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
I was all set to post another track in the Rejection Playlist but then this happened late last night (10:04 p.m. to be exact)This means I've now kicked NaNoWriMo's ass for the fifth consecutive year.The NaNoWriMo novel I wrote this year (The Summer That Nothing Happened) is shitty at best. But I know that at … Continue reading NaNoWriMo Wrap-Up
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
In two days NaNoWriMo 2013 will be upon us. Are you ready?This will be my fifth NaNoWriMo in five years and once again I waited until this week to decide on an idea. So I have an idea, the vaguest of ideas, and I'm ready to jump in.Need some advice on NaNoWriMo? Try these:Anne Cursu @anneursu9m"I … Continue reading NaNoWriMo- Are you ready?
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
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”
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”
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