The awesome group of writers I associate myself with on Twitter have started a wonderful, supportive hashtag: MondayWIPGoals Now, normally, I am all for goals, and deadlines. In fact I work better with a deadline, at work at least. But when it comes to personal goals... well. And it's not limited to writing. Dieting, exercising, … Continue reading Goals & Other Writing Options
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Writing Update and Dabble
I can't believe it's already November 17th. I should have 20-25k words finished on my NaNoWriMo challenge by now. I haven't been as dedicated as I first envisioned I would be, sitting at only 8,834 words for Nov. But I do have 23,354 words for the entire novel, since I started in September. My problem: continual … Continue reading Writing Update and Dabble
Day 2
Well, it is November 2nd, and I am at work and haven't been able to do any writing on my novel today. Yesterday I wrote over 1700 words. I hope I can keep up the pace. I know I will have the weekends and Thanksgiving to make up any lost time, but it would be … Continue reading Day 2
NaNoWriMo is Almost Here
I am getting excited that it is almost November, which means time to participate in NaNoWriMo National Novel Writing Month. This is a wonderful non-profit that organizes and provides support for an annual novel writing “frenzy” every November. There are forums to share ideas, get help with plot elements, characters and just motivation. Anyone can sign … Continue reading NaNoWriMo is Almost Here
Progress on My Novel
Well, I started the actual writing on my novel on August 30. I had been doing some research, and plot and character development before that, and of course that still continues. While I haven't been able to write every day, I've been getting something down at least a few days a week. I am now … Continue reading Progress on My Novel