It being the last day of June and all, I thought this might be a good time for a brief update...
I'm working on three projects currently, trying to do a bit of work on each one every day, especially the first and main one.
1) The superhero-and-philosophy book I'm writing this summer (hopefully to be finished by the end of August): A third of the summer in and I'm a little short of a third of my target word count, but that's fine; I got off to a slow start and had quite a few bad days in which I did nothing at all, so assuming things go at a reasonable pace for now on, there's a good chance I'll finish on time. I do need my comics, trade paperbacks, and hardcovers nearby, so no writing in coffee shops until the time comes to revise and edit.
2) Doctor Strange and Philosophy, which I'm editing this summer: This is looking very good in terms of both content and timeline (and I can edit chapters in coffee shops, so yay!). I've seen all but one draft chapter and have seen or received second drafts on most (and even third drafts on a couple). There's a nice balance of comics and the movies (live-action and animated) in the source material, and an impressive range of philosophical ideas discussed!
3) The Decline of the Individual: I'm currently reviewing page proofs, not having seen copyedits or a style sheet, so they're rough. I will have plenty to say about this rushed production process when it's over, but for now... hey, check out the spiffy cover to the right! Apparently it will be out on August 16, come high or high water (or my repeated pleas to slow things down).
Also, I have a series of three new posts at Psychology Today: "Defining Success for Yourself," "Are You Working for the Right Reasons?", and "How to Succeed in Life... Ideally, on Your Own Terms." Also, YourTango began "reprinting" some of my Psychology Today posts; you can find them at my profile page.
I'm hoping to make significant progress on the three projects over this long holiday weekend — whatever you're doing, I hope you enjoy it as well!
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