Another one written for a friend. Hillary (7/29/00) Sipping mocha lattes on Broadway watching hippies, hipsters, and homeless men with our heavy hearts holding hands trying not to think about tomorrow next week next year holding onto each second wondering why we chose to walk this path all we know is that we're in … Continue reading Bad Poetry Friday
NaNoWriMo Week 2 Check In & 2010 Excerpt
We're nearly two full weeks into NaNoWriMo and I'm already 5056 words behind. I don't know about you, but this year NaNoWriMo is kicking my ass. It doesn't help that Scrivner is missing over 2000 words I wrote yesterday. It makes me want to cry and punch my computer in the face. My daily word … Continue reading NaNoWriMo Week 2 Check In & 2010 Excerpt
Mortification Monday
2-6-1994 Dear Diary, I wish I could run away. I am on restriction until next Monday morning. No music or phone! This is torture. Grandma's so boring. I hate it. Love, Danielle 2-7-1994 Dear Diary, Today is Garth Brook's b-day. Brinn isn't my real friend. She is so mean. I think Jimmy Lee's real cute. … Continue reading Mortification Monday
Inspiration Playlist Volume 1, Track 2 “Everyday I Write the Book”
We're ten days in to NaNoWriMo and as you chug along (or speed race- maybe you're lucky) on that great novel of yours, I have found the perfect song to continue to inspire you: Elvis Costello's 1983 jam "Everyday I Write the Book." After all, for the next 20 days (0r until your brains explode) … Continue reading Inspiration Playlist Volume 1, Track 2 “Everyday I Write the Book”
Bad Poetry Friday
Here's another one from college, complete with plagiarism! I know it's from college, probably my sophomore year, because it's a total rip off of Tegan and Sara's song My Number (featured below). I pretty much listened to that album, This Business of Art, nonstop in 2000. I'm surprised my roommate didn't murder me in my sleep. Untitled (12/15) If … Continue reading Bad Poetry Friday
NaNoWriMo Week 1 Check In & 2009 NaNoWriMo Excerpt
Hello, Lovelies. I hope Week 1 of NaNoWriMo is treating you well and that you've made your word count goals and have pretty much made this novel your bitch. If you are following the word count daily goal, you "should" be at 11,669 words. I'll be honest. I am already behind. I skipped a day, … Continue reading NaNoWriMo Week 1 Check In & 2009 NaNoWriMo Excerpt
Mortification Monday
2-5-1994 Today is my sister's birthday. Who cares. We have to go to dumb Inverness to visit Grandma. I lost my checks and birthday money. I'm on restriction until it is found. Mom is not with us. On Wednesday we were in a car crash. I hope the man that hit us will rot in … Continue reading Mortification Monday
Inspiration Playlist, Volume 1, Track 1: “Paperback Writer”
Before I launch into the first track of my new Inspiration Playlist, I have to share a dirty, little secret: I. Hate. The Beatles. This is probably going to make everyone hate me, but I can't help it. I find them overrated. That said, my first track on my Inspiration Playlist, in honor of NaNoWriMo, … Continue reading Inspiration Playlist, Volume 1, Track 1: “Paperback Writer”
Bad Poetry Friday
I seem to have stumbled on several poems from my sophomore year in college. If it's possible, my poetry got worse the older I got. Untitled (8/27/00) When I met you I didn't look twice (ok maybe I did, I thought you were nice) but after a double take I realized my mistake Suddenly I … Continue reading Bad Poetry Friday
NaNoWriMo Advice Part 2
On the eve of NaNoWriMo, I thought I'd give you a few last words of wisdom. If you missed Part 1, you can read it here. 6. If possible, write at the same time/place everyday. You're more apt to stick with it and complete your manuscript if you have a routine (this is true for … Continue reading NaNoWriMo Advice Part 2
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