Here we are nearly 1/2 of the way through NaNoWriMo. I've given advice in the past and you can read about it here. Mostly I just want to cheer you on and say, "Look how awesome you are! You're writing a book-shaped thing! Keep it up!" November is an awful month to try and write a … Continue reading NaNoWriMo Advice
Avery is pretty much a fictional version of Tegan and Sara, so it's only natural that the soundtrack to Secret Heart is full of Tegan and Sara songs. Also, a little known fact: I was at a Tegan and Sara show in 2012 when the seed of this story was planted (at the time I was … Continue reading Secret Heart Soundtrack Track 2: Closer
I'm pretty certain that this time around, NaNoWriMo is my arch nemesis, my bitter rival because she is kicking my ass to the curb. I'm locking myself in my writing cave this weekend and ignoring my massive pre-Thanksgiving to-do list and spreadsheet in the vain hope that I will catch up to the word count. … Continue reading Rejection Playlist Volume 3, Track 8 “Bitter Rivals”
I'll keep this short because if you're like me, you're behind on your NaNoWriMo word count goals and it hasn't even been a week. Instead of writing, you're sitting in front of a space heater, eating an almond "ice cream" sandwich while watching The Wire. Wait, you're not? Okay, it's just me. Hopefully you're cruising along … Continue reading NaNoWriMo Tips for 2013
First of all congrats to all who finished NaNoWriMo last Friday, or anyone who has recently finished writing their (first) novel. You're probably asking yourself, "What do I now that I've finished my first novel?" Here is my time-tested post-novel writing survival guide. NOTE: Do not skip ahead to step 12 until you are absolutely ready. Revision … Continue reading What to do now that NaNoWriMo is over: A 12 Step Program for Writers
This isn't so much inspirational as it is thought-provoking. After that #NaNoWriMo Beast last month, I needed a good song to clear my head. Who gives a f*ck about an Oxford Comma? What is an Oxford Comma, anyway?* WARNING: SONG CONTAINS PROFANITY * According to Wikipedia, an Oxford Comma is the serial comma which is used immediately before a coordinating … Continue reading Inspiration Playlist Volume 1, Track 5: “Oxford Comma”
Ack! *Muppet arms* There's only two days left of NaNoWriMo and I don't know about you, but I was in danger of FAILING. Then I chained myself to my chair and pretty much wrote 11k words in three days by mostly doing 15 minute sprints. This year's story was a real sh*teous work of art … Continue reading NaNoWriMo Week 4 Check In & 2012 Excerpt
This week's inspirational song is a wee bit darker than last week's School House Rock jam. "Bukowski" is probably my favorite Modest Mouse song. It also doesn't hurt that back when I lived in Boston, one of my favorite bars was Bukowski Tavern because it offered really cheap burgers and 99 types of beer, which is … Continue reading Inspiration Playlist Volume 1, Track 4: “Bukowski”
Hello Chickens Turkeys! We're well over 2/3 done with that NaNoWriMo Beast. Are you still alive? If you need some advice to keep rolling, I've got a few words for you: keep that butt in the chair! It might be sore, but you can do it! Some fools are already done and bragging about it. If they … Continue reading NaNoWriMo Week 3 Check In & 2011 Excerpt
Hello fearless writing friends! How goes NaNoWriMo? It took me about four 2500+ word days to catch up, so as of yesterday I was caught up with a sexy 27,000 words. Now I'm stuck again, but that's okay. I have a new jam to get me out of my writing funk. While brainstorming songs for … Continue reading Inspiration Playlist Volume 1, Track 3 “Conjunction Junction”
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