Category Archives: Writing the first book

Zero to One Draft: Take One. Or Zero.

Writing, Writing process, Writing the first book, ,

This song shuffled up this morning. It’s appropriate not only because of content and also because, like the Monkees on the album cover, I, too, am wearing a turtleneck today.

I’m somewhere between Zero draft and First Draft and need to do some sort of work that “rewrite” doesn’t quite cover. “First Aid” feels closer to the truth. “Excorcism” is probably most accurate. Continue reading Zero to One Draft: Take One. Or Zero. →

The Week that Almost Got Away

Parenting, Writing, Writing process, Writing the first book, ,

I love writing (mostly). It is my job and I am fortunate to do it. I consider myself a working parent with flexibility in her schedule. And that can get a little sticky when it comes to parenting.

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The One Where I Write a Hit Television Show

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I wrote a hit television show. Critically acclaimed, even.

One small problem — Continue reading The One Where I Write a Hit Television Show →