It’s a quiet week in my world. A relief after the hustle of my week off work. Traveling There are no announcements, no finished chapters, no visible milestones. What there is, instead, is refinement.
Tomorrow I’ll be revising Chapter 7 in preparation for reading at Scribes. Reading aloud is an important tool. It clarifies rhythm, exposes small mistakes, and strengthens motivation. A chapter that holds in the air is usually stronger on the page.
Historical fiction demands that balance–accuracy without heaviness, interior life without indulgence. Refinement is where that balance is adjusted sentence by sentence.
At the same time, I’ll begin reading several of Ed’s stories to determine which one should be next for publication. That work requires a different kind of listening. I’m asking not only whether a story is strong, but whether it belongs in this moment, whether it will speak clearly to readers now.
Current projects:
*My book: refining Chapter 7 for an upcoming reading at Scribes.
*Edward Brynat: reviewing stories to select the next publication.
Some weeks are about creation. Others are about honing what already exists. Both are necessary.
Thanks for reading and walking alongside me.
The View From The Imaginarium 