I am excited to say that after a rough start to NaNoWriMo, I am still going to make 50,000 words! For awhile I wasn't sure it was going to happen. First my laptop cord died a few days before November, and then my desktop computer crashed on me. Luckily everything was fixed by the second… Continue reading Going to Reach 50,000 Today!
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10 Things You Can Do Instead of Writing Your Novel
1. Watch cat videos on YouTube. Have you seen the one with the cat in a shark suit riding a vacuum cleaner? No? Well, click here for lots of joy. 2. Stare at the falling leaves outside your window. 3. Do a quick two-hour search for character names and meanings on Nameberry.com. 4. Make another… Continue reading 10 Things You Can Do Instead of Writing Your Novel
Cute Zazzle Gifts for Writers
Christmas is right around the corner! Here are some cute gifts for the writers in your life (or to add to your Christmas list!) . Today Is A Hot Chocolate Kind Of Day Mugs by MugLove See more Today is a hot Mugs Write the book you want to read mousepad by LitLogic View more… Continue reading Cute Zazzle Gifts for Writers
How’s Your NaNoWriMo Going?
It's day ten of NaNoWriMo! How's your novel coming? I'm at 26,486 words. I'm happy with my progress, despite several computer complications. Today I would like to remind you to back up your novel! Almost losing 17,000 words terrified me. I liked those words. I did not want to rewrite them. Luckily, I was able… Continue reading How’s Your NaNoWriMo Going?
How’s Your NaNoWriMo Going?
Are you participating in NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month)? I hope you are; it's so much fun! If this is the first you've heard about it, I encourage you to check it out. We're only five days in. It's not too late to start your novel! My laptop charger died on October 29th. I panicked.… Continue reading How’s Your NaNoWriMo Going?
NaNoWriMo Novel 2013 – Anwen of Primewood
I'm done self-editing Pippa! Yay! While I wait to send the manuscript to Jeni, I will be participating in NaNoWriMo. This year I'm working on Pippa's sequel, Anwen of Primewood. I still don't have a series title, but I've been brainstorming like crazy. It will come to me sooner or later. Here's my synopsis for… Continue reading NaNoWriMo Novel 2013 – Anwen of Primewood
NaNoWriMo Prep–Food List
NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) is right around the corner! This will be my second official year, but since I did Camp NaNoWriMo in July, it will be my third experience. Here are a few food items I like to have on hand for NaNoWriMo: Coffee--I'm super excited to find decaf pumpkin spice this year!… Continue reading NaNoWriMo Prep–Food List
Writing Quirks
I'm not one of those people who has writing quirks or rituals. I don't have a special blend of coffee or tea I need to get started, I don't listen to a certain kind of music for inspiration, and I don't have that one special notebook. In fact, I don't think I have any writing… Continue reading Writing Quirks
Editing Date Set
I'm happy to announce I will be working with Jeni Chappelle for editing! I was originally going to use Create Space's editing services, but I really want the process to be a little more personal. After receiving Jeni's three-page critique, I e-mailed her several times for more information. She's professional and friendly, and I'm very… Continue reading Editing Date Set
What October Holds
I adore this time of year, and I have before Pinterest made it popular. I've already consumed more than my share of pumpkin spice lattes, baked pumpkin bread, and there is a pumpkin candle sitting on my end table. It's not burning because the scent ended up being atrocious, but it's there all the same.… Continue reading What October Holds
Shari L. Tapscott 