Happy NaNoWriMo!
~ By Melina Kantor Hi Everyone! As of midnight last night, it is officially my favorite time of year. Yes, that’s right. It’s NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month), aka time to write 50,000 words in just thirty days. And drink a ton of coffee. And let your house get dirty. And meet fabulous people at […]
Ten Tips for Winning NaNoWriMo
~ By Shelly Bell Last November, I participated in my first National Novel Writing Month, otherwise known as NaNoWriMo. The goal is to write 50,000 words in 30 days or 1,667 per day. For many, this may sound daunting, especially for those who are at the beginning of their writing career and for those who’ve […]
Me a Wrimo? – A Newbie’s Perspective on NanoWriMo
~ By Leigh Duvan 5 months ago I decided to pursue writing fiction on a professional level to fulfill a lifelong dream. My genre: Contemporary Romance. I found my way to our RWA chapter after a 15 year break from membership and a first writing attempt. My career took over and my love or writing continued […]
Live From a Write-In!
~ By Melina Kantor On Sunday, I went to a fabulous NaNoWriMo write-in, and, just for fun, asked fellow Wrimos to share some of their thoughts about NaNoWriMo. * * * I want to see if I’m capable of writing 50,000 words. And even if I’m not, whatever I write this month is more […]
This Week in Chick Lit
~ By Melina Kantor Well, dear Chick Lit Fans, what can I say. This hasn’t exactly been a drama free week. Have you heard the complaints about a certain author’s lack of complaints? Yes, I’m talking about Jennifer Weiner. Check this out: Yeah. . . (Thank you to lovely chapter member Kwana Jackson […]
Friday NaNo Countdown!
Hello Chick Lit Fans! It’s almost November. Just a few days left until NaNoWriMo! Who’s in? Remember, if you’re participating, we’ll be here cheering you on. Also, stay tuned. We’ve got an incredible lineup of guest bloggers for the next month. Make sure you come back on Monday for a very special interview you won’t […]
NaNoWriMo – An ML’s Perspective
~ By Erin O’Brien When I explain the concept of National Novel Writing Month to people, I’m often met with one of two reactions, either “Wow, cool,” or “Why would you do that?” The why is easy enough to answer on the surface. I came to NaNoWriMo as someone who had been poking at stories […]
NaNoWriMo Tips, Tools, and Support
~ By Melina Kantor Well. It’s October 19th. My guess is that for a vast majority of people in this world, today’s date, 12 days before November, isn’t a cause for panic, or mad dashes to the store to stockpile coffee. Unless of course, you’re a Wrimo, in which case my reminding you that there […]
Shifting Gears: From Scripts to Novels
~ By Deb McIntyre After many years of writing spec scripts for TV and feature films (with just enough success to keep the carrot dangling in front of my nose), I was getting restless. Scripts are a rigid format and I had all these ideas that just wouldn’t work as movies….but maybe could be novels? […]
NaNoWriMo Day #30!!!!
Welcome to NaNoWriMo, Day Number 30!!!! That’s right, Novelists. It’s Day 30. You made it! If you’ve reached (or are planning to reach) 50K, way to go! Congratulations! We are throwing virtual confetti your way and are standing by with Gatorade to pour over your head. Go celebrate! 🙂 And, if you’re not at 50K, we’re […]
NaNoWriMo Day #29
Welcome to NaNoWriMo, Day 29! Take a deep breath. It’s almost over! A relief, right? (And also a little sad. Don’t worry. That feeling’s normal too.) Today’s inspiration: “There are no laws for the novel. There never have been, nor can there ever be.” ~ Doris Lessing Your random challenge word of the day is: pulse Maybe you’ve […]
NaNoWriMo Day #28
Welcome to NaNoWriMo, Day 28! Three days left! No matter what your word count is, hopefully your story and your characters are taking shape. Isn’t it a great feeling? Today’s inspiration: The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible. ~ Arthur C. Clarke 50K seem impossible? […]
