Time for a NaNoWriMo update. My current word count is 21699, which is 1695 words ahead of schedule. I've managed to keep up by adding whatever I can think of to the story. In the last few days, the novel has acquired a writing student with a sex obsession, a playwright who lets slip that... Continue Reading →
Using Writing to Uncover Your Plot
NaNoWriMo update: I'm nearly 1000 words ahead of the official schedule, which is to say I am meeting my goal of getting ahead before I leave for my Thanksgiving vacation trip. I know I may not be able to meet my word count goals when I'm visiting family, so getting ahead now makes good sense.... Continue Reading →
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Missing: A Plot of Any Kind Whatsoever
Dear Plot, Where are you?!? I know it's only Day 3 of NaNoWriMo. I know you're shy. But I won't hurt you. Please, take off the Cloak of Invisibility and come out of hiding, because I really need your help. I can't just keep sending my main character through her day without anything interesting happening... Continue Reading →
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Overcoming Writer’s Stage Fright
During my NaNoWriMo session this morning I wrote 2,063 words in 1 hour and 20 minutes, which works out to 1,551 words per hour (w/h). Looking at my spreadsheet from last November, I see that this isn't nearly my best time. I frequently write at about 2,000 w/h when I'm really cooking, and 1,600 -... Continue Reading →
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The Novel Is Underway
My NaNoWriMo novel is underway. I've already written 1,717 words. While it is a mere 50 words more than I need to meet my daily quota and I have plenty of time to write, I have to remind myself I am done for the day. I say I won't let myself write any more but... Continue Reading →
