If I can't be a dragon-whisperer, can I at least befriend a talking dog?
In the whirlwind of November, when I am busy writing for NaNoWriMo*, it's easy to forget things I've learned in previous years. I start asking myself questions and am too tired to remember the answers. I forget basic things I once knew. This year I've made a list to refer to and I'm sharing it... Continue Reading →
It's the first day of November, and along with nearly half a million other crazy people, I will be writing a 50,000-word novel in the next thirty days. Welcome to NaNoWriMo. This month, I'll be sharing quotes to cheer on my colleagues (and myself!) as we fly and slog our way through this creative marathon.... Continue Reading →
This is a re-post of a blog I wrote in 2010. November is coming and this seemed like a good time to revisit the value of NaNoWriMo and practice. Any labor honestly rendered is sacred. -- Kurt Fristrup I've been reading a lot of blog posts and comments about NaNoWriMo and I've found some of... Continue Reading →
Last week, I shared about how much I hated my NaNoWriMo novel and how I got unstuck. This week, I'd like to share the wild and crazy ideas my friends gave me as I was wrestling with my inner critic and trying to figure out how to fix my broken story. Some of these suggestions... Continue Reading →
As an eight-time NaNoWriMo veteran, you'd think I would have all the answers when it comes to writing a 50,000 word novel in thirty days. Certainly, I know a lot about it and have strategies for dealing with many of the challenges involved. But here I am in the middle of my ninth year and... Continue Reading →
