http://www.colingalbraith.co.uk/blog A Writer's Blog Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:24:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Thank goodness I’m going on holiday tomorrow. Not only do I need to relax after the mayhem of another Blackpool weekend, but the stress of packing a couple of suitcases for two adults and pre-pubescent is more than anyone needs in their life. Talk about mayhem and hair-pulling frustration and ... http://www.colingalbraith.co.uk/blog/?p=409 Fiction * Complete final draft of Slick (if not completed in June) (G1,G2,D1,D2) * Write up Slick synopsis and query letter (G1,G2,D1,D2) * List up suitable agents and prepare to submit Slick (G1,G2,D1,D2) * Start A Friend to Die For novel (G1,G2,D1,D2) Freelance/Non-Fiction Writing: * Query freelance gigs 12/mth (0/25 pitched - Total=44) (G7,G9) * Stay alert for ... http://www.colingalbraith.co.uk/blog/?p=402 Fiction * Complete final draft of Slick (G1,G2,D1,D2) - done!! * Write up Slick synopsis and query letter (G1,G2,D1,D2) - concentrated on Slick for going on holiday so will do this last half of July. * List up suitable agents and prepare to submit Slick (G1,G2,D1,D2) - not done yet. Going to target ... http://www.colingalbraith.co.uk/blog/?p=407 This is it, I'm afriad. The last post until next Monday. My (tiny) rucksack is packed, I've got my toothbrush and deodorant. Can't think of anything else I'll need except some beer money - check! It's a great feeling knowing I can go without having to worry about leaving an unfinished ... http://www.colingalbraith.co.uk/blog/?p=408 While it’s likely I’ll be present at the day job next Tuesday, today represents my last full day of work in this hole for 3 weeks and 1 day. Tomorrow I leave for my annual trip to Blackpool with my mate, and then within 24 hours of returning, I’ll be ... http://www.colingalbraith.co.uk/blog/?p=406 This supposed “wind down” before holiday season isn’t working out as planned; I’m as exhausted as ever and feel like all I want to do is close my eyes for a month. On the bus to the day job this morning, I went most of the way with my eyes ... http://www.colingalbraith.co.uk/blog/?p=405 In my weekly web stat reports, I witnessed the first rise in unique hits for Fringe Fantastic last week. It happens every year around this time, both Fringe Fantastic and Poolside Poetry start to tail into an upwards trend, before peaking in August and slowing down as it moves into ... http://www.colingalbraith.co.uk/blog/?p=403 Hell of a busy weekend that was. But then it usually is on the run up to holiday season. But before I could even think about doing anything of a literary nature, I had some labouring to do in the garden first thing on Saturday morning. It involved digging holes, ... http://www.colingalbraith.co.uk/blog/?p=401 No problem getting out of bed this morning. I was in the day job before 7:30am and had checked my logon to the EBF website was working, and that I had all my events narrowed down and targeted. All I had to do then was wail until 10am (and do ... http://www.colingalbraith.co.uk/blog/?p=400 It is kind of remarkable that after a few weeks away from Slick how much I love reading it again. I’ve lost count how many revisions the manuscript has seen, yet each time I enjoy it more and more. If I’m being honest it’s because I love the story I’ve ... http://www.colingalbraith.co.uk/blog/?p=399