You Are (Kern and Hammerstein), Amazon, Creative Writing, Favorite Songs, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Melodies and Memories: Music, Songs, and Singers, Music, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: CodaLate Morning, Monday, July 29, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hey there. It’s pretty overcast this morning and kinda cool for a New England summer day. Looks like it’s gonna rain later, but thankfully, no thunderstorms are on the horizon, so I can focus on my novel without any worries. I’m trying to get in the…
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All Quiet on the Writing Front…Unfortunately
Evening, Sunday, July 28, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Chilling as the evening of a late July Sunday comes to an end, I’m relaxing with some tunes from Mozart. The writing room’s cozy, and there’s still enough light coming in from the sunset so I haven’t bothered to turn the main light on. Feeling a bit…
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Struggling to Meet Writing Deadlines – Author’s Weekend Update
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Anxiety, Blogging, Books, Creative Writing, Going Full Circle: Back to South Florida I Go, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024, UncategorizedMorning, Sunday, July 28, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hi, dear readers. It’s a balmy summer day in what, for now anyway, is my corner of eastern New Hampshire. If the forecast for Carroll County is correct, it should be a nice, if perhaps hot day, but certainly not as sweltering as in my native South…
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Musings and Thoughts for Friday, July 26, 2024: A Writer’s Worries…and Hopes
The paperback edition of “Reunion: A Story” is a deeply personal novella by the author, Alex Diaz-Granados. Set in Miami during the author’s high school years, the story delves into adolescent love and nostalgia. The main character, Jim Garraty, navigates unresolved feelings for his high school crush. The author invites readers to experience this heartfelt…
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Unveiling Nicole Boisvert’s Concern: A Rejected Version of Scene from Reunion: Coda (Manuscript File)
Writing a novel scene is akin to baking a cake – the right ingredients, mixing, and timing are crucial. Similar to a failed cake, a scene may need multiple rewrites before feeling right. An example of a discarded scene version is shared, depicting Nicole’s entrance to Jim’s office, setting the stage for their meaningful conversation.
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Decisions and Changes: Transitioning to New Surroundings
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After spending eight years away, the speaker is preparing to leave New Hampshire and return to South Florida. Despite initially feeling hopeful about settling in, they struggle to make friends and find a sense of belonging. They’re also dealing with tension over a housing lease and have received an offer to move in with friends…
A Certain Point of View, Too 