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WRITING UPDATE: MITCH TURNER #5 IS MOVING FAST!
Mitch Turner #5 is coming along fast! I’m about 60% of the way done with the novel before I send it over to copyediting because much of the work was done last year. This story involves a case unlike one Mitch Turner has dealt with before. Currently, I’m working through the details of the trial, and building toward the explosive conclusion and finale. In other news, the copyediting process for ONLY THE GUILTY is coming along, and I anticipate that…
WRITING UPDATE: WORKING ON MITCH TURNER #5 AND ONLY THE GUILTY IS DONE!
Late last week, Mitch Turner burst into my office, and demanded that it was time for me to start working on his latest novel, or he was going to take my computer and tablet hostage until I agreed. And like lawyer, he also threatened to sue me, something about tortious interference. I don’t know, I was already opening his file. So it is with great pleasure that I announce I’m back to work on Mitch Turner Number Five! I don’t…
WRITING UPDATE: ONLY THE GUILTY IS AT THE FINISH LINE, HERE’S AN EXCERPT!
I am putting the finishing touches now on ONLY THE GUILTY, and will shortly be sending it for copyediting. I think you are all going to enjoy it. It’s been a lot of fun writing it. I mentioned before that I have an announcement this week: THE KILLER’S CLUB is in prime reading! You can find it here. Also, here is a little teaser from ONLY THE GUILTY: The icy wind jolted Burke Wyatt’s hair as he exited his truck,…
WRITING UPDATE: ONLY THE GUILTY IS GETTING CLOSE!
It’s been a great week. I’ve really enjoyed working on this particular draft of Only The Guilty. I am reminded of that quote from the A-Team. “I love it when a plan comes together.” Anyhow, Only The Guilty is coming together. It won’t be long before I start sending it to my copy editors, and turn my attention to Mitch Turner number five. I’m excited to get Only The Guilty out to you to read, and can’t wait for you…
WRITING UPDATE: Draft EIGHT of ONLY THE GUILTY is DONE!
Last week was a really busy week here at Grim Archer Media. I’ve been working away on Only The Guilty. It’s been going very well. I’m excited to finish up with this story and it’s turning out better than I expected. I’ve had the ending in mind now for quite some time, and it’s fun to see it all coming to fruition. The image above makes me think of a moment in the book. I still have several more drafts…
WRITING UPDATE: Done with Draft Seven of ONLY THE GUILTY!
As of last week, draft seven of ONLY THE GUILTY is done! And now onto draft eight. Also, the picture details the setting for Only The Guilty. Don’t forget that The Good Client is still in Prime Reading! The word count for last week was approximately 700 words. (I was out of the office for some of the week.) (Note: I write on a lot of different projects all at once. My weekly word count sometimes includes projects that don’t…
WRITING UPDATE: Almost done with Draft Seven of ONLY THE GUILTY!
As of last Friday, draft seven of ONLY THE GUILTY is cooking! Each subsequent draft goes faster. The picture above is a scene from the novel where the antagonist kicks it up a notch. It won’t be long before I finish with ONLY THE GUILTY and pick up Mitch Turner #5. Mitch is knocking on the door saying it’s been too long and that I need to start working on his projects again. Speaking of Mitch. Just another reminder that…
WRITING UPDATE: Almost done with Draft Six of ONLY THE GUILTY!
Draft six of ONLY THE GUILTY is moving and coming together! Getting much closer now! The picture comes from an important scene in the book. Also, don’t forget that The Good Client is in Prime Reading right now. I believe it lasts until the end of the month. The word count for last week was approximately 3,900 words. (Note: I write on a lot of different projects all at once. My weekly word count is for most projects, even though…
WRITING UPDATE: Almost done with Draft Five of Only The Guilty!
Draft five of ONLY THE GUILTY is humming along! The picture today is a clue about where this story takes place and a key scene in the novel. The word count for last week was approximately 5,000 words. (Note: I write on a lot of different projects all at once. My weekly word count is for most projects, even though I don’t always include all of them in the weekly update breakdown below.) Here is the status of current projects…
WRITING UPDATE: Almost done with Draft Four of Only The Guilty!
Draft four of ONLY THE GUILTY is making some good progress! This case starts off with a double homicide and things spiral out of control from there. Our protagonist is a County Prosecutor with a troubled past. The word count for last week was approximately 4,900 words. (Note: I write on a lot of different projects all at once. My weekly word count is for most projects, even though I don’t always include all of them in the weekly update…
No Writing Update this week!
I took the week off last week, but I’m back this week, pluggin away on Only The Guilty!
WRITING UPDATE: Done with Draft Three and on to Draft Four!
I finished Draft Three of Only The Guilty last week, and started Draft Four. It’s going great! And just a reminder that the THE KILLER’S CLUB is featured as a daily deal on July 5, 2023 in the U.S. and Canada! That’s today, so if haven’t yet read it, now it your chance! The word count for last week was approximately 6,000 words. (Note: I write on a lot of different projects all at once. My weekly word count is…
The Killer’s Club Daily Deal
Just a reminder that The Killer’s Club will be the Amazon Daily Deal on July 5!
WRITING UPDATE: CHUGGING ALONG!
I almost finished Draft Three of Only The Guilty last week. The story is starting to become more cohesive and take shape. Every draft I add and take away, shifting things around until it makes sense to me. I’m really excited about this one. This legal thriller is similar in tone to THE KILLER’S CLUB. And speaking of THE KILLER’S CLUB, Amazon is going to be featuring it as a daily deal on July 5, 2023 in the U.S. and…
For Writers: Frustration, Pauses, & Momentum
Frustrated while writing? From Neurosciencenews.com: People can unlock their creative potential and reach new heights of achievement by embracing irritation and using it as a tool to inspire fresh ideas and methods. This assumption can lead to interesting implications for the application of potential strategy-based findings in practice, such as education, industry, and politics, particularly when creativity and innovation are necessary. Nevertheless, creativity tasks are rarely systematically compared, therefore, further research is required in this respect. While experiencing dissatisfaction can be…
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