Word padding is an important part of National Novel Writing Month. When you’ve got 50,000 words to go in only 30 days, how else can you hit that mark? There are tons of ways you can go about word padding, but here are my favorites. Chapters with really long names or really long subtitles. AllContinue reading “Word Padding for Fun and Profit”
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[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”
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”
Feliza Casano 