by Chris Watson | Jul 6, 2019 | The Writing Process
6,700 new words today plus revisions to yesterday’s work. I almost wish my iPad made that cool “ding swish” sound you can only get from a real typewriter’s carriage return. If I get into a groove tomorrow (final day), I might…might…hit my stretch goal of...
by Chris Watson | Jun 7, 2019 | The Writing Process
OK, here’s how the retreat wrapped up… Days: 6 with the first one really spent figuring out how I was going to organize myself and write during this retreat (harder than it sounds), and 5 focused on serious writing and revision New words written: 25,000+...
by Chris Watson | Jun 5, 2019 | The Writing Process
Have sought new environs and fresh inspiration for writing today. After a drive from Ashfield to Montague, I’m now happily encamped at the Lady Killigrew Cafe and amazing Montague Book Mill used book store (their motto: “Books you don’t need in a...
by Chris Watson | Jun 3, 2019 | The Writing Process
The Belding Memorial Library in Ashfield uses the Star Trek Original Series red alert audio clip for their book scanner to alert them to incorrect scans. Best little library EVER! And here’s something you don’t hear every day – “Hey guys, be...
by Chris Watson | Jun 2, 2019 | The Writing Process
Well, I’m deep into the second full day of my writing retreat at Wellspring House in Ashfield, MA, the town where everyone knows your name (if you live here) and cell phones don’t work. Every 1000 words or so, I change venues. Thus far, I’ve have enjoyed...
