My time, considered as a helix of semiprecious stones

(Which is to say I’m tired of weekly reports that just say “good week!” or the like so I figured I’d steal a title from Samuel Delany).
I’m moderately pleased with this week’s work. Which is only to be expected when I’m doing mostly new and unrefined stuff.
•One for Sorrow, Two for Joy frustrates me. I now understand the protagonist and why he bears all the world’s secrets, but I don’t know what to do with him. Yet.
•Number of the Least looks really good. I’ll probably ask the writing group what they think of it at our next meeting.
•Helping Hand of Death needs work, but it’s no worse than most of my second drafts (and as noted in an earlier post, I know what it needs).
•I think I’ve finally figured out how to fix the problems with Salad Days. If the legendary “sisters of steel” are actual half-sisters (by their father’s affair) it completely changes the relationship; everything moved much better in this draft. The ending still doesn’t work, and I still may need to cut stuff, but I think I’m making progress.
•Brain From Outer Space—hmph. I got this week’s writing done (about 4,000 words) but the new stuff feels like—well, new stuff (as I’ve mentioned several times, first drafts are not my strong suit). The tactic of planning last week what I need to write this week was a big help, but I still don’t know where it’s all ending up (which could mean it all ends up in the wrong place). However, I don’t see any better approach.
•I think I’ve found markets for both Original Synergy and Love That Moves the Sun.
And here’s the past few weeks’ eHows:
•Relationship Between Operating & Cash Budget
•What Is the Effect of a Foreclosure?
•Can I Walk Away From My Condo in a Bankruptcy?
•What Percentage of Medical Expenses Can Be Used for Personal Taxes?
•Trust Vs. Estate Wills
•Guidelines for Using a Pour-Over Will in a Living Trust
•Can You File Bankruptcy and Keep Your Home & Cars?
•Can I File Chapter 7 Separately if My Husband Lives Somewhere Else?
•In a Foreclosure, Am I Required to Keep Homeowner’s Insurance?
•Who Can Deduct Mileage on Taxes?
•Short Sales and Foreclosures
•After You File Bankruptcy, How Long Before You Can Do It Again?
•Do Both Spouses Have to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
•When Does a Living Trust Terminate?
•Qualifications of a Solicitor
•Employer Bankruptcy
•What Is a Judgment Amount in Foreclosure?
•A Quitclaim Deed to Create Community Property
•How Does a Quitclaim Deed Work in Florida?
•What Things Can I Claim for Taxes When First Starting a New Business?
•Renter’s Deduction for Income Taxes
•Deciding When to File Bankruptcy – The Point of No Return
•Who Pays for Title Insurance for Closing in Florida?
•Do You Need a License to Start a Business?
•Should I Pay My Spouse a Salary or Make Her a Partner in Business?
•Refinancing & Mortgage Fees
•Washington State Bankruptcy Rules and Surrendering the House
•Can a Second Mortgage Holder Foreclose?
•Can We Refinance Our Home That’s in a Trust?
•What Assets Can One Keep When Filing for Bankruptcy
•What Are the Benefits of a Good Credit Score?
•Traditional & Roth IRAs
•What Are Consolidation Loans?
•Will Claiming More Exemptions on My Taxes Keep More Money?
•Guide to Repair Bad Credit
•What Do I Do if I Have Not Filed Taxes in Four Years?
•What Is the Best Way to Increase Your Credit Score?
•Required Minimum Distributions on Roth IRAs
•How Much Education Do You Need to Become a Pharmacist?
•What Is Not Discharged in Bankruptcy?
•What Does a Bankruptcy Trustee Look For?
•What Do You Need to Do to Start a Business?
•What Is a Co-Borrower on a Mortgage?
•Will I Pay Back All of the Debt Under Chapter 13?
•Bankruptcy and Federal Income Taxes
•What Happens to Tenants When Property Is in Foreclosure in Maryland?
•Guidelines for a Document Retention Policy
•What Happens When You Become Bankrupt?
•When May I File Bankruptcy Again?
•Mortgage Problems and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
•Can I Claim My Son on My Tax Return?
•Foreclosure to REO Process
•Conventional or FHA: Which Is Better?
•Do I Need to Itemize Taxes?
•How Itemized Does My Bankruptcy List Have to Be?
•What Is a “First Mortgage”?
•How Often Can I File Chapter 7 Bankruptcy In California?
•The Steps to Bankruptcy & Foreclosure
•Wrongful Eviction and Tenant Rights in Real Estate
•Self-Employment Taxes on a Rental Income
•Government Programs for Foreclosure