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Gigi da Silva
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My First Novel Process
I'm writing a novel! Here's how it's going so far.
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Feb 102 min read


New Year, New Stories
Let's talk writing goals in the new year!
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Jan 12 min read


Writing Comes First
Feeling overwhelmed with writing-related activities that distracted me from my writing this week.
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Nov 25, 20241 min read


Shorter Fiction is Where it's At
I'm getting to the end of "The Goldfinch" by Donna Tartt (I had to renew it from the library twice). What a story. It was also a lesson...
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Nov 18, 20242 min read


"TV writing"
Some words on my first writing workshop experience.
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Nov 4, 20242 min read


Re-writing is a Slow Process
My! What a crazy week it's been. Still working on the re-write for my first novella, The In-Between (and other new developments).
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Oct 28, 20243 min read


Writers are Awesome!!
I am having SUCH a good experience with other writers and editors. Writers are awesome!
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Oct 21, 20242 min read


Seeking Adoption by an Editor
A thank you note to Rania Hanna and my parents for being the first readers of my short story, Even Monsters Must Be Born.
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Oct 7, 20242 min read


Monsters Must Be Born
A short discussion on my new short story (Monsters Must Be Born) based on the "Black Mirror episode" writing prompt.
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Sep 30, 20241 min read


Writing prompt: What Would be Your Black Mirror Episode?
So! Another week has passed. This past week I wrote a short story I'm planning to submit into the short SHORT story competition held by...
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Sep 23, 20241 min read


The In-Between: A Novella
Some words on the first draft of The In-Between: A Novella.
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Sep 16, 20242 min read


Nobody Can Do the Work for You
It has become increasingly apparent to me that you will always care about what you are doing more than anyone else ever can. If you don't...
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Sep 9, 20241 min read


Keeping Things Close
The things I love - the things I most desire - I keep very close to my chest; very close, very private. These dreams are tender; they are...
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Sep 5, 20241 min read


Stepping Over the Edge
That moment as you are walking deeper into the cold water - far past the shore; with your very next step, you are lifted from the ground...
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Sep 3, 20241 min read


A Big Bang
Sometimes I wish there was a massive disruption to life. Something sudden and dangerous that shook everyone from their routine and...
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Sep 2, 20241 min read
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