If I can't be a dragon-whisperer, can I at least befriend a talking dog?
This is the first November in twenty years that I haven’t taken on the National Novel Writing Month challenge (aka, write a 50,000 word novel in 30 days.) The organization that promoted this event, and connected writers who were crazy enough to participate, folded in the spring. I was worried that November without NaNoWriMo would... Continue Reading →
Ray Bradbury once wrote about our hesitation to begin anything because of uncertainty and fear. If we listened to our intellect we'd never have a love affair. We'd never have a friendship. We'd never go in business because we'd be cynical: "It's gonna go wrong." Or "She's going to hurt me." Or, "I've had a... Continue Reading →
For the 16th November in a row, I'm taking on NaNoWriMo*, and for the first time in ages, I'm not sure I can do it. October wasn't productive, for good reasons. On top of health and energy issues, two members of my household came down with COVID**, which stressed me out so much that there... Continue Reading →
We want our creative work to be fast and easy. Inspiration is the word we use for the magical shortcut. But is it worth the wait?
November is almost here, and that means it's time for National Novel Writing Month. This year will be my 13th NaNoWriMo, my 13th try to write 50,000 words in 30 days. Since thirteen is actually a lucky number for me, I am trying to come up with something fun to write, and drawing a blank.... Continue Reading →
