October is almost here which means it’s time for OctPoWriMo, Writober, and a Halloween Photography Challenge. I love using these challenges to get me into a Halloween mood all month long. This year it looks like I’ll be providing the prompts for all three challenges, so I’ll schedule prompt posts to be up just afterContinue reading “Join Me for Fun October Creative Challenges”
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Approach to the moment of truth on #NaNoWriMo 2019 Day 19
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”
Are You Ready for #Writober?
October is almost here and I’m excited. I enjoy many fun writing events in October. And this year I’ve added the planning pages and submissions, and The Writer’s Games. It’s going to be a very busy month here at Experience Writing. Writing Challenges Short Stories The Writer’s Games‘ second session is half over. I justContinue reading “Are You Ready for #Writober?”
April Is Coming: NaPoWriMo & A to Z Challenge & Me
Life Lessons: Always Learning These last couple months, I have learned a few things about myself: 1. Joining the YMCA is a good way to pay money to inspire me to stay home and write. 2. In the Fall and Winter, I write stories that will eventually be called for on Dark Markets. 3. WhenContinue reading “April Is Coming: NaPoWriMo & A to Z Challenge & Me”
#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”
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