Bad books – we’ve all read them. We’ve all complained about them – especially the bit about having spent good money on something that turned out to be crap. But how to avoid them? Sorry to say, but it’s almost impossible. Bad books are going to be out there no matter whether they’re self-published, or […]
Why I WILL be doing NaNoWriMo this year
This is a post I stumbled upon through the twitterverse about the author’s opinions on the myths of NaNoWriMo, and why she won’t be participating. While there are a few blog posts now debunking her debunking of these myths, I wanted to add my two cents worth as a NaNo virgin, looking forward to my first […]
NaNoWriMo Prep: Magical Tools and the Secret Writing Identity
It has been said that writers are a breed apart. Some of us who are actually good at their craft are akin to super heroes – wrestling sub-plots like out-of-control fire hoses, lassoing themes before they gallop off into the dark recesses of Never To Return Land, and gently guiding their hero around the spot where the […]
NaNoWriMo Prep: My Writing Magna Cartas
So I’ve read everything in “No Plot? No Problem” up until the chapters I’m supposed to read just before I start NaNoWriMo in November, and I’ve come up with a To Do list to keep me occupied and motivated as the clock ticks towards November 1. One of the first things I want to do […]
Write a Novel With Me
Ever wanted to write a novel but never had the time? Never thought you could do it? Well, now’s your chance to throw caution to the wind. I am embarking on NaNoWriMo for the first time this year after putting it off for the last two. What is NaNoWriMo? It’s short for National Novel Writing […]