Every year, NaNoWriMo comes and goes, and for the past several years I haven’t been able to make it work. Part of this is due to the ever-fluctuating changes in my freelancing schedule, part of it is due to the fact that I wasn’t ready to dive into plotting a novel for submission on spec, […]
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NaNoWriMo Prep from a Pragmatist. Yep, that’d be me.
NaNoWriMo starts on Sunday, and I’m using this week to prepare for it. The 50,000 word count for a singular work will be on top of my writing, which includes some editing and spec work this month as well. Knowing that my plate is going to be full (and then some) means that I have […]
Light Bulbs and Measuring Sticks
It’s winter here. Cold, blustery, and dark. I love winter — especially snowflakes — but sometimes too much dark gets to me. Had to go on a cleaning meltdown for that reason. Washed the curtains, the rugs, did a little house maintenance, got an architect lamp to add some full spectrum lighting to my office […]
GalleyCat, Vampires, and Yours Truly
What does one of the most popular blogs about writing/publishing have in common with Varney the Vampire? Well, pull up a chair and listen closely, for you, too, can feel the scare, the absence of breath, and sharp fangs sinking deep into your neck. GalleyCat has hosted a contest of indeterminable size — hundreds of […]
NaNoWriMo by the Numbers
Wondering how to write 50,000 words in a month? Well, here’s some estimated numbers for you: There are 30 days in the month of November. If you write every day, you’ll need to write 1,667 words per day. On average, 3 to 400 words can fit on a single-spaced page in 12 pt Times New […]