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”
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”
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
Why NaNoWriMo Matters
I'm a big fan of NaNoWriMo, or National Novel Writing Month, held each November. For those of you living under a rock, NaNoWriMo is basically a contest you hold with yourself to write that damn novel you keep talking about to all your friends. You have 30 days (no cheating or starting early) to pound … Continue reading Why NaNoWriMo Matters
My Writing Life: on Reading a Moveable Feast
Recently The Husband, dogs, and I took a bunch of day trips around the PNW. Normally on these trips we listen to a comedy CD or funny audio book, but somehow we'd exhausted our supply. I had the restored edition of Ernest Hemingway's A Moveable Feast in the car and we wound up listening to it. It was … Continue reading My Writing Life: on Reading a Moveable Feast
Writing Life: Everything Is Inspiration
As a writer, I'm often asked where I get my inspiration. My answer? Everywhere. No, really. I'm a walking hurricane. True story: I once got into two car accidents in two hours. I once slipped in a mud puddle while wearing platform shoes and a suede skirt and fell on my my arse in front … Continue reading Writing Life: Everything Is Inspiration
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