CM Simpson: Writer & Gamer

Current Projects: These are in the current priority order, which represents the order I tackle things in any given day. I usually only get to the first two projects on this list on any given day. The order will change as contracts in the ‘on hold’ list are signed, edits and playtest deadlines received. The daily ‘quota’ is either 1,000 words or a full chapter revised. CrimeNovel1: No progress RomanceNovel1: Added 2,000 words. Now stands at 57,000 words. Still working on final chapter. Adventure2: Outline complete. DarkFantasy1: No progress. Novella1: No progress . Anthology1: No progress . Projects on ‘Hold’: No progress. The contract for Project1 is still with the publisher. Adventures 3 & 4 are still waiting for editorial comment on the revised outlines. Backburner Projects: No progress on Backburner Projects. New Arrivals: Nil. Can I just say, it’s been one helluva week.

Not much progress this week. I spent a lot of time with the kids, and trying to catch up on some long-neglected household and garden chores, which could be neglected no longer. Sometimes I wonder if I’m not dedicated enough, and sometimes I wonder if I’ll ever get the balance of full-time work, baby-and-teenager-family stuff, study, sleep, garden and household bits right. I can see improvement, but it’s still not quite there. I may just end up trying to lay down 14,000 words every weekend instead and counting what gets done during a work week as a bonus. Anyhow, excuses aside, here’s what got done in Week 2 of March, 2012. Current Projects: These are in the current priority order, which represents the order I tackle things in any given day. I usually only get to the first two projects on this list on any given day. The order will change as contracts in the ‘on hold’ list are signed, edits and playtest deadlines received. The daily ‘quota’ is either 1,000 words or a full chapter