Steve’s Update 1/14/2018

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Here’s my latest update . . . and a bit late as things got wacky.

So what have I done the last week(s)?

  • “A Bridge To The Quiet Planet”: Back to editing it in arcs.  There’s probably 1-2 more months of editing before it goes to prereader.  So stay tuned.
  • Way With Worlds Minibooks: The prices are going up to $2.99 because several authors noted that, ironically, people don’t take 99 cents seriously.  Let’s see if this gets more people’s attention; as weird as it sounds, I’ve heard this from several people.
  • Agile Guide: Is being edited and will be out in a few weeks as a free book.
  • Other: My roommate has got a new job in the area and plans to move.  I had planned to move in with my girlfriend.  However this is all a tad sudden, so I need to get a move done in a few weeks.

What am I going to do this week:

  • “A Bridge To The Quiet Planet:” Editing arcs, and its pretty promising, though I’m still a bit burnt out on editing.  Let’s see how that goes now that I got other things out of the way.
  • The Move:  I’m going to try to make it go smoothly and without interruption.  Let’s see if it actually works.
  • Other Stuff: I had planned to do other things, maybe do some generator work but I kinda have to figure this move thing out.

General

  • As noted the move may mess with my plans – or it may not.  I honestly don’t know because I HAD set aside time for a slower month and had been preparing (even if I thought it was a few months off).
  • I am still a bit burnt out on writing so new projects may be a bit delayed – like editing books.
  • I am gearing up for con season and am submitting calls to cons for speaking.

– Steve

Steve’s Update 1/1/2018

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Happy Neww Year!  So let’s catch up – and see what’s coming up next!

So what have I done the last week?

  • “A Bridge To The Quiet Planet”: Took a break.  That break lasts this week in theory, though I am making notes.  I want to see if relaxing helps me with it.
  • Way With Worlds Minibook #6: Is out.  Go get it!
  • Seventh Sanctum: The new “Punk” Genre generator is out!
  • Blog: Finished up my stuff on my personal agile methods.
  • Other Stuff: New year’s even party of course!

What am I going to do this week:

  • “A Bridge To The Quiet Planet:” On break, but am making some notes on plot improvements.   If all goes well then I may get to thre rewriting of arcs – but if not I may take more of a break.  I’m considering moving the publishing date to September not August to give me peace and quiet.
  • Other Stuff: Mostly catching up on the new year.

General

  • I’m using this month to slow down a bit – net year December will be my slow-down month.
  • I plan to use this month to probably tweak Seventh Sanctum and do some work with that.  I was going to start other writing, but I need a break.
  • I do want to get my personal Agile essays into a book.

– Steve

Steve’s Update 12/18/2017

(This column is posted at www.StevenSavage.com and Steve’s Tumblr)

It’s my weekly Scrum style standup for my audience, so what’s up?

So what have I done the last week?

  • “A Bridge To The Quiet Planet”: Edited out to Chapter 9.  The plan is to get the first run done before/around Christmas, then take a break.  I’m also working on the revised plot outline for the second run – which will take 2 months.
  • Way With Worlds Minibook #6: My editor keeps getting hammered, but hoped to have it early this week.
  • Blog: I queued up even more of my personal agile methods.  I may finish this before December.
  • Other Stuff: Got sick so things slowed down.  I also started a new generator and finished my Christmas stuff.

What am I going to do this week:

  • “A Bridge To The Quiet Planet:” Just more editing and more on the plot outline.  Fortunately I have the first fifth re-outlined – and it’s going to be not only more fun, but get into some crazier areas.
  • Way With Worlds Minibook #6: Really hope to get editing.
  • Other Stuff: Vacation starts soon, so I will relax – and prepare for Christmas!

General

  • This has been an odd month with many ups and down, illnesses, and more.  I may make some changes to plans once I slow down during the holiday.

– Steve