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Hump Day
Yes, it’s Wednesday. Hump Day for NaNoWriMo and the week. How is your writing? Is your word count on pace to finish on the 30th? If you’re not, don’t panic. We still have eleven days to write. You may surprise … Continue reading
Mark your calendars
It’s time to plan your NaNoWriMo writing schedule. We have our very own region for the Hickroy area this year. Thank you very much, NaNoWriMo.org! Let’s show them we are serious about NaNo! We have local area meetings planned along … Continue reading
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It’s almost November
It’s that time again. November is almost upon us. That means it’s time to dust off your story ideas and get ready for NaNoWriMo 2014. Stock up on paper, pens, printer ink, coffee, chocolate, popcorn, soda and anything else you … Continue reading
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Week Two
We’re starting the second week of Camp NaNoWriMo. How’s your word count? Are you still scribbling away at it? This is usually the point at which you find plot holes. You might also start to get the feeling of “holy … Continue reading
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A bit of advice
No, I’m not giving it. Just sharing it from a prolific writer of science fiction and fantasy. Crawford Kilian has been writing books and articles for over 40 years. I came across a checklist for fiction writers of his that … Continue reading
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