Around this time of the year, I’m usually complaining about the cold and snow, but not this year. It’s not because I’m suddenly enjoying it, but there’s no snow and it’s been in the 40s. Depending on where you live, you might think 40 plus degrees is nothing to get excited about, but believe me, where I…
Category: Friday Ramblings
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Countdown to Christmas
How did everyone get on during this year’s NaNoWriMo? If you have some tips to share, something that worked for you or didn’t work and you’d like to share it with your fellow writers just leave a comment or e-mail me and I’d be happy to give you a guest blog post. In fact, …
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Writing Challenge Finale
I’ll start with my tip of the day for this the 27th day of NaNoWriMo. As you head into the last three days, keep with your usual routine and take regular breaks. Don’t try and do marathon writing. Feeling tired or hungry isn’t going to help you sprint to the end. Today was Black Friday and did anyone buy…
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…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-And NaNoWriMo Tip of the Day
I thought I’d combine this week’s ramblings with my NaNoWriMo tip of the day. Don’t worry if you don’t write every day, sometimes you need a break. However, don’t give up completely just tell yourself you can make up for lost time another day…sort of a writer’s pep talk! As you already know, it’s been a busy week….
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Edits and More
If you’re taking part in NaNoWriMo, I hope it’s been a productive first six days for you. Remember Sally Bridgewater who I mentioned a couple of weeks ago? She’s not only taking part in the year’s NaNoWriMo but tomorrow…drum roll please, she’s going to attempt to write 50,000 words in one day. Hats off to her…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Last One of The Month
Just one more day and NaNoWriMo begins…are you taking part this year? I’m going to do my best to post a tip on this site each day. As always, I’m making my goal 50,000 words by the end of the month but not all for one book. I’m hoping to get work done on two new stories in…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Books to Write and Leaves to Rake
Not long now until NaNoWriMo kicks off and I found two resources I hope will be of some help to you if you’re taking part. Both of them come via BookBaby- If you follow the first link you can click on a download for a free calendar that will keep track of your daily word…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Writing a Novel in 30 Days
Another year of workshops is over and now it’s time to think ahead to next year and the new line up I have planned including the bootcamp style classes. I’m looking forward to teaching those. Now with some extra time, I’ll be revamping my Web sites, setting up the writing coach service I’m hoping to…
Friday Ramblings From An Author- NaNoWriMo
Today I was honored to chat with Sally Bridgewater who will be attempting to not only write 50,000 words during NaNoWriMo but she’ll be doing it all in one day. Yes, you read that correctly all in one day. Sally asked me if I’d like to be interviewed and offer her some tips for her upcoming challenge…