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NaNo 2017 – Day 1 Results

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Michell

I thought it might be helpful to talk a little about my NaNoWriMo journey. To that end, I will be posting my daily totals, not to brag but to show how things are going and maybe motivate you (and me) to bigger things. Challenges for the Day Work. Definitely. It gets in the way of my writing progress while, at the same time, ensures I will be able to pay my mortgage and other bills for the month. Double-edged sword. Also, I was tired. Had to go out for groceries right after work too. Number of Words for the Day: 2103 words A good total. I actually felt that I could have gone higher, but I wanted to leave myself […]

Just Keep Swimming

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Michell

Fall is always a busy time. Everything is restarting after a summer of rest (for some). That means, my already full schedule is even crazier than usual. To make things even more hectic, I have a parent who is beginning to fail. That means lots of trips up to deal with all the issues that are arising. Time away from home where I also have things that need to be done. And then, there is my writing. I have two books actively on the go. One is so close to completion I can almost taste it (96% complete as of yesterday). The other, my Wattpad story, is 2/3 done. And then NaNoWriMo is coming fast. I have yet another book […]

NaNoWriMo 2017 is Almost Here

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Michell

NaNoWriMo, or National Novel Writing Month, is almost upon us once again. NaNo holds a particularly special place in my heart. It has been going on since 1999. I participated in my first one two weeks after completing my first ever novel in 2005. I will confess, I was worried, even a little scared, that first year. I had just spent seven years writing my first novel and I couldn’t possibly see any way to write 50,000 words in only 30 days (that is the challenge of NaNoWriMo, btw). Twenty-two days later, I hit that 50,000 word mark much to my own surprise and delight and I’ve never looked back. I have participated in NaNo six more times since then […]

What Makes a Book? (Pt. 3 – The Cover)

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Michell

I think we have all seen books covers that make us say, “Wow!” I also know we have all seen book covers that make us shake our heads. The former make us pick up the book while the later make us move away from the shelf. Both are pretty extreme reactions. In some cases, our interest is piqued, while in others, we simply pass by without much thought. Ideally we want the “Wow”, not the, “What were they thinking,” reaction. That brings me to some tips you should probably follow when you decide on a cover. Tip #1 Knowing how to use Photoshop (or any comparable graphics software) does not mean you are going to be able to create a […]

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