Daily Check-in 6/17/08 and 6/18/08

Both yesterday and today I've been "carding" my story—writing each possible scene and plot detail on a 3"x5" notecard, in order to play with the organization and flow of the plot. It also helps you identify gaps in your story, which I did. But that's a good thing because finding creative ways to fill those gaps ends up making the story more interesting.

Multi-day Check-in 6/13/08-6/16/08

It's been a busy weekend, so I'm playing catch-up with my blog reports.

6/13/08: I wrote before work on Friday, but because we went to see a movie (the new Indiana Jones; I liked it, but Scott wasn't impressed) after work I didn't get to post a report.

6/14/08 and 6/15/08: Although I didn't do any actual writing over the weekend, I did do some writing-related reading both days. Didn't have the opportunity to post a report either day because of a spike in our usually tame social schedule—we went to a BBQ Saturday night and the Tony Awards broadcast last night.

6/16/08: Got back to my writing routine this morning—writing for my hour—then did some more writing-related reading during lunch.

Daily Check-in 6/12/08

Did you think I forgot to report in today? No way!

Wrote before work, then did some more WIP-related reading during lunch.

BTW, I notice the emails of my blog posts are going out really late. The email of yesterday's post didn't arrive in my inbox until almost 24 hours after it appeared on the blog. Blogger (my blog host) allows me to specify up to 10 address to receive email about each blog post, and since my blog's audience is very limited that might be a better alternative to the email service I'm using now. Let me know what you think.

Daily Check-in 6/11/08

Took the el all the way to work today (instead of driving part of the way and taking the el the rest), so I was able to do some WIP-related reading during my commute. Then wrote for an hour before work, and read more at lunch.

Daily Check-in 6/10/08

Hey, what happened to 6/8/08 and 6/9/08?!

I had a colonoscopy yesterday (6/9; the doctor found two tiny polyps—both were completely benign). To prepare for the procedure I couldn't have anything but clear liquids after 11:00 AM Sunday (6/8)... and that's a very long time for me to go without food! The hungrier I got the crankier I got (ask Scott), and I found it difficult to concentrate on anything requiring higher thought—like writing or reading. So, no activity to report for 6/8. After the procedure I was pretty zoned out by the anesthesia. Scott drove me home, we got me some McDonald's breakfast on the way, and I ate my first solid food in over 24 hours. Of course, I don't remember the trip home or eating the food. But then I fell sound asleep on the couch for over four hours. So, no activity to report for 6/9 either.

I'm happy to report I resumed my writing-before-work routine this morning. Unfortunately, I had to spend my lunch hour trying to catch up on work email from the weekend and Monday.

Daily Check-in 6/6/08 and 6/7/08

I decided one report for yesterday and today was sufficient, since I spent my writing time each day finishing the book I've been reading as background research. It inspired many creative ideas but also raised some interesting questions I'll have to deal with as I continue my WIP.

Daily Check-in 6/5/08 (Better Late Than Never)

Sorry, everyone, I almost forgot to report in today. I'm tempted to just type "Ditto," because today was a continuation of the background research from yesterday... and the day before... and the day before that.

BTW, if you visit my blog (rather than just read it via email or a feed reader), then you can check out a new feature I've added: a sampling of other blogs I read on a regular basis. You'll find it at the bottom of the left hand column below the "Subscribe," "About Me," "My Posts About" and "Blog Archive" features.