Image prompt: I imagined my main character revisiting the abandoned property on a rainy day, so I spent a little time taking pictures in the rain. I like the title from Day 19 2017: Approach to the moment of truth. I’m feeling this on many levels. This week is going to be tough. I’ve alreadyContinue reading “Approach to the moment of truth on #NaNoWriMo 2019 Day 19”
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#NaNoWriMo Recap and December Writing Plans
We did it! We survived National Novel Writing Month. It’s time to put away that draft, but not time to give up the daily practice. So what’s next? For me, it means continuing this momentum into editing. This month, I’m going to dive back into last year’s NaNoWriMo draft and work through revisions toContinue reading “#NaNoWriMo Recap and December Writing Plans”
#NaNoWriMo Day 30: The Final Image
Congratulations! You made it to the last day of the challenge! Did you finish your draft? Did you get your 50,000 words? Either way, you still have today, and tomorrow, and all the days after that. Push hard today, but remember, this is only the beginning of the writing adventure. The adventure of finishing, editingContinue reading “#NaNoWriMo Day 30: The Final Image”
#NaNoWriMo Day 29: Tie Up All The Lose Ends-Don’t Leave Any Danglers
Day 29 Word count:52,758 words Word count goal: 58,000 words Mapping the Hero’s Journey: Overview Save The Cat: Finale #vss very short story Trying desperately to finish her draft, Tatiana’s hand fluttered across the page. The flutter turned to a buzz, which became a blur. She never finished, but her story took flight. Plotting withContinue reading “#NaNoWriMo Day 29: Tie Up All The Lose Ends-Don’t Leave Any Danglers”
#NaNoWriMo Day 28: Clear Themes
Day 28 Word count:51,225 words Word count goal: 56,000 words Mapping the Hero’s Journey: Overview Save The Cat: Finale #vss very short story The notes whispered in on a chill breeze. Hanna shivered. The hair on her neck stood up as if death himself had blown her a kiss. Plotting with Tarot Before thisContinue reading “#NaNoWriMo Day 28: Clear Themes”
#NaNoWriMo Day 27 and #CyberMonday Sale at #RedBubble!
Day 27 Word count:51,225 words Word count goal: 54,000 words Mapping the Hero’s Journey: Overview Save The Cat: Finale Happy Cyber Monday! Are you one of those people who takes advantage of online sales to get a jump on your Christmas shopping? If so, you may want to take advantage of the 25% off saleContinue reading “#NaNoWriMo Day 27 and #CyberMonday Sale at #RedBubble!”
#NaNoWriMo Day 26: Puzzles From Childhood
Day 26 Word count:51,225 words Word count goal: 52,000 words Mapping the Hero’s Journey: Encore Save The Cat: Finale Today is an exciting day! I became a NaNoWriMo 2017 Winner yesterday, surpassing the 50,000 word mark in my novel. That makes today the first time I have continued NaNoWriMo after reaching my goal. I still haveContinue reading “#NaNoWriMo Day 26: Puzzles From Childhood”
#NaNoWriMo Day 25: The Quintessence Of The Abstract
Day 25 Word count:47,267 words Word count goal: 50,000 words Mapping the Hero’s Journey: Encore Save The Cat: Finale #vss very short story Finding herself lost in abstraction, Kara began losing definitions. Sure, she had her beliefs and all the time in the world, but she lost her cat, her shoes and her fingers. PlottingContinue reading “#NaNoWriMo Day 25: The Quintessence Of The Abstract”
#NaNoWriMo Day 24: Fear of Failure
Day 24 Word count:43,248 words Word count goal: 48,000 words Mapping the Hero’s Journey: Return With The Elixir Save The Cat: Finale #vss very short story Henry realized his magic elixir was in his dictionary all along. However, as he wrote with confidence, he became the villain of his story and stole a boat. TheContinue reading “#NaNoWriMo Day 24: Fear of Failure”
#NaNoWriMo Day 23: The Return
Happy Thanksgiving! Day 23 Word count:44,308 words Word count goal: 46,000 words Mapping the Hero’s Journey: Return With The Elixir Save The Cat: Act III #vss very short story After losing most of his friends and allies on his harrowing journey of discovery, the star in his pocket finally led him to the mermaids’ dimensionalContinue reading “#NaNoWriMo Day 23: The Return”
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