So, how’s my writing coming, you ask? Well, I’ll tell you. Okay. I’ve not been very good about writing every day, but I am doing at least 2 days a week, so that’s okay. I’m still ignoring my novel. I think about it, I’m just trying to figure out how to tackle it. I have been focusing on my short stories a little more. I kind of want to have some finished pieces. I’ve submitted two to literary magazines, so we’ll see how that goes. I did enter NYC Midnight’s short story competition and advanced to the second round, which [...]
NaNoWriMo Approaches
It’s the last weekend before NaNo. If you’re doing it, it’s time to get your ducks in a row, dot your i’s, and all those other cliches. Since I did it last year, and I’m not doing it this year, I figure I’m the perfect person to dole out some unsolicited advice. So here’s my list of tips for NaNo. By the way, definitely worth doing and no backing out (that means you, Kristin). 1. It’s National Novel WRITING Month That means you write. No editing. You may fix spelling errors, but no going back and rereading what you wrote [...]
Finishing What I Start
I like to start projects. They’re fun to start. I’ve started a really cute advent calendar, a nice needle work picture that would be lovely framed and put up for the holidays, and a few other needlepoint projects. I complain that my garden never grows, but honestly, I get bored of it and stop watering it. I saw a pregnant stray dog at work this last week and I strongly considered offering to foster it if they can’t find the owner. Because I really need a bunch of puppies in my house in December. This addiction to taking on [...]
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