Weekly Virtual Writing Session for 3/20/07

We had a nasty sleet storm on Friday, and Boston got snow, resulting in the cancellation of our family St. Patrick's day get-together. Instead, we had a quiet weekend of working on layout and organization for the comic book.

Now the weather is warming up and we've had a wonderful variety of birds at the feeder and out in the yard. 

Lori and Miranda joined us last Tuesday for writing/drawing at Borders in Hyannis MA. No word from anyone about tonight. We're planning on heading over there early, probably getting there around 5:30 or so, and we might not stay really late. We both have work to do at home tonight. 

Last Week's Goals: Start layout on Caravan zine. In fact, I'd like to have at least 4 pages completely laid out tonight. In addition, I'd like to read and review two comics, although I might do a childrens book either instead of or in addition to. I started posting reviews of childrens books on Gather when I happened to pick up a couple for the upcoming first birthday of my nephew, and I enjoyed doing the writeups.

Last Week's Results: Two pages of layout done, but that was all I got accomplished.

This Week's Goals: The Phoenix APA submission deadline is Friday, so tonight is all about my zine, Caravan. The new issue will be part of the next Phoenix and will also debut at the Boston Zine Fair, on Saturday. Tonight's goal is more zine layout. In addition to layout, I'd like to get a poem written, and read/review one or two comics and/or children's books. I've started up a comic book review group here on Gather called Panel Discussion, so I'd like to have some new material written for that community.

Question of the week: Do you listen to music while you write? Any particular style or genre of music?

I don't usually put on music when I am actually writing, but I do listen to music when I'm mulling over ideas for my writing. I find folk and blues to be the most inspirational for me. I think that my imagination works best when I'm listening to some sort of story.

Please feel free to join in the writing tonight. Comment with what you're working on or your goals, or give your answer to the question of the week. Have a nice, creative evening!