Last November, I wrote my very first novel during National Novel Writing Month. I chronicled my adventures on the blog and did a happy dance on Thanksgiving Eve in the wee hours when I finished. I dutifully walked away as experts advised and let it sit for the month of December. In January, I thought [...]
Sha Na NaNo – In the Key of Thanks
November 26, 2008 By 13 Comments
Written by Karen D. Swim When I committed myself to National Novel Writing Month (NaNo) I had no idea how it would impact my days. Before the month began, I planned to awaken at 5 am, go for my morning run and then write. By 8 am I would be at my desk and ready [...]
Write a Novel in Six Months … or Thirty Days
October 27, 2008 By 41 Comments
Guest Post by Lillie Ammann November is almost here, and many of you are gearing up to write a 50,000 word novel during National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). I’ve never participated in NaNoWriMo, and I’ve never written a novel in thirty days. However, I wrote an 85,000 word romantic mystery novel in six months, writing [...]
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