Nov 29
National Novel Writing Month, otherwise known as NaNoWriMo, is when many insane, wacked-out people challenge themselves to write a 50,000 word rough draft novel during the thirty days of November. And I’m proud to be one of them! In fact, anyone who stepped up and took on this crazy challenge wins. Here is what I …
Nov 28
In honor of Nanowrimo, otherwise known as National Novel Writing Month, my writing prompts are dares. Write a literal take on a pun. Your character discovers they have inherited an island. A mistake in a clothing shop leads to hidden treasure. Have fun!
Nov 27
To the winners, go the spoils… Monday night, I wrote those magical two words, ‘The End,’ as I finished typing up my 2012 rough draft novel for National Novel Writing Month – otherwise affectionately known as NaNoWriMo. But if you are participating and are behind on your word count, never fear! There is still plenty …
Nov 26
In honor of Nanowrimo, otherwise known as National Novel Writing Month, my writing prompts are dares. Have fun! Have a character speak only in iambic pentameter. Include a kangaroo with hiccups in your story. Someone in your story wins the lottery, but it’s NOT a good thing. As far as my personal progress goes, after …
Nov 13
In honor of Nanowrimo, otherwise known as National Novel Writing Month, my writing prompts will be dares. Have fun! Write a character that is upset that they’ve never been to karaoke. Create another that is obsessed with squirrels. Include a scene where a children’s birthday party goes horribly wrong. What’s happening in my own progress? …
Nov 04
I’ll be honest. Tonight’s post is mostly about keeping myself accountable by reporting my progress, daily goals, and writing strategies. Since I’ve done National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) several times before, I’ve gotten used to doing things a certain way. I’ll share what works for me, and you can take from my experiences whatever you …
Oct 27
The time is quickly approaching when I shall embark upon the 50,000 word challenge of National Novel Writing Month, more commonly known as Nanowrimo – and even MORE more commonly known as November. The name explains itself, but – for veterans and the uninitiated – Nanowrimo means a month long writing frenzy where the goal …
Sep 22
Play or download episode *here* Hello, and Welcome to My Writing Niche, a podcast for new writers. Today’s podcast, #65, was recorded for Sunday, September 23th, 2012. I’ll be reading my latest #FridayFlash, Inspirations Strike Again, as well as talking about upcoming events such as Banned Book Week, National Novel Writing Month, and The Young …
Sep 09
Play or download episode *here* Hello, and Welcome to My Writing Niche, a podcast for new writers. Today’s podcast, #64, was recorded for Sunday, September 9th, 2012. I’ll be reading my latest #FridayFlash, Cloud 9, as well as talking about upcoming events such as Banned Book Week, National Novel Writing Month, and The Young Writers …
Dec 01
On this first day of the December, I’d like to offer everyone that participated in National Novel Writing Month a hearty ‘Congratulations!’ If you ‘won’ by writing a rough draft novel of at least 50,000 words, pat yourself on the back, get a breath of fresh air, and then let your completed draft sit (probably …
