2024 Writing Log, Part 39
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rynling- I edited Chapter 8 and Chapter 9 of An Unfound Door, two chapters set in two different magic libraries. I’m really enjoying myself. This novel truly was written specifically for me.
- I’m returning to my Zelda/Ganondorf Tears of the Kingdom future generation AU story, Lay the Gods to Rest, to polish it into what will hopefully be a forever final draft. This week I edited the first six chapters.
- I finally finished my story about Castle in the Sky for the Studio Ghibli zine. I will be honest, and I hope anyone reading this won’t judge me too harshly, but I really struggled with this. I’m not sure how I feel about the story, but at least it’s done.
- My review of the supernatural social horror graphic novel Loving, Ohio is now live on Women Write About Comics (here).
- This week’s post on my book review blog (here) is about an academic monograph called Ryokan: Mobilizing Hospitality in Rural Japan. This book apparently took more than ten years to write, and I’m happy the author gave it as much time as it needed. It’s well-written, accessible to a broad audience, and blessedly sensitive regarding gender issues and the author’s own positionality.
- I made a drawing of Agnes from An Unfound Door venturing into a messy archive (this one here), added some color and shadows, and posted it on Tumblr (here). I always feel like I’m not drawing this character right, but I keep trying. I’ll figure it out eventually.
- Inspired by the cute teacup ghost I drew two weeks ago (this one), I drew a cute Halloween-themed chibi character that I posted on Tumblr (here). I know this is generic, but I bet it would have done numbers on DeviantArt ten years ago. Sometimes it’s okay to draw stupid art for fun, you know?
I don’t have much to report this week. After the latest round of rejections, I made more submissions.
I’m starting to rethink my process a bit. It’s universally recommended that a fiction submission cover letter be short and to the point, but perhaps it might be good to explain (very briefly) what the story is, why I wrote it, and why it’s a good fit for that particular venue. I also rewrote my bio to lean more heavily on my qualifications and prior publications. I feel like bragging about myself is in poor taste, but it’s important to remember that I need to present my identity as a prestige commodity. I hate it, but what can you do.
- I’m returning to my Zelda/Ganondorf Tears of the Kingdom future generation AU story, Lay the Gods to Rest, to polish it into what will hopefully be a forever final draft. This week I edited the first six chapters.
- I finally finished my story about Castle in the Sky for the Studio Ghibli zine. I will be honest, and I hope anyone reading this won’t judge me too harshly, but I really struggled with this. I’m not sure how I feel about the story, but at least it’s done.
- My review of the supernatural social horror graphic novel Loving, Ohio is now live on Women Write About Comics (here).
- This week’s post on my book review blog (here) is about an academic monograph called Ryokan: Mobilizing Hospitality in Rural Japan. This book apparently took more than ten years to write, and I’m happy the author gave it as much time as it needed. It’s well-written, accessible to a broad audience, and blessedly sensitive regarding gender issues and the author’s own positionality.
- I made a drawing of Agnes from An Unfound Door venturing into a messy archive (this one here), added some color and shadows, and posted it on Tumblr (here). I always feel like I’m not drawing this character right, but I keep trying. I’ll figure it out eventually.
- Inspired by the cute teacup ghost I drew two weeks ago (this one), I drew a cute Halloween-themed chibi character that I posted on Tumblr (here). I know this is generic, but I bet it would have done numbers on DeviantArt ten years ago. Sometimes it’s okay to draw stupid art for fun, you know?
I don’t have much to report this week. After the latest round of rejections, I made more submissions.
I’m starting to rethink my process a bit. It’s universally recommended that a fiction submission cover letter be short and to the point, but perhaps it might be good to explain (very briefly) what the story is, why I wrote it, and why it’s a good fit for that particular venue. I also rewrote my bio to lean more heavily on my qualifications and prior publications. I feel like bragging about myself is in poor taste, but it’s important to remember that I need to present my identity as a prestige commodity. I hate it, but what can you do.
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Date: 2024-10-12 04:20 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2024-10-13 05:50 pm (UTC)On the other hand, what editor in their right mind wouldn't publish your writing?
On my third hand, I've been meaning to check out the work you've posted on your Neocities site since June. I figure it's about time. Thanks for the reminder. 🥂✨