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As some of you know, I dabble in a lot of different forms of fiction. For instance, I coordinate (and often play along) with the bi-monthly writing challenge at Kelley Armstrong’s website. These are short stories that never exceed 2000 words. I also write poetry when inspiration hits. I’m getting ready to dive back into […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
At almost the very last minute, I found out I could register for agent & editor pitch sessions at the Romantic Times Convention online. (Yes, once I re-read the site, it was clear, but when I looked before the only part that registered was “on site only”.) So, now I have appointments. Go me. Er […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Last week on Facebook, I mentioned that in my first (very shelved) novel the plot was too linear. I had other choice words for it, but my friend, Amy (http://amysun.livejournal.com/), asked for me to elaborate on what I meant by a linear plot. The thing is there’s probably some “official” definition for it that I […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I’m nearing the end of my current WiP. In the last couple weeks, the story has undergone some changes. First, I finally ditched my old working title, To Die For. Even on first choosing it, I knew it wouldn’t stick. Though it fits certain important aspects of the story, it was too generic. On the […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Those of you who know me personally (or really pay attention to my blog or twitter) know that things have kind of gone into a tailspin over the last month. When I started on my current WiP, it was flying along. Then, life happened (as it so often does), and I stopped moving on it […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I’ve been neglecting the blog again. I’m sorry for it, but I’m not going to make excuses. Something happened in November that made me decide it’s time for excuses to go bye-bye. Time to start taking responsibility for the things I do. I need to start owning my life. The revelation came early in November […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
So, this November I engaged in the ultimate stupidity. No, it isn’t trying to write 50,000 words by the end of the month whilst decorating the house, sending out holiday cards, trying to keep the place clean and take care of two kids and an invalid dog. Nope. I can handle the words. Stupid me […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Halfway there. At least we should be by the end of today. Yep, it’s the fifteenth, and that means to be on target, we should each have 25,000 words by midnight. One person in my writing group finished NaNo this year in three days. Yes, you heard me right. Three days. The rest of the […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
First things first — HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Well, it’s October 31, and you know what that means. Less than twenty-four hours before you can start your NaNo word count. Pretty much at this point you’re as ready as you’re going to be. I suggest making today a clean-the-house/apartment/room-and-stock-up-on-caffeine day. I’m also declaring it Just Say No […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Remember when I mentioned not stressing last week? Well, if you’re still feeling the urge, it’s perfectly acceptable to panic now. . . . Just kidding. Yes, time is tight, and if you’ve just joined us, you’re probably looking at past posts and saying, “Five weeks of prep for pantsing?” Relax. It really isn’t all […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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