Category: nanowrimo
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#nanowrimo excerpt: Diamonds, Lies, and Alibis
Despite the melodrama, magic was definitely in the air this evening: even Erykah and Ryan were feeling it. Drunk off of champagne and the promise of a new beginning, as the ball began to drop, Ryan leaned over and whispered in Erykah’s ear, “You know I will always love you, right?” And in that moment,…
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#nanowrimo: Who are these people in my head? On the page?
I am 11 days into writing my novel for National Novel Writing Month, and as far as word count goes, I am right on track. I was hoping to be ahead at this point but as it is, I’m just able to stay on track. My plot outline is unfolding just as I planned, but…
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Diamonds, Lies, and Alibis excerpt (#nanowrimo)
Was going to send you here to read, but their site has problems crashing during November so you can also read below: The two sat in silence for several moments, enjoying each other’s company and speaking without words. They always had this way of feeling the other’s presence and moods, and tonight was no exception:…
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Diamonds, Lies, and Alibis excerpt (#nanowrimo)
Was going to send you here to read, but their site has problems crashing during November so you can also read below: The two sat in silence for several moments, enjoying each other’s company and speaking without words. They always had this way of feeling the other’s presence and moods, and tonight was no exception:…
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Observations on writing a novel (#nanowrimo)
1. Writing a novel is not easy. 2. Writing a novel is one of the best things I will ever do. National Novel Writing Month kicked off at midnight Nov. 1, and I was there with many of the rest of my peers, abstaining from fun Halloween partying in order to be alert and ready to…
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My own bucket list
My friend Beth wrote recently about creating a bucket list. She has inspired me to think about my own. What is it that I want to accomplish in my lifetime? 1. Write a novel. 2. Live in New York City. 3. Travel to all of the continents (this is Jeff’s idea actually, but I am on…
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How to create a book cover (#nanowrimo or otherwise)
1. Write a book. 1. Think about the book you are going to write. (if you’re not allowed to write until Nov. 1, like I am) 2. Think about who you want you book to appeal to as they are walking past the display in the bookstore. Men, women, young, old? Want it to have…
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Getting ready to write a book #nanowrimo
On Nov. 1, when I disappear for a month from my regular life, I will be writing my first novel. Being that this is new to me, I’ve been thinking about how to get ready for this journey. Luckily, I am not alone – NaNoWriMo has about 60,000 signed up so far. When I used…
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Getting ready to write a book #nanowrimo
On Nov. 1, when I disappear for a month from my regular life, I will be writing my first novel. Being that this is new to me, I’ve been thinking about how to get ready for this journey. Luckily, I am not alone – NaNoWriMo has about 60,000 signed up so far. When I used…
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#nanowrimo book cover design!
As you know if you’re following this, I won’t actually start writing the book until Nov. 1. But I have character sketches, a plot outline, and a working title. Why not go ahead and design the cover? I should clarify I do this for a living – so it’s a bit instinctual for me to want…
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#nanowrimo plot, character sketches
All of this is tentative – feedback please!! Working Title: Diamonds, Lies, & Alibis Not one, not 2, but 3 men. One showers her with love and the life she’s always dreamed of, one knows what she’s thinking before she even says it, and one that plays her game even better than she. Which will…
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Working #nanowrimo titles
Diamonds and Alibis Alibis and Diamonds Dripping Diamonds Diamonds, Lies and Alibis What do you think?
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Just thought of a nanowrimo plot!
Most of you may know I’m participating in National Novel Writer’s Month for the first time, which basically means you won’t be seeing much of me in November as I embark on my first literary journey. I have been sorta kinda in the back of my mind trying to think of a plot. Today, it hit…