Archive for October, 2009
My 16 Rules for NaNoWriMo
Don’t forget to set the clock back. Sleep in anyway.
Keep the half dozen commitments already in place for this weekend AND rock the word count on Sunday.
Show no fear.
Chain notebook to side for the duration.
Eat at least twice a day.
Let husband see my eyeballs periodically…when not glazed over.
Do not miss sleep, do not keep late [...]
Evening with the Writers Group
I’ve just returned from the monthly writers group I attend. As always, I come away amazed and energized by the different genres and writing styles. Each member has their own critique style, too.
Our group is small, with a smaller core membership. I find I am more willing to risk sharing with a consistent group. Tonight [...]
Different Novel, Different Process?
I wrote my first novel, long long ago, in a fifty page treatment. Then I slogged through a draft.
I wrote my second novel by the seat of my pants and it wasn’t bad.
I wrote my third novel via outline and found out I lost all impetus to complete it.
My fourth novel came flying out, seat [...]
WYMJ Weekender – October 25
NaNoWriMo discussions are under way. Is NaNo worth it? What kind of NaNo writer are you? Come chat!
And really, I don’t have much of an ego, but had to admit I was surprised that no one laughed at 5 Great Ways to Procrastinate While Writing. Is it that bad?
If you don’t have Alexandra Sokoloff on [...]
