Category: WIP Updates

Insights and progress reports on the development of Toi’s current works in progress. Currently discontinued. See Author Insights for writing updates.

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IWSG WIP Updates

#IWSG September 2016: finding time to #write & WIP update 19

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Created and hosted by the Ninja himself, Alex J. Cavanaugh, the Insecure Writers Support Group posts the 1st Wednesday of every month. Click the image to learn more or sign up.

Monthly Question: How do you find the time to write in your busy day?

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If I’m really being honest with you and myself, the truth is, I don’t usually find time to write. I’ve tried many times to stick to a writing schedule, but being the worrier that I am, I found that it only stressed me out more. I do make a conscious effort to write regularly, but that could be anything from blogging, editing, formatting, creative writing, outlining, and more. Then I also find time to do social media and read for pleasure. It doesn’t help that I keep taking on new projects either. I guess, all in all, my main goal is to publish or release something each year; even if it’s not a full-length novel or the long unfinished third installment of my Eternal Curse Series.

But…
On the note of publishing something each year; I’m just a few steps away from releasing a quartet of educational children’s books. For those of you who read this post each month, you know I’ve been talking about how I wanted to write and illustrate these myself. Well, I did it. I just got them back from a few educators I trust and admire. I have a few minor things to change and spruce up and they’ll be out to the public just in time for my birthday in October. I’ve attached the covers I’ve mocked up as a sneak peek of what I’ve been able to do. I have another children’s book in the works, but I’m not illustrating that one myself. I really want a professional to do it justice. Know anybody I could try?

On a personal note, I’m back at my day job; back to teaching. It’s exciting and scary all at once. There are many lows to what I do, but the highs and kids make it all worth it. I will admit, though, it’s really going to be difficult to finish my series now that back to work, but I’m determined to at least finish a draft.

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How do you find time to write?
Releasing any books soon?
Stuck trying to finish a long unfinished piece?
Know any good and affordable illustrators?
Think they’ll do a payment plan?

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After hanging out with Alex, be sure to stop by and visit this month’s co-hosts:
C. Lee McKenzie,
Elizabeth Seckman,
Lori L MacLaughlin, and
Elsie Amata!

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Thank you for taking the time to read this post. If you like it let me know and share it with others. See you next time, Toi Thomas. #thetoiboxofwords

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Full Moon WIP Updates

WIP Update 18

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Sad to say, I don’t have a lot to report. I had a busy month that actually left me quite unproductive. I’m almost finished with the final edits of It’s Like the Full Moon and very soon I’ll begin my marketing efforts.

-Do you have a WIP Update to share? I’d love to see it.

-Feeling a little lost about what’s going on in this post? Just see the side panel and search ToiBox Topics, WIP Updates, to get all caught up. Also check my Works In Progress tab to see what else I may be working on.

Thank you for taking the time to read this post. If you like it let me know and share it with others. See you next time, Toi Thomas. #thetoiboxofwords

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Full Moon Solomon's Sword WIP Updates

WIP Update 17

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As an author I’m constantly on the road to publication, but sometimes I lose my way. Fortunately for me, I keep these WIP Updates to help me get back on track and find my way. For most of the summer I was transitioning my site and blog to self-hosting and working on some other new projects. All that left little time for personal reading and writing. As much as I love to read, as a writer who wants to be a published author, it’s imperative that I write.

With that being said, I did manage to find some beta readers for two of my stories I’m working to release. I was going to try to release It’s Like the Full Moon around Christmas, but I think I might wait until February, but if the situation presents itself, it won’t put it off longer than necessary. I’m already working on a marketing plan for it. I have high hope for this story because I feel it has a more general appeal than my Eternal Curse story and really hope that people will give it a chance.

I’m working on a companion guide for my second Eternal Curse book. I’d like to have it out as a free ebook for a while before I release the second book, but I’m not in hurry on this. I have time to get that story just right before trying to release it.

One of my short stories will be released soon in an anthology so that should provide me with enough of a sense of accomplishment to keep me going. In the meantime, I’m slowly but surely making progress on my Solomon’s Swords story, and I can already see that a new working title will have to be considered.

-Do you have a WIP Update to share? I’d love to see it.

-Feeling a little lost about what’s going on in this post? Just see the side panel and search ToiBox Topics, WIP Updates, to get all caught up. Also check my Works In Progress tab to see what else I may be working on.

Thank you for taking the time to read this post. If you like it let me know and share it with others. See you next time, Toi Thomas. #thetoiboxofwords