Celebrate the Small Things

Celebrate the Small Things is a weekly bloghop hosted by Viklit over at Scribblings of an Aspiring Author. The idea is to post anything you want to celebrate from the last week.


This week I'm celebrating:

- I realised yesterday that there's less than a month until I have to hand my dissertation in. While this is scary, it also means that in a month time it'll all be over and I'll be able to relax, and go back to working on the story ideas that have been waiting not-so-patiently in my head over the last year. 

- I downloaded the trial version of Scrivener this week and I love it - I'll definitely be buying the full version, as soon as I can afford it. 

- The dissertation's still going well. My first drafts are better than I thought they were, and I'm thoroughly enjoying editing and revising them. They're shaping up nicely. 

Comments

  1. Alex J. Cavanaugh16 August 2013 at 13:03

    You've been working hard on your dissertation and keeping a good pace. No worries. One more month and it's over!

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  2. M.J. Fifield16 August 2013 at 14:32

    That's exciting about your dissertation. I can't even imagine how great it'll feel when it's all done with.

    And now I want to download the trial version of Scrivener. I've heard good things about it, but I do like to avoid technology when I can.

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  3. Deanie Humphrys-Dunne16 August 2013 at 14:34

    Good job, Laura. I'm sure you're dissertation will be spectacular and you'll be so pleased with your work.
    Happy weekend.

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  4. Suzanne Furness16 August 2013 at 15:19

    So pleased the dissertation is on track. Think how good it'll feel in a month or so when it's finally handed in. Happy weekend, Laura :)

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  5. Julie Flanders16 August 2013 at 15:53

    Glad you love Scrivener, I keep meaning to try using that.

    Good luck with the rest of your dissertation, think what a great feeling it will be in a month! :)

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  6. Unknown16 August 2013 at 17:33

    The month will fly by- so happy for you!

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  7. Rob Z Tobor16 August 2013 at 17:55

    Time does fly . . . . . I think you will do fine . . . :)

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  8. Outcast16 August 2013 at 18:32

    It's crazy how quickly this deadline is approaching but I have faith everything will be okay Laura, just keep doing as you're doing and all will be good.

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  9. Sheena-kay Graham16 August 2013 at 18:37

    Congrats on the dissertation going well and best of luck.

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  10. Tony Van Helsing16 August 2013 at 19:31

    You'll be ok.

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  11. Kate Larkindale16 August 2013 at 20:12

    Congratulations on being nearly done! There's nothing like handing in a major project to make you feel free.

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  12. SK Anthony17 August 2013 at 03:50

    Yay for the dissertations going well :)
    Be sure to look for promo codes before buying the full version of Scrivener, I have it but I have to learn how to use it better. Its somewhat different with Mac and I'm a bit lost lol

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  13. VikLit17 August 2013 at 20:38

    Good luck with your dissertation. And Scrivener! I def. enjoy using it.

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  14. Chancelet17 August 2013 at 22:13

    Good *cheers!* to you for your excitement to edit, revise and work your butt off this last month before your diss is due! But most of us understand what you mean about those not-so-patient characters aiming to get out and be expressed. I just wish they would make it a little easier for me with helping me to hash out the plot! :) Writer’s Mark

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  15. Elliot MacLeod-Michael18 August 2013 at 21:33

    I'm so glad it's you who is doing the dissertation and not me. Nice blog you have here.
    +followed

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  16. Misha Gerrick20 August 2013 at 18:07

    Glad to hear your dissertation's going well. Here's to the home stretch!

    Scrivener is awesome. I always use it for rewrites and a bit of editing too. :-)

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  17. Jessica L. Celaya21 August 2013 at 04:57

    Good luck with your dissertation. I've heard good things about scrivener. I hope it works for you.

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