I’ve been starting and stopping things all summer long. I’ve written half of my YA book, not quite sure if its working. Regardless, as I’ve been writing things, I’ve occasionally taken a break to write a short story.
My aim with them is to get published in a magazine. If I can get into one, that will be a boon for the query process. The story I wrote was just a quick idea based on hostile architecture. Something that is meant to dissuade future generations from locations from entering nuclear waste zones.
I wrote it too long and aim to trim 1,500 words from it. I’ve been going through with a hatchet, following the advice of a friend. It’s been slow going, but has been coming along steadily. If I can’t get the story published, I will put it up here. I’ll try to get a couple stories lined up.
I’ve been able to keep to 1,000 words a day, much to my own surprise. I think I can keep up the momentum into next year.
Thanks for reading,
Michael.
