I'm reaching out to the WordPress Community for help finding an Editor for my Novel. I'm hoping to find someone who's based in the Denver Metro Area. If you know of anyone, please contact me or send them my information. Thank You Joseph Shanklin I'm reaching out to the WordPress Community for help finding an … Continue reading Searching For An Editor
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After nearly one year of investing every minute possible into my book(s), I've nearly finished with the first draft. As of this morning, my word count total is 123,000. By the time I finish he final chapter, Books 1 & 2 will total approximately 150,000 words. What a life-changing journey it's been. Joseph ShanklinFebruary 24, … Continue reading Novel Update [123k Words]
[From Chapter 10] A short excerpt from chapter 10. Once again, I've changed the character's name. At this point in the story, the character is sitting down at the dinner table with friends. Something said during the meal triggers a brief flashback. On two occasions, John had squared up toe to toe with a bloodsucker … Continue reading Novel Excerpts [character flashback]
This excerpt is character flashback, and rather vague because of this. I wrote and added it today. Thought it would be cool to post [kinda rough]. It's less than 700 words in length. I still refuse to give away the character's name though, so I used the name John. **Flashback / The House** [John] had … Continue reading Novel Excerpts [character flashback]
She didn't need to look over her shoulder to know he hadn't come home last night, and her feelings on the matter were well beyond disconcerting. Maybe it was better this way, being alone in the house. After all, she rarely screamed at herself. Reaching her hand towards the wall, she touched the coffee stains, … Continue reading Novel Excerpts 2nd Draft [Chapter /Beautiful In Every Way]
I've decided to post a few excerpts from the 2nd Draft of my Novel. Once more, thank you for reading. Joseph * * * * * * * January 2012 [There are ugly faces on the wall], she thought. [I can't keep my eyes open. I didn't see any faces the last time I died...only … Continue reading Novel Excepts 2nd Draft [Chapter / Beautiful In Every Way]
I realized something this evening. I write seven days a week . . . no matter what . . . no matter what. I have this blog, small column, and I've been working on a novel(s) for a year; I don't see writing as work. I'll never see writing as work. Here's my analogy. Taking … Continue reading Comparing Writing to Sex
For several weeks I've been pushing to finish my novel. At last count [yesterday], my word total is 101,000, leaving me somewhere in the middle of my second draft. I've made a decision: I'll be packaging Books 1 & 2 of the Series together for sale totaling 120k words, instead of only Book 1 @ … Continue reading Novel Update
A late-night conversation alongside a small lake on a warm summer night in the City of Denver Colorado. "Well...I see I'm not the only one to make it out alive," Bob said frantically. Seeing the terror within Bob's eyes, "No thanks to you...you just ran off...a flight to save yourself," John said. "Flight is r...r...right...what … Continue reading Surviving The Harvest
Another highly productive weekend. My last word count [80k]. The journey continues as I prepare to write the last two chapters [13 & 14]. Estimated word count upon completion before being handed over to a Professional Editor [100k]. I'm feeling good about Book #1 of the series coming in at 100k words, and still have … Continue reading Another highly productive weekend. My last word count [80k].
