NaNoWriMo Day #17
Welcome to NaNoWriMo, Day 17! Today, we thought we’d try something a little different. Instead of a quote, we’re giving you (actually, your protagonist) a random question from the “Funversation iPhone App.” Hopefully, the answer(s) will spark a scene, or two, or three. . . Here it goes: Tell about an event that happened that at […]
NaNoWriMo Day #16
Welcome to NaNoWriMo, Day 16! How’s week three going? As you know, we at the blog highly recommend eavesdropping to get your muses going. And since we strive to be helpful, we’ve done some listening in for you: Friday morning before work, two guys in shirts and ties in a breakfast café reveal their plans: “My […]
NaNoWriMo Day #15
Welcome to NaNoWriMo, Day 15! Wow, we’re half way there?!? Inquiring minds want to know: Is that a relief? A terrifying thought? Just know that two weeks from now, no matter what happens, the pressure will be off. Not that you shouldn’t keep writing. But slowing down a little (or a lot) may not be a […]
NaNoWriMo Day #14
Welcome to NaNoWriMo, Day 14! Yikes. We’re almost at the halfway point! Anyone take the NaNo Powers That Be up on their challenge to be at 23,338 words by Sunday at midnight? Today’s inspiration: If you’re going to be a writer, the first essential is just to write. Do not wait for an idea. Start writing […]
NaNoWriMo Day #13
Welcome to NaNoWriMo, Day 13! Ooh, Day 13. . . Sounds a bit creepy, doesn’t it? It’s the weekend. Weekends are meant for rest and fun. So, as you’re writing, keep this in mind: I learned that you should feel when writing, not like Lord Byron on a mountain top, but like child stringing beads in […]
An Interview With Lani Diane Rich
~ Interview By Melina Kantor It’s an absolute honor to have Lani Diane Rich (aka Lucy March) as a guest today! In addition to being the author of a bunch of fabulous chick lit and contemporary romance novels, she’s a born teacher. Through her podcasts, online classes, and blog, she’s been a mentor and an […]
NaNoWriMo Day #12
Welcome to NaNoWriMo, Day 12! TGIF! 🙂 So. Have you told your family and friends that you’ll be hiding this weekend, curled up with your WIP? Are they giving you grief about it? Hopefully not, but you may need to look them in the eye and quote Mark Twain: Keep away from people who try to […]
NaNoWriMo Day #11
Welcome to NaNoWriMo, Day 11! Happy Thursday! We hope you’re rocking those word counts! Today’s inspiration: I’m not a very good writer, but I’m an excellent rewriter. ~ James Michener See? Don’t worry about the quality of what you’re writing this November. Revision is a beautiful thing. So just write on! Your random challenge word of the […]
NaNoWriMo Day #10
Welcome to NaNoWriMo, Day 10! Anyone else come to the conclusion that it’s time to introduce more caffeine into your daily routine? *sighs* Remember on Day 8 when we highly recommended eavesdropping? To make life easier, Chris has done more listening in for you: Saturday afternoon at the airport, a man explains to a woman: “You […]
NaNoWriMo Day #9
Welcome to NaNoWriMo, Day 9! How’s week two coming? 🙂 Anybody else freezing? Thrown off by the extra hour? You’re not alone. Today’s inspiration comes from Chris Baty, creator of NaNoWriMo: “As you write your way through the next seven days, know that Week Two hurts so bad because you’re making huge strides in your book, […]
NaNoWriMo Day #8
Welcome to NaNoWriMo, Day 8! And to the second week of this noveling madness. Week 2 is famous for being a pain. Yeah, yeah, it’s Monday, and that doesn’t help. But if we stick together, we’ll be fine. Pinky swear. Sometimes, inspiration can come from the most unexpected places. For example, check out this example of […]
NaNoWriMo Day #7
Welcome to NaNoWriMo, Day 7! It’s Sunday. Time to rock that word count, people! But first, we highly recommend treating yourself to a leisurely cup of coffee. Today’s inspiration comes from Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love: I believe that – if you are serious about a life of writing, or indeed about any creative […]
