Tag Archives: NaNoWriMo

Never lost

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Erin

I wrote more than 300 words today, adding to the beginning of Troll Tunnels, and I really like the way it’s shaping up. Signed up formally on NaNoWriMo as a NaNo Rebel, too, to finish this up, then maybe start … Continue reading →

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Kickoff!

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Erin

Tonight was the kickoff party for the local NaNoWriMo region. It’s always amazing to see how it’s grown over the years. Nicki (and Andrew, while he was here) did a great job of breathing life into the region and started … Continue reading →

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NaNo’s coming!

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Erin

Two weeks from tomorrow, the annual debauchery writing fest commences. Fifty thousand words, thirty days. Yeah, I might aim a little higher than that this year. But first, I still have to finish Treachery. Anyway, I’m grateful for a wonderful … Continue reading →

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The end is the beginning is the middle

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Erin

End of November, end of NaNoWriMo. I didn’t win this year, but I got a nice solid 30k written, so I’m pretty happy with that. Even better, my son did it with me this year and got just over 43k. … Continue reading →

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On not NaNo-ing

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Erin

People are gearing up for NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) once again — the annual challenge to write 50,000 words of fiction in the 30 days of November. (I did a Q&A about it a few years ago.) The local … Continue reading →

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short, long, and other fictions

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Erin

I apologize for the general lack of bloggery last month. I probably should have mentioned that I was doing NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month, writing of 50,000 words during the month of November), as I have done every year since … Continue reading →

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bronchitis

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Erin

You’ve probably noticed I haven’t posted as much the past couple of weeks. I’ve been under the weather and feeling like it was taking all I had to get my work done, spend time with my family, and try to … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo Q & A

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Erin

I debated off and on whether this was too obvious a topic to blog about, but I realize not everyone knows what it is, and I can offer my usual quirky opinions. Q: So what’s the point of trying to … Continue reading →

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Wednesday drabble: NaNoWriMo

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Erin

“Whatcha doing?” Gena bounced to a stop next to her dad’s desk. He didn’t look up from his laptop. “Writing.” “Whatcha writing?” He sighed but still didn’t look up. “I’m working on a novel.” Her eyes widened. “Are you going … Continue reading →

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