Hello. I just thought I would separate my Dreame and creative writing posts from my thoughts on health, teaching, etc.
I just launched my new site: https://sylvaine8dreameauthor.wordpress.com/
Tag Archives: writing life
Canva, Photoshop and Adobe Licensed Photos
…and voila!
I made two new covers for my books. I cannot write much here anymore. I spent most of the time writing my updates, doing some freelance writing, editing book covers, and starting (yep, not finishing) lesson plans that I have nothing much to say on this space. Until next time.
The 40th Episode The Royal Witch is Out! (Dreame)
I could not believe I managed to write 40 episodes of mostly 1500+ words each on a web novel. lol I have probably just reached the halfway point. I am not earning anything from it since I am still struggling to get more readers. I am now at 94 followers. However, I am having fun. Today, I wrote after going through a Google Meet, fixing this school year’s Grade 2 timetable, writing an article and revising/proofreading two more.
Packed Day, As Usual
Today was packed but it is no longer surprising.
I did:
- an e-book revision (changed the order of chapters)
- a landing page revision (proofreading, diction, etc.)
- an optimized article (more than 1600 words)
- a three-hour Zoom meeting on Hybrid versus Blended Learning (with co-teachers and a resource speaker)
- 1500 words added to Story 1
- 1000 words added to Story 2
- Skipped exercise because of asthma
I will probably be more coherent with my blog post tomorrow. For now, I leave you a list. At least, I have done all of the above.
Episode 38 is out!
So, hey, I managed to get this one in even though this Monday is particularly busy. I included a button link like the one from yesterday, but you need to be logged into Dreame, I believe, to get to it.
The Royal Flower – Episode 5 is out!
I said I was not going to write a second book until I am done with the first. lol! But I still kept on writing. I liked my first book better so far, but this one is also starting to crowd my thoughts.
I might not update this one daily if I want to have a life beyond my teaching job, freelance work, and creative writing projects. Ugh.
Episode 37 is out! (with link)
It’s Sunday! So, I had a relatively laidback afternoon. I went to buy groceries, wearing my double masks. You can never be too careful when you have asthma. It was also a fattening day, basically, with KFC chicken and Mountain Dew. lol. One thing is for sure, though: I never planned to skip writing an episode for my handful of Dreame readers, especially after a very kind comment. It is a form of self-entertainment, as well, I suspect. I also enjoy creating featured photos via Canva for my blog posts. They are fun, not so original, but legal since I have paid my monthly due to gain rights on the pictures.
Episode 36 is out!
I managed to sustain writing episodes 33 days in a row. I believe that the book is now right in the middle, or at least a little past it.
Saturday Workload
I only had to write one article today. However, I was distracted and it took me hours of web browsing, social media, and actual research. Anyway, it’s about 2 pm right now, and I am finally done with that one article plus 1500 words for my creative project (episode 35 – see my post after this). I now have 82 followers. I think it is pretty good, considering that I am writing fantasy with a lot of magical details compared to romance. I will rest a bit this afternoon, I think. I am feeling slightly fatigued.
All in all, this is a good day. I have 11 more followers and one of my clients asked me if I could work as a part-time editor for him. I consider that as an upgrade over the article writing. So, I said yes.
Episode 35 is out
With no additional followers, I am starting to question my choice of genre. No, that’s not true. I have been questioning it all along. It’s just that I also want to write what I want to read. Should I sell out and bring on some steam? Probably. lol. For the next book. Anyway, I am not earning anything from this signed project. The $50 I initially got can go bust if my book does not get enough readership. So, I have no plans on withdrawing it if it is still in danger of getting reimbursed.
On a good note, I have been sustaining my writing along with my teacher responsibilities and my freelance load. I am probably mostly writing for myself at this point, but hey, I am optimistic some good will come out of it – maybe not through the app but somewhere.
Trying to Write Like a Cat...and Failing 