If I can't be a dragon-whisperer, can I at least befriend a talking dog?
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 →
November 30th is here, and around the world, those who aren't finished yet are writing like the wind to complete their novels for National Novel Writing Month. For those who finished early: Congratulations! There is nothing like taking on an impossible task with an intimidating deadline and hitting your goal before you needed to. You... Continue Reading →
Discipline: is it an ugly word or a good thing? Sometimes our discipline requires extreme effort on our part (early morning workouts, I'm looking at you); sometimes, it requires sacrifice. Anything we choose to do right now means there is something else we can't do with this moment. I prefer to think of discipline as... Continue Reading →
It's Day 3 of NaNoWriMo (the challenge: write a 50,000-word novel in 30 days), and I am having the usual early day struggles. Because I don't plan ahead, I have to do a lot of brainstorming and heavy thinking between writing sessions. In the past, I've had my story idea arrive as late as November 1st,... Continue Reading →
For most people, Halloween is a day for costumes, candy, and a good scare. For me, Halloween is the last day before November arrives and my last chance to prepare for the challenge that is National Novel Writing Month. (For those who don't know, the goal is to write a 50,000-word novel in 30 days.) Every... Continue Reading →
