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....
top of page
News
David Filla
- Aug 7, 2023
- 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...
9 views0 comments
David Filla
- Jul 24, 2023
- 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...
7 views0 comments
David Filla
- Jul 17, 2023
- 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...
2 views0 comments
David Filla
- Jul 10, 2023
- 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...
1 view0 comments
David Filla
- Jul 3, 2023
- 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...
1 view0 comments
David Filla
- Jun 19, 2023
- 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...
9 views0 comments
David Filla
- Jun 12, 2023
- 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...
5 views0 comments
David Filla
- Jun 5, 2023
- 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...
8 views0 comments
David Filla
- May 29, 2023
- 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...
3 views0 comments
David Filla
- May 15, 2023
- 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...
1 view0 comments
David Filla
- May 8, 2023
- 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...
7 views0 comments
David Filla
- May 1, 2023
- 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...
8 views0 comments
David Filla
- Apr 24, 2023
- 5 min
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...
1 view0 comments
David Filla
- Apr 17, 2023
- 2 min
Finding the feeling and forging ahead
Writing is a weird thing. Especially when you're a discovery writer like myself, it can take time to know what you are even trying to get...
3 views0 comments
David Filla
- Apr 10, 2023
- 4 min
Writers Block: Writing a Novel Part 2
If you're a writer, you've been there. You open the document/manuscript/assignment ready to craft the most masterful thing you've ever...
1 view0 comments
David Filla
- Apr 3, 2023
- 5 min
Refocused, reenergized and ready for more...
We're back! After Frantic February - getting the book ready for launch - and Mental Breakdown March - where the release and work and life...
2 views0 comments
David Filla
- Mar 27, 2023
- 2 min
Short Stories, Mental Health, and Moving Forward
I wanted to take a quick moment to throw an update out on the blog here, just to let everyone know what's been going on in my life. It's...
3 views0 comments
David Filla
- Mar 19, 2023
- 4 min
The Process: Writing a Novel Part 1
I thought I would take some time today and ramble a little bit, if that's ok? I haven't done much this week and it felt like something I...
5 views0 comments
David Filla
- Mar 12, 2023
- 2 min
The Road Ahead
With launch week settling into the rearview mirror, my ad revenue running out, and the feeling of being a nuisance by telling people to...
8 views0 comments
bottom of page