My tip for today is look at the challenge as one of the best exercises a writer can do. During this last week think about what’s frustrated you, what’s been a stumbling block, and on the other side of the coin, what’s worked for you and what’s made you productive. All this knowledge can be used to…
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Monday Writing Prompts-Shopping
As you’ve probably guessed, shopping is the theme of this week’s prompt. This coming week is Black Friday and your character sets out early to snag a bargain but as with all good stories, something unexpected happens. Have fun and happy writing.
NaNoWriMo-Day 22
The last full week of the challenge and it’s the home stretch so my tip is to just go all out, full steam ahead. Worry even less about being perfect. The finish line’s in view so just concentrate on one thing now and that’s getting to that 50,000 word mark.
NaNoWriMo-Day 21
Just nine more days to go until this year’s challenge is history. How is everyone doing? For those of you in the US, the challenge is the same month as Thanksgiving…and Black Friday too. Some people have told me they were doing fine until the holiday and then had to take over the cooking…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Tip of the Day
I’m behind with posting my tip of the day and my Friday Ramblings. For some reason I had trouble getting onto WordPress later this afternoon. Anyone else have problems? I’ll start with my tip for this 20th day of NaNoWriMo and it’s use the challenge to gauge what’s difficult and what’s easy for you as a…
NaNoWriMo-Day 19
Today’s tip is something I switched to doing when I found my writing coming to a grinding halt. My fingers would be flying across the keys and I’d bring in a secondary character or mention that the character traveled someplace and didn’t have a name for said character or town etc. I use to…
NaNoWriMo-Day 18
Today’s tip isn’t just for NaNoWriMo but for every day. Lots of people tell me they start to write a short story or book and never seem to finish it because they can’t find time. Start looking at your writing in a whole new light. Think of it as a must do and make…
NaNoWriMo-Day 17
The first draft is never about perfection and neither should the book you write during NaNoWriMo. My tip for the day is to think about getting the story written and finished rather than worrying if it’s a good enough tale. Calling upon your the inner critic is for the second or even third draft. Just let those fingers…
NaNoWriMo-Day 16
My tip of the day is for everyone who thought about taking this year’s challenge but either gave up after a few days or thought it’s too late to get started. It’s never too late for achieving any goal. So if you gave up the first week or want to start writing, you still have…
Monday Writing Prompts-Just Where Am I?
Another photo writing prompt and this time your character wakes up in this vehicle but has no idea how he or she got there. As they walk outside not even the surroundings look familiar. Lots of things you can do with this one. You can make it suspenseful or even humorous. Have fun and happy…