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Writing Compost: from Garbage to Success
Writing Compost: Thinking Does Not ALWAYS Mean Procrastination

Writing Compost: Thinking Does Not ALWAYS Mean Procrastination

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Happy Monday, Everyone! Even with the slow time of year, I find maintaining a writing schedule difficult, but it is ONE habit I am determined to re-create (and keep.) Got up at 5:30 am this morning and wrote, edited, researched and thought. And honestly, I felt I didn’t accomplish much. I spent way too much time researching and thinking about how to execute a murder, instead of writing about it. So what did I do? I went to my NaNoWriMo…

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The Need for Writing Support Groups
Writers helping Writers: The importance of connecting

Writers helping Writers: The importance of connecting

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Hey everyone, Today I want to mention how writers NEED other writers. We are an unusual breed. When writing, we don’t want to be disturbed—ever. We get downright cranky when the words are flowing from our fingertips and then we get a phone call, a child needs a drink of water, the dog needs walking, and so on. Week two of NaNoWriMo is over. So, how are you doing?  Outline, write a poem, germinate an idea while riding a train…

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Humanizing Characters - Am Writing
The Benefits of Humanizing Characters

The Benefits of Humanizing Characters

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Hey everyone, It’s the first day of NaNoWriMo. For those who are new to this, that is “National Novel Writing Month.” I love this time of year. Work is winding down (sort of) and the holidays are gearing up. And with our New Year’s resolutions looming in the sidelines, we have one last shot to complete them, right? So, what did I do with my NaNo Morning? I welcomed a new author, had coffee, read my emails and am now…

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Setting Writing Goals
NaNoWriMo 2021: What’s Your Goal?

NaNoWriMo 2021: What’s Your Goal?

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In  a few days, I’ll be diving into not one, not two, not even three projects. I’ve challenged myself far beyond my possible tolerance. But I am not looking at completing my challenge in November. This goes far beyond, well into 2022 and 2023. As in the previous post, NaNoWriMo is more than a month event. Perhaps I’ve bitten off more than I can chew, but the bones of success are there. Most of my works are done, and just…

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Challenge Accepted - NaNoWriMo Tips and Prompts
NaNoWriMo is More than a Month Event

NaNoWriMo is More than a Month Event

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. . . NaNoWriMo isn’t for people who “have” time for writing. It’s about making time for writing. It’s about deciding that for just one month, you’re going to prioritize creativity in your life. . . . I am an avid reader of Writer’s Digest online, and today they offered a PDF specifically for NaNoWriMo. Primarily, This little nugget isn’t for just November NaNo, it applies to every day, and every time you sit down to write. Just thought I…

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