[Guest Post] What to Expect When You’re Expecting (NaNoWriMo)

Having done NaNoWriMo for seven-odd years, I’m going to offer you some (parsley) sage (rosemary and thyme) advice about what to expect in each week of your legendary Noveling adventure. Week 1 Week 1 is like the first rush of romance in a new relationship.  You are just so darned excited to finally be goingContinue reading “[Guest Post] What to Expect When You’re Expecting (NaNoWriMo)”

NaNoWriMo 2011 Launches

Dear Readers, Welcome to National Novel Writing Month!  NaNoWriMo, as it’s commonly called, is a 30-day challenge in November to complete a 50,000-word novel. This year, I’ll be participating in NaNoWriMo!  Along the way, I’ll post excerpts from what I’m currently working on – no excerpt longer than 500 words long – as well asContinue reading “NaNoWriMo 2011 Launches”

31 October: Current Progress

Happy Halloween! As I gear up for NaNoWriMo with the rest of the UT Writer’s Guild, I’m wrapping up a few of my long-term projects before November.  Most of them will start over again in December. I’ve decided to work on a new, as-of-now untitled screenplay project.  All I can really tell you is thatContinue reading “31 October: Current Progress”

NaNoWriMo: Support the Office of Letters and Light in 2011

National Novel Writing Month is a 30-day challenge to complete a 50,000-word novel during the month of November. This November, I’ll be participating in NaNoWriMo as a writer and as a facilitator for my campus writing group’s NaNo activities. This year, members of the UT Writer’s Guild will be participating in NaNoWriMo through contests, fundraisers,Continue reading “NaNoWriMo: Support the Office of Letters and Light in 2011”

UTWG Horror Competition

As vice president of the UT Writer’s Guild, I’m sponsoring a horror competition for students at the University of Toledo this October. All types of writing, including poetry and fiction, will be eligible for the competition, as long as entries maintain a horror theme.  I will also accept submissions in the following genres: dark fantasy,Continue reading “UTWG Horror Competition”