With only 4 days left to the start of NaNoWriMo 2012 I wonder how many fellow Wrimo's can sense the icy fingers of panic start to slither around their creativity. Maybe the calm before the storm of words is giving you second thoughts about your story boat. Is the idea of setting sail on a …
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NaNoWriMo – Embrace the Icky Sticky!
Whether you're a seasoned writer or a NoWriMo virgin, sooner or later you'll probably reach a point I call The Lifeless River Bed of Despondency and Meh. This is where the initial adrenaline rush has driven your Storymobile across the rich and vivid fictional landscape only to find it splutter and grind to a halt. …
Will you be boarding the NaNo Train?
NaNoWriMo 2012 is almost upon us. For those who've never heard of it, let me enlighten you. NaNoWriMo - National Novel Writing Month - click this thing to visit their website, is a competition of sorts whereby all aspiring writers are invited to write their brains out for 30 days in November. The aim is …
Writing Tips Wednesday: 5 Things Writing can teach us about Life
Every Wednesday I’ll be sharing some hints and tips about how to improve your writing. These are basic things I have learned over the years, from writers websites, published authors and constructive feedback from friends, family and online pals. There is an argument that fiction writing cannot be taught because it comes from talent alone, …
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NaNoWriMo – Winners Badge – But what next?
Hey there dear blog reader, today is a happy day! I've just had my NaNoWriMo novel validated and received my certificate and winners badge! Woohoo! So I'm all smiles today! I'd like to say a huge thank you to NaNoTeamIndy and everyone involved for their support, late night word sprints and high spirits. I wasn't …
Dave Farmer 