I have a simple writing resolution this year: write and submit at least 12 stories. That's one a month. Should be doable. Frankly, should be exceedable. I enjoy Michael Bracken's ongoing tally of his story output. With a hat tip to him, I'd like to follow suit.
I have written and submitted my first story of the year. It's a 6,425-word yarn that I've sent to the editors of an anthology. It's the second adventure of my railroad detective, Calvin Carter and I got a big kick out of writing it. (If you're curious, the link to the first is there to the right.) I started the story sometime in December (I'll be sure to mark the start date next time) but I wrote most of it during the first week of January. I finished it a week ago and have been making edits (and having it read) ever since. Time for submission. I'll let everyone know if it gets accepted.
Stories Written in 2010: 1
Stories Left to Write in 2010: 11
That is very ambitious, Scott. I wrote a novel this year and about six stories--a few flashes. The novel is basically a tune-up for the stories. I also write about six movie reviews and several book reviews-as do you. Do we count them or not?
ReplyDeleteA worthy goal. Godspeed, John Glenn. As a separate exercise, on might think "word count." There I think it's legit to include any writing that's formal (beginning, middle and end --so while book reviews would count, blog comments would not).
ReplyDeleteHey, I like Pattis new avatar!
ReplyDeleteScott, that is doable for anyone but me. I swear I write twenty stories a year and submit about two.
Congrats to your first submission.
Great stuff, Scott. look forward to reading it.
ReplyDeletePatti - Ambitious, yes. Doable. Also yes. Actually, the secret goal is one of two things: reach 12 stories before 31 Dec or submit more than 12 stories by 31 Dec.
ReplyDeleteRichard - I'm going to include blog entries on my monthly word count and keep a running tally. I think it was J.T. Ellison at Murderati that did it for 2009 and she found an interesting result.
David - Tis a cool avatar. And, what's stopping you from submitting the other 18?
Paul - It was a fun story to write. Looking forward to more of them.
Congrats on getting the story finished and out there. Good luck with it.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea and I wish you every success.
ReplyDeleteMichael Bracken is a wonderful role model.
Terrie
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