Category: Writing

  • Why are you writing this year? What is it about your idea that fills you with excitement that you can barely stand not writing this very second?  In this post we will: Break down and analyze your writing motivation Position your motivation to help you succeed at your wordcount come November Using accountability buddies Accountability Buddies…

  • NaNoWriMo 101

    Welcome to my introductory post about Nano, giving you the absolute basics to get you started this year. What are we covering in this post? WTF is NanoWriMo really? Nano survival kits Fiializing your Nano Novel Idea WTF is Nano There are many reasons people participate in NanoWriMo.  The most important is to accomplish something…

  • Hello, Hello, Hello! With a new year on the horizon brings us Nano time!  I have pledged to participate and win this year, what about you?  If so, congrats! You are about to take on something very difficult, but rewarding. This year, I will be doing a daily blog series featuring tools, tips, and tricks…

  • You Miss 100% of the Shots You DON’T Take
  • You Only Fail When You Stop Trying
  • Recently I attended my first nephews baby shower.  The party was filled with a bunch of people I didn’t know.  My social anxiety hit the roof, and I spiraled until my brain chose to do something unexpected.  For some unknown reason my brain reminded me to look at the event as character development research.  As…

  • Hello again everyone!  Today we are talking about the Dragon that is NanoWriMo.  I will assume you have just had one of three reactions : Horrified Confused ( Whut is Nano? ) Explosivley cheerful I am personally a mix of one and two.  First of all, NaNoWriMo is an abreviation of ‘National Novel Writing Month’,…

  • Initially, I know what you would think, I must be scared for my life. Thankfully no. I reside far enough away from the shootings last night that I am in no immediate danger. I’m not able to sleep because I am tired. Not the typical type of tired before you fall asleep. This tired transcends…