David Filla
It's been a while, let's catch up
Hi y'all. How have you been? That's good to hear! I hope you had a good holiday, and the end of the year is shaping up to be the best for...
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David Filla
- Oct 23
- 3 min
Two weeks and counting: the final push and starting to plan ahead
The end of the road is coming into view. A few more twists and turns and we're at the destination. Let's just hope I don't run out of...
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David Filla
- Oct 16
- 3 min
The Thought Process of a Novel and My Current Struggle
Ideas are a weird thing. Sometimes they come to you from no where, and they seem like the most amazing thing you've ever thought....
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David Filla
- Oct 2
- 4 min
Back in the Groove
Well, we're back, baby. Not only with a new blog post (which I'm even writing the night before so I can focus on the novel in the...
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David Filla
- Sep 25
- 4 min
Updates, new ideas, and maybe a cheeky preview?
Well, hi there. Welcome back. It's nice to see you. Grab a chair and take a seat, we have some things to talk about. First and foremost,...
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David Filla
- Sep 4
- 5 min
Why I Write - a reflection
I wrote when I was young, because I was reading voraciously and wanted to do the thing that I was enjoying so much. I put together a...
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David Filla
- Aug 28
- 4 min
Sometimes we all need a break: Seeking inspiration
If you haven't been able to tell from the last few blog posts, I've been in a slump. I've been depressed and dejected and downright...
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David Filla
- Aug 14
- 3 min
Dark Days: the ups and downs of writing life
It's Monday again. Another Monday after a weekend where nothing was accomplished. Another Monday that I'm back at work at the day job....
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David Filla
- Aug 7
- 3 min
Feeling Defeat and Refocusing
Well, after a week of vacation from work I should be feeling re-energized and invigorated and happy with my time away, right? Except I'm...
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David Filla
- Jul 24
- 3 min
Tales from the Writing Desk: updates in no particular order
Hi there! How's ya momma and them? Good to hear. Oh, me? Nothing much, just working away, as always. Y'all want to hear what I've been up...
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David Filla
- Jul 17
- 3 min
New Beginnings: Sure, we've had a draft, but what about second draft?
Another week, another goal met! I finished the read through and the first edit of the new novel! Progress is being made. If there's one...
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David Filla
- Jul 10
- 4 min
"I wrote WHAT?!" - Tales from the editing trenches and other things.
Well, we're into the wide world of the first edit of the first draft. A place where magic can happen at any moment, fantastic new ideas...
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David Filla
- Jul 3
- 6 min
The Weird and Wild World of Writing a Novel: looking back and moving forward
Writing is such a weird thing. While I will fully admit that I have my own mental struggles that I deal with, I don't think I'm alone in...
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David Filla
- Jun 19
- 6 min
The Final Stretch and the crazy thought I had.
So, here's the thing. First and foremost, I'm getting very close to being done with this draft of the new novel! That's exciting by...
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David Filla
- Jun 12
- 4 min
Progress and next steps: The path to publication
It's crazy how quickly things get done when you set a goal and work toward it, huh? Just a month ago I was posting about being at the...
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David Filla
- Jun 5
- 7 min
A Day in the Life: how being an indie author really works
A sneak peek behind the scenes of this whole fiasco. I recently finished Billy Summers by Stephen King, and as all good Stephen King...
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David Filla
- May 29
- 6 min
Happy Memorial Day and other thoughts
The blog is back! I can't believe last weekend was only a weekend away, it feels like so much has happened since then. Sorry for missing...
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David Filla
- May 15
- 2 min
The halfway point and how to continue
I don't have much for the blog this morning, but I felt like I needed to do something just to keep up the streak, so here we are. This...
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David Filla
- May 8
- 4 min
I wrote something vile this morning, and random life updates
Sometimes, I worry myself when I write. Usually, I think this is a good sign. If I can write a scene, or a chapter, and it makes me feel...
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David Filla
- May 1
- 3 min
Chugging Along: An update on the story, the business, and mental health awareness month!
Happy Monday to everyone that comes to read my ramblings. I appreciate you. I have nothing planned out for what this blog post is going...
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