From POV Swaps to Partner Pride: My July Writing Update.

 

July flew by in a blur of rewrites, word count goals, and unexpected inspiration!

This month, I made the bold decision to shift both Fractured Loyalties and Before the Fracture from first to third person — a 70,000-word POV change! It’s been a huge undertaking, but one that feels right for the world-building and tone I love most.

I also allowed myself to dive into something new: a sapphic dark fantasy romance that’s already 8,000 words strong and brimming with potential. If you’re curious, I’ll be sharing a sneak peek with newsletter subscribers soon!

Outside my own writing, something wonderful happened — my husband started writing a novel of his own! After years in games journalism and content creation, he’s found his spark again in a dystopian horror-comedy that’s equal parts clever and chaotic. He’s written over 50,000 words already, and I couldn’t be prouder.

The month wasn’t without its challenges — PMDD hit hard — but there were still plenty of bright spots, including spotlighting the Write Here, Write Now author community through The Kindred Creativity Club.

💌 Want to read the full update (including the hilarious, horrifying, and heartwarming bits)?
👉 Read it here: https://claredugmore.com/blog/from-pov-swaps-to-partner-pride-my-july-writing-update

Until next time — stay safe, stay creative, and T.T.F.N. 💜

— Clare