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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...

David Filla
Oct 23, 20233 min read
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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....

David Filla
Oct 16, 20233 min read
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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...

David Filla
Oct 2, 20234 min read
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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,...

David Filla
Sep 25, 20234 min read
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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...

David Filla
Sep 4, 20235 min read
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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...

David Filla
Aug 28, 20234 min read
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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....

David Filla
Aug 14, 20233 min read
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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...

David Filla
Aug 7, 20233 min read
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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...

David Filla
Jul 24, 20233 min read
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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...

David Filla
Jul 17, 20233 min read
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"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...

David Filla
Jul 10, 20234 min read
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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...

David Filla
Jul 3, 20236 min read
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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...

David Filla
Jun 19, 20236 min read
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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...

David Filla
Jun 12, 20234 min read
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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...

David Filla
Jun 5, 20237 min read
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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...

David Filla
May 29, 20236 min read
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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...

David Filla
May 15, 20232 min read
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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...

David Filla
May 8, 20234 min read
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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...

David Filla
May 1, 20233 min read
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Plotters, Pantsers, and Plantsers: What does it all mean??
If you're interested in writing a novel, you've probably read something about plotters vs. pantsers. You've probably heard someone use...

David Filla
Apr 24, 20235 min read
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