Day #8 of NaNoWriMo – Week one is done! The first week of my new challenge was harder than I thought it was going to be. There were moments where I did everything but write. The important thing is that I sat down again and hit the keyboard again. Being an author is moreContinue reading “Day # 8 of NaNoWriMo”
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Day #7 of NaNoWriMo
The beginning of NaNoWriMo was a set of rushed keystrokes bursts. I had to return to the beginning and storyboard my main characters. Imagine a young woman who enters into a small town in the Midwest searching for her missing father. How many secrets could there be in a town that doesn’t reach theContinue reading “Day #7 of NaNoWriMo”
Day # 6 of NaNoWriMo
Day #6 of NaNoWriMo The beginning of my small town has hit the return key and I’m starting a new introduction. The number of keystrokes is moving slow but steady. My word count is now 13,414. It’s not where I want to be right now but it’s more than I thought I would get downContinue reading “Day # 6 of NaNoWriMo”
Day #5 of NaNoWriMo
Day #5 of NaNoWriMo You decide on a goal and the Universe finds out about it. This is my week. Long days filled with other priorities and late nights. I’m lacking in sleep and thinking about the flow of my story. Sometimes, the waterfall shuts off and I have to get back into the wheelContinue reading “Day #5 of NaNoWriMo”
Day #4 of NaNoWriMo
Day #4 of NaNoWriMo May the 4th be with you! Election or no election the writing process continues. How is your writing this month? Yesterday, or midnight of today was a struggle. My mind is tired from doing other work but I couldn’t let a day go by without writing down a few more words.Continue reading “Day #4 of NaNoWriMo”
Day #3 of NaNoWriMo
Day #3 of NaNoWriMo Okay, it’s midnight and I’m up typing a few words to continue my story. My word count is only 12,391. I still have a long way to go before I reach 50,000 but the count is moving in the right direction. The point is that I’m still putting in the wordContinue reading “Day #3 of NaNoWriMo”
Day #2 of NaNoWriMo
Day#2 Word Count for NaNoWriMo! Another day of too much to do and not even time for writing but I’m at the keyboard again.Tonight, a paragraph is progress. I changed around some chapters and I added in 9,895 words. Is this progress? We’ll see. I have to change the introduction. I’m working on my hookContinue reading “Day #2 of NaNoWriMo”
Day #1 of NaNoWriMo
NaNoWriMo month is here! Writers all over the world are joining together to write 50,000 words this month. Join me. Daily Numbers: 1496 It’s not much but I didn’t get home until 9:33 pm. I had work to do and it’s been a long day but I’m committed to my goal in finishing anotherContinue reading “Day #1 of NaNoWriMo”
Welcome to Writer’s Block Inc
Thank you for visiting! As a child, my Christmas list wasn’t all trending with popular toys. To my parent’s surprise I asked for a typewriter and Santa delivered. Was it the prettiest thing I received that year? No, thinking back on the memory it was loud, heavy, and clunky. It was a recycled office typewriterContinue reading “Welcome to Writer’s Block Inc”
October Writing Challenge Announcement
Sometimes, we all need help when we’re not feeling motivated or stuck in our stories. I’m starting this October Challenge to help fellow writers get their stories finished and to inspire new ideas. By the end of the month, you should have a list of 30 writing challenges that you can shape into yourContinue reading “October Writing Challenge Announcement”
