So, now is the time for the sort of post that goes things that I have learned writing a short srtory in one day.
My guru tells me this is the sort of post that brings readers like, in cartloads, and so here we go.

The first thing one learns in this kind of exercise is I can still make it!
Which is very good because if we do not boost our enthusiasm ourselves, nobody will.
This time I did it as a game, but the ability to stick to the story and bring it to a (satisfactory? One hopes so) conclusion, is vital.
Deadlines are a thing. Continue reading
And here it goes: a 5000-odd words story, done in one day.
Still about 1000 words and it will be done.
All is well and fine, and I am about to take the last tea break before dinner. I’m in the whereabouts of 3000 words, and it looks like two things are about to happen.
So, I’m halfway through the day, and things are picking up speed.