Timeline for a Shitty First Draft
Following my Herculean effort during NaNoWriMo, writing the zero draft of my novel Luce in New Lundon, I’m now building it an Aeon Timeline.
NaNoWriMo
Postcember – Looking Back at November’s NaNoWriMo
Postcember follows on from Pretober – it’s my final review of my NaNoWriMo experience in 2023. I am very satisfied with the month.
Writing on NaNoWriMo23
My participation in NaNoWriMo23 rolls along and I’m ‘winning’ badges for my achievements. Here is a breakdown!
i NaNoWriMo no no no – a writing diary entry
This year’s NaNoWriMo – National Novel Writing Month – is nearing its end. I didn’t join in this year – I haven’t for many years – but I see the attraction.
Applying NaNoWriMo to writing Elin’s Story
Applying the principles of NaNoWriMo in September to writing the first volume of Elin’s Story – The Long Way to London – a first progress report.
Charles Dickens deals with writer’s block
Whenever he hit a writer’s block, Charles Dickens would design an new Inspirational Poster for his study. After a time he had quite a collection.
Carrot and stick
Carrot: I’m a writer. Be nice to me AND I might put you in my next book!
Stick: I’m a writer. Be nice to me OR I might put you in my next book!
The road to hell – a #Nanowrimo illustration
According to Steven King, the road to hell is paved with adverbs. Who would you trust more about directions to hell?
Just do it
Just do it … take a snooze, that is. You’re going to be so much more able to write after a rest.
Bleed
Hemingway said: There’s nothing to writing. All you do is sit down with a typewriter and bleed.
Tried that.