NANOWRIMO 2021 is now in the history books, and as promised, I’m back on the blog. In this post I’ll tell you a bit about how it went and what’s yet to come. I won I did. I finished a nearly 60,000-word manuscript in less than a month. A story that’s been on my mindContinue reading “Nanowrimo 2021: I won! I “lost”! I learned… And what happens next?”
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Well dear reader, that time has come (again)… I’ll be taking about a month off from the FMP blog to complete a NANOWRIMO project. As I’ve said, I’m working toward my highest goal ever this year and actually feeling pretty good about it (found some new tools…). After NANO, I’ll be back and things willContinue reading
NANOWRIMO vs the writers’ conference
Well dear reader, it’s true I’m doing a National Novel Writers Month project again this year. It’s also true that I was at a writers’ conference last week. And, to be honest, the writers’ conference both hindered and helped me in my thinking about NANO this year… Things that get in the way… My wifeContinue reading “NANOWRIMO vs the writers’ conference”
NANOWRIMO the countdown begins…
I know, I know it’s only August, but November is coming. And, November is the month for NANOWRIMO. I’ve talked about NANOWRIMO before. Actually… Several… Times… . I’ve ‘won’ several times too. But it’s still relevant for many of us in the writing community. So, it’s time to talk about it again. NANO is aContinue reading “NANOWRIMO the countdown begins…”
It can be done!
This week I submitted my book Names and Secrets for publication. The first draft was written as a NANOWRIMO project last November, meaning the total time from first word to last gasp was 11 ½ months. So dear reader, you really can create a book in less than a year. Now, the time from publisherContinue reading “It can be done!”
Fox Boy
I’ve already said I’m doing a sequel for NANOWRIMO this year. This week I finished the submission draft of the first book! And I’m working on a non-fiction project, which has just gotten restructured (for the second time…). I’m dazed and confused at the moment. So, instead of trying to hammer together something pithy andContinue reading “Fox Boy”
NANO is coming…
I know. It’s still six weeks out. But the time to prep for National Novel Writing Month is now, while it is six weeks out. Writing a novel is a serious endeavor. It takes effort. For many of us, it takes planning. Even if you’re a “pantser” who’ll start on November 1st with a blankContinue reading “NANO is coming…”
Blowing out and reading up…
When I’m not writing I’m occasionally known to do metal work. Among my favorite moments is the moment where I safely (yes, I hear some of my old teachers yelling) plunge a hot lost wax mold into water. It’s one of the most exciting, rewarding and sometimes gut-wrenching moments. It’s the moment you get toContinue reading “Blowing out and reading up…”
Scrivener… after NANO thoughts (part one)
Last time I talked about Scrivener I said I would get back to it after NANOWRIMO. So, that’s where we’re going today dear reader. Actually, we’ll be talking about Scrivener this week and next week, there’s enough to say just based on my first draft experience. This still won’t be an entire, comprehensive review ofContinue reading “Scrivener… after NANO thoughts (part one)”
NANO’s here…
Well, dear reader… NANOWRIMO starts next Friday. As usual, I’m putting aside other projects to push my way through a new manuscript. So… I’ll be giving the blogs a rest until December. I’ve got the manager stuff handled. I’ve made sure the other characters and stories on my plate are safely locked away until IContinue reading “NANO’s here…”
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