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Monday is a day of rest
Yesterday was a day off in lieu of Saturday. It was lovely to wake up in the morning and know I didn't have to be somewhere by a given time.
My creative writing course is now up and running. The first assignment involved a 300 word prompted free write followed by a 750-word piece of fiction based on the free write. I picked the prompt 'charity shop'. I like free writing - it feels very self-indulgent, and it is fascinating where the mind goes when allowed to roam. I spent a day in one of the Mercy in Action charity shops so that provided plenty of inspiration. For my 750 words I wrote a twist-in-the-tale fic about a charity shop customer and a volunteer. If anyone is willing to beta read it, let me know. I have no idea whether it works or not. 750 words is not many to tell a story!
Other than that, I started reading the fourth Harry Dresden novel, there is a lovely description of fear in it. I watched Castle, which is of course back to its normal fluffy self now we're past the season opener, and the final episode of this season of Dragon's Den. Also, why didn't I know Fringe had restarted here in the UK? Seriously I think I've been living under a rock these past few weeks. Skybox is now set to record episodes 1 and 2.
Having fallen into bed about 10, I am now wide awake at 3am. Apparently 5 hours sleep is all my body wants. *sigh*
BTW - anyone come across an author called Katherine McMahon? I picked up a novel called The Crimson Rooms while on holiday and thoroughly enjoyed it. I must look up some more of her stuff.
My creative writing course is now up and running. The first assignment involved a 300 word prompted free write followed by a 750-word piece of fiction based on the free write. I picked the prompt 'charity shop'. I like free writing - it feels very self-indulgent, and it is fascinating where the mind goes when allowed to roam. I spent a day in one of the Mercy in Action charity shops so that provided plenty of inspiration. For my 750 words I wrote a twist-in-the-tale fic about a charity shop customer and a volunteer. If anyone is willing to beta read it, let me know. I have no idea whether it works or not. 750 words is not many to tell a story!
Other than that, I started reading the fourth Harry Dresden novel, there is a lovely description of fear in it. I watched Castle, which is of course back to its normal fluffy self now we're past the season opener, and the final episode of this season of Dragon's Den. Also, why didn't I know Fringe had restarted here in the UK? Seriously I think I've been living under a rock these past few weeks. Skybox is now set to record episodes 1 and 2.
Having fallen into bed about 10, I am now wide awake at 3am. Apparently 5 hours sleep is all my body wants. *sigh*
BTW - anyone come across an author called Katherine McMahon? I picked up a novel called The Crimson Rooms while on holiday and thoroughly enjoyed it. I must look up some more of her stuff.