Week Three – Dated 11/19/08 I learned that it is near impossible to write while at work. Granted, it’s something I knew already but it was confirmed yesterday. We have some slow periods but the pace always seems to pick up in November. For the most part I have tried to write each day even… Continue reading NaNoWriMo Progress – Weeks Three and Four
Category: Writing
November 2008
These statistics are all for short stories, poems, or contest entries. Book reviews are not included. Sales in November: 0 Rejections in November: 1 Submissions sent out in November: 0 Total stories/poems pending responses: 0 The flash fiction piece I sent out last month received a rejection. The market provides feedback on submissions from the editors and… Continue reading November 2008
More Awards and Nominations
I’ve just found out about a relatively new award for prose fiction under 1000 words written in English. It is called the Micro Award. The nominations for the 2nd Annual Micro Award are due by December 31st, 2008. Only short stories (no poems, non-fiction pieces, or translations) are accepted. The author of the winning story… Continue reading More Awards and Nominations
Issue #6 of Niteblade is Available!
It is December 1st and that means Issue #6 of Niteblade is available! Inside is one of my book reviews. Rhonda is so full of awesome. She completed NaNoWriMo 2008 and got the latest issue out on time. Rhonda has a special offer for five bloggers right now. The ad free .pdf version of Niteblade… Continue reading Issue #6 of Niteblade is Available!
NaNoWriMo 2008 Progress – Weeks One and Two
Week One – Dated 11/04/08 Right now I’m on track for completing 50,000 words by the end of the month. I’ve not reached my daily word count goal but some writing sessions are more productive than others. One thing I’ve been disappointed in is my lack of NaNoisms. These are funny, unintentional typos. Sometimes a… Continue reading NaNoWriMo 2008 Progress – Weeks One and Two
Where Has the Time Gone?
The NaNoWriMo forums are broken up into many topic areas. Under Life During NaNo novelists can discuss how well it’s going for them. For the novelists in distress there is an area titled “NaNoWriMo Ate My Soul” but what I am really feeling is “NaNoWriMo Ate My Time”! Right now I have about a half… Continue reading Where Has the Time Gone?
October 2008
Sorry about posting this a day late; I spent most of yesterday driving back to Ohio from North Carolina. To be honest, I didn’t do any of the driving. Mostly I read and slept. My beach vacation is over. These statistics are all for short stories, poems, or contest entries. Book reviews are not included.… Continue reading October 2008
NaNoWriMo – Inspiring Others To Give!
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!
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
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