Please take the time to check out my other (more functional) blog.
As the freelance writing jobs have dried up for the time being I've spent most of my writing time working over at my other blog, Rays The Stakes, a sports blog about my beloved Tampa Bay Rays.
I believe that you'll find many of my posts at least partially interesting. Feel free to read all the posts, and please take note that some posts are written by other writers that I've brought-on to help supplement my style and opinions.
-JS
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
Parallel
Life and dreams run parallel lines-
never to intersect.
Relentlessly pushing forward together
yet eternally apart.
Near enough to view one another
but not enough to touch.
Life and dreams running parallel lines
never to intersect.
never to intersect.
Relentlessly pushing forward together
yet eternally apart.
Near enough to view one another
but not enough to touch.
Life and dreams running parallel lines
never to intersect.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
New Project, Again.
Well, the real-time short story has been pushed back again. I've undertaken another new project and between that and the other three exsisting projects I've decided to hold off on the blog-o-story.
I've also fired-up my old TB Rays blog again, so that's taking some of my time too.
I'm still excited about the short story here on the blog, and it will happen- just not yet.
-JS
I've also fired-up my old TB Rays blog again, so that's taking some of my time too.
I'm still excited about the short story here on the blog, and it will happen- just not yet.
-JS
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Update
Just another quick update that I forgot to mention:
I've recently been trying to piece together what I thought would be an unbelievably lucrative writing deal by bringing on an amazing co-author friend of mine and updating an extremely, popular mid-twentieth century novel into more simple, modern vernacular. I intended to parlay that into a 3 book set, but unfortunately was denied the copyright permissions.
This was by far the broadest stroke of genius I have ever come up with, and to be shot down, quite curtly in fact, was a crushing blow from which I'm still trying to recover.
Since this rejection I've had very little, if any, desire to write at all. I was certain that this concept was my ticket to becoming a full-time writer- I was wrong.
I still have intentions on corroborating with my super-talented friend though. In our younger years we always teamed up well, and I believe that with our completely unique skill-sets combined we can produce something special... time will tell.
On an high note (sort of):
My newest national article has been sent to the editor, and as far as I know, will be published in around 6 weeks. My contract obviously did have a non-use clause though (with a kill fee, thank goodness) so I'm still not certain it'll make the cut. To be quite honest, I never really did get the article up to my standards, but deadlines are deadlines. If I were the editor I'd probably kill it... we'll have to wait and see.
I've recently been trying to piece together what I thought would be an unbelievably lucrative writing deal by bringing on an amazing co-author friend of mine and updating an extremely, popular mid-twentieth century novel into more simple, modern vernacular. I intended to parlay that into a 3 book set, but unfortunately was denied the copyright permissions.
This was by far the broadest stroke of genius I have ever come up with, and to be shot down, quite curtly in fact, was a crushing blow from which I'm still trying to recover.
Since this rejection I've had very little, if any, desire to write at all. I was certain that this concept was my ticket to becoming a full-time writer- I was wrong.
I still have intentions on corroborating with my super-talented friend though. In our younger years we always teamed up well, and I believe that with our completely unique skill-sets combined we can produce something special... time will tell.
On an high note (sort of):
My newest national article has been sent to the editor, and as far as I know, will be published in around 6 weeks. My contract obviously did have a non-use clause though (with a kill fee, thank goodness) so I'm still not certain it'll make the cut. To be quite honest, I never really did get the article up to my standards, but deadlines are deadlines. If I were the editor I'd probably kill it... we'll have to wait and see.
Another Post to No One
Just a brief post to apologize for the long gaps between entries, but with a day job, a wife, and three "wonderful" children, blogging (sadly) falls pretty far down the priority list. Especially since my "audience" is limited, to say the least.
Its the age old supply and demand aspect, kinda. Why supply it if there's no demand.
I intend to add a new writing sample in the next few days, so keep your eyes out. I'm also considering doing a short story here as a web-exclusive. I'll post my unedited progress in real time, so any interested reader can follow along... I'm not sure though, as I'm still bogged down on my novel and really should stop picking up side projects until I make some sort of progress.
Stay tuned... don't hold your breath.
Its the age old supply and demand aspect, kinda. Why supply it if there's no demand.
I intend to add a new writing sample in the next few days, so keep your eyes out. I'm also considering doing a short story here as a web-exclusive. I'll post my unedited progress in real time, so any interested reader can follow along... I'm not sure though, as I'm still bogged down on my novel and really should stop picking up side projects until I make some sort of progress.
Stay tuned... don't hold your breath.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
New Year, New Commitments
Happy New Year (belatedly)!
Just a quick write-up to let those of you who may have some semblence of interest in my writing career get a feel for what I'm up to:
I've never been a big fan of new year resolutions, but this year I've made two.
Just a quick write-up to let those of you who may have some semblence of interest in my writing career get a feel for what I'm up to:
I've never been a big fan of new year resolutions, but this year I've made two.
- write everyday (This sounds easy, but as any writer will tell you, its harder than it sounds.)
- read my Bible everyday (I've done this several times already, so I'm confident that i can do it a again.)
To go even one more step forward, I've vowed to myself to have at least 3 nationally published articles this year as well as to reach at least the half way point of my forthcoming epic novel (currently titled "Loneliness").
My first nationally published article should hit the editor's desk by the end of the month, so that only leaves two to go.... sounds easy, right?
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