Back writing

It's been a while since I have last posted due to personal reasons including with my local writing group.

However I am back writing again with some interesting projects planned that just need to be implemented, sounds so easy :-)

Wrote the second race report

The second race report I started out in a word document with a few headlines for some structure.

Then I just wrote the report without too much stopping to correct any of the spellings or grammer (red or green wiggly line). It ended up as 5,000 words done in about 3 or 4 hours!!

I then went back the next day and edited it and added some details about my performance which made it to 5,400 words. Then I separated the sections/chapters out as individual blog posts and added some photos and videos plus relevant web site links.

It did not feel too bad doing it this way and I even lost track of the time when writing apart from when getting up for a drink.

Writing Some Race Reports

I have even got in to the writing frame of mind when writing some long distance race reports recently. For the first one I separated the sections (aka Chapters) of the race as separate blog entries. They were quite big with some photos and videos.

For the next one I have wrote down the sections (chapter headings) and put in some draft items to include in that chapter. I must get round to complete it.

Entered a writing competition !!

I have entered a writing competition !!

It is only 200 characters for describing the taste of PG Tips. However at least I am writing again and entering some competitions.

Photojogging

Not quite writing again but been creative and done a couple of photojogging runs recently in addition to the Santa Run race in Aberdeen. I had seen this in the film Yes Man and though it is a good fun way to go out running with being concerned over your pace but more the surroundings.

The recent snow has gave me a few good opportunities while running to and from work. The first set of photos and second set of photos.

Although I have not been writing these could be good inspiration for future scenes to write about. I was even thinking up a name for character on the second set of photos which Lars seemed to fit.

Running Report sent to Magazines

I have finally got round to doing a race report on my running blog from a race 2 weeks ago when everybody was in Santa suits, it's a strange sight to see.



As this is time of year it is only suitable for I have sent an email to the running magazine I subscribe to, to see if they want to use any of it in print or online. Also I have sent it to an editor of another running magazine who I meet at a marathon last year and therefore could send directly to them.

Both of which I said I would re-write to meet any of their magazine guidelines/requirements.

Interesting Characters

If you struggling thinking up character details for what you are writing I would suggest go to a big coach or train station.

On a recent trip I went to a few coach stations and there was some interesting characters and characteristics which could be easily used to form parts of a character.