We writers tend to tie ourselves up in knots. We know that the first draft doesn’t need to be perfect, but we still manage to act like it does. We have a hard time giving ourselves permission to write utter crap. We forget how freeing it is to not be perfect. An icon I foundContinue reading “[Guest Post] Writing Utter Crap”
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[Guest Post] Writing as an Endurance Sport
“You’re doing WHAT?” That’s the typical response when you tell someone you’re participating in an event to write 50,000 words in 30 days. The second response is “What do you get if you win?” For most people the idea of writing a novel in a month is, at best, a foolish waste of time. AfterContinue reading “[Guest Post] Writing as an Endurance Sport”
Visiting 14 November
I’m guest blogging today! Check out my article on the ultimate slayer of writer’s block at Eryn Lockhart’s blog, The Lockhart Letters. Don’t forget to check back here for Eryn’s guest post on my blog. To learn more about guest blogging, check out the Guest Posts page.
Your PNP, Part Two: Planning & Outlining
Now that you’ve finished the first part of your Pre-NaNo Plan, you’re feeling confident and prepared for National Novel Writing Month. You know exactly how much time you have to write and you know that you’ll have time to finish your novel. But do you know what you’ll be writing next month? The Pitch YourContinue reading “Your PNP, Part Two: Planning & Outlining”
Your PNP (Pre-NaNo Plan), Part 1
National Novel Writing Month is coming up fast! This annual event, held throughout November and sponsored by California-based nonprofit The Office of Letters and Light, challenges writers of all ages to complete a 50,000 word novel – or 50,000 words of a novel – in 30 days or less. I know what you’re thinking –Continue reading “Your PNP (Pre-NaNo Plan), Part 1”
Feliza Casano 