Hi, folks. After much preparation, the write-a-thon is finally here. I thought I’d start off by introducing myself and what I’m working on this year.
I’m Adam Israel, the leader of Team Weaveworld and a 2010 graduate of the Clarion Workshop. A computer programmer by day, I’ve worked in New York City, Chicago, and Los Angeles but now I call Ontario, Canada home, where I live with my wife, three dogs, and three cats.
I’ve written more than fifty short stories since I started writing seriously in 2007 but I’ve never finished a novel. I aim to change that. During the write-a-thon this year, I’ll be adding to my work-in-progress, titled “Black Mirror”. I already have 31k words and my goal is to add another 30k words by the end of our six weeks together. My plan is to write at least 1,000 words/day, 5 days a week. It’s a pace I think I can manage, although I’ll be thrilled if I end up with more.
I’ve spent the lead up to today reorganizing the words 31k words I already have. The structure of my rough first draft — more of an extended outline — was a noble effort but needed some serious overhauling. I’ll be starting the write-a-thon off with something that, while far from perfect, isn’t going to drive me crazy to look at.
Hello, Adam! Thank you for the invite and instructions. Both were clear to understand and follow. I am working on my novel as well. I am pleased with my outline, but have a hard time turning off my inner editor. I am hoping the Write-a-Thon will help establish a regular routine for writing.
Hi Adam! Very best wishes for this Write-a-thon! I look forward to gazing into this Black Mirror!