I love the acronym for Work-in-Progress: WIP. It sounds so snappy, so intense. It isn’t always that way in real life; sometimes the WIP is more like lukewarm soup than hot wings, but we press on.
For this 6th post on Ruth Synder’s Blog Hop, we are asked to discuss our current WIP.
1. I would say the project taking most of my focus right now is my historical novel Other Side of the River, 
which is coming out in installments—volumes—as a Kindle or Kobo read. Five volumes are out, four more to go. I wrote this story a couple of years ago, but am now dividing it into segments, each with its own sub-title. The experience is invigorating.
2. In the back of my mind is the partially completed sequel to River. There are a few things I need to decide soon, such as when to end it. Two books or three?
3. I recently signed a contract to collaborate with a number of other authors on a historical series, but it hasn’t started yet. I have a Scrivener folder earmarked for this project, so I’m just waiting for the details and the go-ahead.
4. Besides the historicals, I have a cozy mystery that’s been sitting impatiently on my computer, waiting for publication. I’m currently going through it with my local writing group and loving their helpful suggestions.
5. I need to include something else in this WIP category, I think. It’s my blogsite. Until late last fall, my website/blogsite was a wasteland hardly anyone ever ventured into. However, due to a push from my publisher, I have been putting much more time, energy and creativity into my site. The results have been good and I’ve discovered that I like to blog. Who knew? The first week of each month I post an inspirational thought, the second week an interview with a fellow author, the third week a review of a book by the aforementioned author, the fourth week a post from my Fiction Writing 101 series. Besides this there are Blog Hop posts such as this one and reposted articles from fellow writers.
6. One last note: Recently, thoughts came to mind for another historical series. I’ve been planting seeds for this story in my Scrivener folders, and have experienced a couple of sleepless nights this week thinking about all the elements that need to be figured out. Yawn. When I’m not grouchy from lack of sleep, it’s such fun to imagine my way into another place and time.
I’ve so enjoyed this Blog Hop with Ruth and company. Thanks so much, Ruth, for all your work in organizing this effort and to all the other writers who joined in. Maybe we’ll do this again sometime.
Janice,
I have enjoyed meeting my fellow Inscribe members and other writers. I love to see all that work whether in their minds or on paper all ready. Would you be interested in an interview with a children’s writer – Moi?
Blessings,
Janis
Do you find one regularly scheduled post per week enough to keep readers interested in your blog? I do three per week and have struggled to find content in the past, so I’m interested to hear what your publisher expects on this front.
Sharon, the follower numbers for my blog keep increasing gradually and I’m good with that for now. At times I post more than once/week, but I also use Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and a few others, so that’s about all I have time for. My publisher gives me suggestions from time to time but other than that, I’ll try this schedule for a while. You have to try it out and see what works best for you. It’s a learning game 🙂
Janice,
Thanks for participating in the blog hop. It’s been fun getting to know you and other writers better.
It sounds like you have plenty on your platter 🙂 Keep seeking God’s best in your life and writing. I’m looking forward to seeing where God leads us the rest of this year!
Hi Janice, I find it interesting that so many of us have multiple projects in the works! Best wishes on your endeavors!
Sounds like you’re in a happy, productive time, Janice! All the best.
I’ve enjoyed reading your posts….so glad you were part of Ruth’s hop! You’re an inspiration!
It’s been great meeting you through the blog hop. You’ve inspired me to crack on with my novel writing.
Thanks for sharing what you doing. 🙂
Oh, yes, the nights we spend plotting! I like the sound of your work, Janice. I love historical fiction.
The regular blog post is so important. I’m glad your publisher encouraged you to pay more attention to it. Thanks for sharing!