Author Archives: Columbo

What I’m Reading

Posted on January 2, 2023 by Columbo

I have started to prioritise reading again in a bid to actually try and get through the massive amount of books I have. Each year I seem to buy significantly more than I read. I need to do something about … Continue reading →

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It’s the end….. of 2022

Posted on December 30, 2022 by Columbo

I am an easily led person when it comes to writing. If I am watching/reading fantasy I really want to write fantasy. If I am watching/reading science fiction then I want to write that too. I always think it is … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo 2022

Posted on December 9, 2022 by Columbo

I have been doing NaNo for 12 years and in that time I have managed to finish twice. this year I decided I needed some motivation after watching a video on how to incentivize yourself. I bought a £50 voucher … Continue reading →

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Preptober

Posted on October 2, 2022 by Columbo

It’s 23:03 on a Sunday night, 2nd October. It was a writing meet day so I got quite a bit done this morning in Darlo. I didn’t get much done once home but I have a start now. Preptober is … Continue reading →

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NaNo prep time

Posted on September 25, 2022 by Columbo

It’s that time of the year again. Time for me to say I am preparing while making procrastination an art…. I mean time to get planning my Acomia Fantasy project. I need to flesh out some of the world-building as … Continue reading →

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At the Beach

Posted on September 24, 2022 by Columbo

Me and the wife like to go to the beach. Each time I go I signs like the one below, and each time there are people walking their dogs on the beach! Now we are dog people but it annoys … Continue reading →

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Hello there

Posted on September 13, 2022 by Columbo

It’s been nearly two months, I thought I was at a place of regular writing but that hasn’t been the case. Camp Nano was a bust, I didn’t do much at all for it. I was chosen to be on … Continue reading →

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Camp Procrastination time

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Columbo

It’s July already and that means it’s time for Camp NaNo. Something I have rarely ever tried which is weird given the self-imposed deadlines. But it is something I would like to get into, so it helps with getting some … Continue reading →

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Writing in the dark

Posted on July 5, 2022 by Columbo

I was in a routine with posting but then I stopped putting the reminder on my Kanban board and so no posts were made…. interesting! I have been reading a book lately which is in favor of pantsing, it is … Continue reading →

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Quick update

Posted on May 11, 2022 by Columbo

I have been regular (until now) with posts on this blog and I have slowly moved forward a bit with writing. I have been watching a motivational video every day and it helps a bit. I do need to start … Continue reading →

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