One of the good things to come out of NaNoWriMo is the donation program and how it inspires others to give. Donations can be made directly to The Office of Letters and Light or through the purchase of NaNoWriMo related items in their shop. The first year I participated in NaNoWriMo the donations (after operating… Continue reading NaNoWriMo – Inspiring Others To Give!
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NaNoWriMo – Thoughts from Published Novelists & 2008 Pep Talks
One of the things that makes NaNoWriMo fun is taking the pressure off writing. Yes, there is pressure to write 50,000 words but some of the pressure is alleviated by focusing on quantity instead of quality. It’s difficult to tie up one’s inner editor who wants to correct all spelling and grammar mistakes immediately. Lots of… Continue reading NaNoWriMo – Thoughts from Published Novelists & 2008 Pep Talks
Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay
St. Martin’s Press sent me a copy of this book as part of their Reading Group Gold program. I first heard about it a month or so ago and wondered how I could not have heard of it before now. Movie rights have been sold and it’s been translated into other languages. Apparently I’ve been… Continue reading Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay
More on The Muse Online Writers Conference
I’m at Topsail Beach this week in North Carolina on vacation. I may be taking a break from my day to day responsibilities but I’ve not been taking a break from my writing. One of the workshops I attended at The Muse Online Writers Conference was “Write that Bio With Sheri Gormley”. Sheri is the… Continue reading More on The Muse Online Writers Conference
Any Given Doomsday by Lori Handeland
In September I received a copy of Any Given Doomsday as part of the LibraryThing Early Reviewer program. Its release date is set for November 4th, 2008. In Any Given Doomsday, the reader meets Elizabeth Phoenix, a former cop with psychometric powers. Ruthie, her foster mother and the only person who ever truly loved her, is… Continue reading Any Given Doomsday by Lori Handeland
NaNoWriMo – What is it? And How is it Pronounced?
What is NaNoWriMo? National Novel Writing Month, known as NaNoWriMo, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this November. The brainchild of Chris Baty, it began in July 1999 with twenty-one participants. The writing event was moved to November and the number of participants grew each year. I think once word spread and internet technology was used for registration it… Continue reading NaNoWriMo – What is it? And How is it Pronounced?
Some Nifty Reminder Tools
Writers and readers alike are always looking for tools that will help them stay organized. The variety available is endless. Some are for specific things like shared calendars or birthday/anniversary reminders. I found out about three recently but haven’t put any of them in action. Here they are in alphabetical order: IWantSandy.com – You can email… Continue reading Some Nifty Reminder Tools
The Muse Online Writers Conference is Educational!
My eyes hurt, I’m tired and a callous is forming on my mouse wheel finger. This is the current cost of The Muse Online Writers Conference this year. Great, isn’t it? When I first heard of the conference I thought to myself, “It’s online and it’s free. It’s probably not going to be very good.” I… Continue reading The Muse Online Writers Conference is Educational!
Upcoming Reviews!
I’ve taken a breakfrom reading the last few days so I can finish my reviews on Dirt: An American Campaign, Any Given Doomsday, and the Twilight Series for the blog. It feels weird not to be carrying a book around with me. I’m also participating in the Muse 2008 Writers Online Conference. There’s homework and writing… Continue reading Upcoming Reviews!
Kelly Link – Magic for Beginners Free Download
I heard about the free download of Kelly Link’s Magic for Beginners yesterday and thought I’d share it. If you’re a fan of short stories in the magical realism vein then this should be a book for you! My favorites are “The Hortlak”, “Catskin” and “Stone Animals”. I read this in January 2007 while on… Continue reading Kelly Link – Magic for Beginners Free Download