The Sunday Circle: What Are You Working On This Week?

The Sunday Circle is the weekly check-in where I ask the creative-types who follow this blog to weigh in about their goals, inspirations, and challenges for the coming week. The logic behind it can be found here. Want to be involved? It’s easy – just answer three questions in the comments or on your own blog (with a link in the comments here, so that everyone can find them).

After that, throw some thoughts around about other people’s projects, ask questions if you’re so inclined. Be supportive above all.

Then show up again next Sunday when the circle updates next, letting us know how you did on your weekly project and what you’ve got coming down the pipe in the coming week (if you’d like to part of the circle, without subscribing to the rest of the blog, you can sign-up for reminders via email here).

MY CHECK-IN

What am I working on this week?

I’m reworking the back end of my first PhD novella this week, taking a new approach based on the research and trying to lock down the protagonist as an iconic character rather than a dramatic one. It presents an interesting challenge – I’ve got to fight my own instincts as a writer and figure out ways to not resolve the protagonist’s inner conflict at the ed of the story.

What’s inspiring me this week?

I’ve been continuing on the Game of Thrones read-through, and making all sorts of notes about the smart things that are being done in terms of set-ups and structure. Martin is really committed to showing you how the character’s change, but I’m continually impressed by the way he shows character movement within a scene by mirroring the opening in the final moments of an exchange.

What action do I need to take?

I need to adjust my new weekly schedule a little for the coming weeks, to take into account my partner being around during the day and needing to use the computer. Also, clearing the decks of any outstanding marking or teaching-admin before the big assignments arrive in a week or two.