Writing approach
After a meeting with one of my Writer’s Groups yesterday, I came to this conclusion. May not be completely right, but it’s how I see it.
Writer’s Insight July: Post #CampNaNo Vol. 2
Last year was my first foray into the #NanoWriMo world (thanks, Joynell Schultz!), where I worked on drafting my second novel. But I didn’t win. :( This July’s camp, I focused on editing my first novel. I was more cognizant of deadlines, and with a little modifying of my goals, I won! But I struggled the
Writing Insight April: When it’s Over
This morning just before work, I finished the last book of Sylvia Day’s “Crossfire” Series, One With You. She has a sort of farewell letter to the main characters, Gideon and Eva, at the end of it. Well, it’s really not a farewell to them. It’s subtly telling the reader, hey it’s time to wish these people well and
April Madness
I have been (and probably will be until May 15) MIA for the last two weeks of March and most if not all of April on my blogs and social media. I promise I haven’t abandoned you! I’ve been super busy with . . . well, everything. April 2 – Deadline for a publishing contest: I
NaNo 2016 – The Aftermath
Well, I wasn’t a winner of NaNo (for those uninformed, you have to write 50,000 words of your original novel during November 1-30 to be a winner), but I was continually inspired all month. Virtual Write-Ins again (like with CampNaNo) continue to be my favorite part of the month. It is during the Virtual Write-Ins where
NaNo Day 17 – Quote of the Day
I saw this from a Pep Talk email by Alexander Chee. I thought, this is the hardest thing for me to do. I’m always giving my writing time to others, and later, I feel guilty for it. One more habit: if someone asks you to do something during your writing time, say no. Protect your
Writing Insight November (October): NANO and Me – Day 1
As I open my writing email account, I can feel a tingling in my fingers and toes. A tremble goes up my spine. My cheeks heat in anticipation. NaNoWriMo is here! Am I working on a new novel for NaNo? Well, no and yes. I started this novel at CampNaNo in the summer, but I
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Writing Insight: August –The Honeymoon Phase
I’m a little late (hey, give me some leeway; I’m a professor at the start of a semester!) on my monthly insight, but you have to understand. . . I’m on my honeymoon. Of course, I mean my writer’s honeymoon. That period where you’re just starting a novel. Maybe you’ve started writing the first draft,