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When I sit down to write, I take a look at my outline to refresh myself.  As I begin to write I find that sometimes the material isn't suitable for the current chapter but might fit in better later on.  I don't discard anything and put it aside as it might be useful later (or even in another story).  When I start rewriting, though, I do stick with just the chapter that I'm working on.  Even while working on my current novel, I've already put aside ideas for two more.  When ideas come, I grab them and worry about where to use the material later.  But that's me.  Good luck, Randy

Completed a review of Jube's 'The World Of Phyries" chapter 7.

Completed a review of CJ's 'Raven's Curse' - Chapter 8.

Hey everyone,
I've finished the re-write of chapter 1, The Kurdish Connection, so please add me back into your reading rotation.  I'll pick up again with Matthew as he was next on my list.  Many thanks, Randy

Completed a review of Cobber's "State of Vengeance', chapter 26.

What has helped me is to read other writers' work.  For some reason, when I'm doing this I'll suddenly find myself thinking about characters of my own, what I might want them to do, etc.  I don't set myself any word goal for a given day, but I will always write something down, even if it's just a paragraph or two.  I use my novel outline for my notes when things come to me and then refer to them later.  Might not work for everyone, but it does for me.

Completed a review of Jube's 'The World Of Phyries" chapter 6.

Agree with Norm about using some type of roadmap.  The book content summary gives the readers an idea of what the story will be about and can always be changed as you move along.  Like Norm, I use a chapter-by-chapter outline.  For each chapter I use 2-3 sentences to give me an idea of where I'm going.  I've done that for the entire book, although I have already added a couple extra chapters since I started and also moved some others around.  It may not be for everyone, but it can help when you are first getting started.  Good luck!

Posted a review of Matthew's chapter 6 (CH 2C) Contact in Space, First Contact

Completed a review of Cobber's "State of Vengeance', chapter 25.

Hi Linda,
Would be glad to read.  If your novel is posted, I'll find it and get started. Randy

Agree with your comments Jube.  Will continue reading/reviewing.  Also, no problem adding additional members.