Category: camp nano

FALL Projects and NANO Prep

Hello!

Sorry it’s been a ghost town around here. I know you worry when I disappear, but I’m all right.

I had to dig my heels in and get some stuff done, and I’m happy to say I’m happy with my progress.

It’s that time of year again.

The time when I say no to everything else and yes to writing. When writing gets to be the one thing I am doing for myself and for the world.

It’s (almost) November. Time for NaNoWriMo

STRUGGLES AND SUCCESSES

For those of you who know me well, you’ll know this is also the beginning of my struggle season. Don’t worry. I’ve got plenty of plans to keep myself healthy, and blogging regularly is one of them. I don’t think I’ll disappear this winter, but if I do, just know I’m doing my best.

It’s been slow going, but I’m committed.

I started a Don’t Break the Chain on September 1st to work on TDG every day until it’s done or December 31st.

That’s 4 months of non-stop work.

REVELATIONS AND RESISTANCE

Something was bound to get done, and something did.

For 30 days (almost exactly)

Turns out that’s my burnout point, so I didn’t try to sustain it in October. November is a tried-and-true writing month, so I’m not worried. The competition, challenge, and camaraderie keep me going and I’m on fire with my idea.

CURRENT NOVEL PROGRESS

Current Word Count: 5,182

That’s my draft. I’ll be starting over trying for 50,000 on midnight November 1st. Join me?

HAPPENING THIS MONTH

TONIGHT and every Tuesday through NaNo YouTube Stream at 5 PM Central / 6EST

CREATIVE COLLECTIVE: The next meeting is NOVEMBER 11 at 7:30 PM Central / 8:30 EST

NANOWRIMO! What are you working on? Are you in or out? Let me know in the comments.

Until next time

xxxlinsey

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JULY CAMP NANO UPDATE: Week 2, 2024

How’s CAMP NANO going for you? I’m plugging along; not excited about my progress but not discouraged either.

STRUGGLES AND SUCCESSES

It’s been slow going. I am still adding words, but only every few days.

A work project is kicking my tail, but as soon as that is over, I am getting some more words down.

Speaking of which, would you like to join me for a 10K DAY? Details below.

CURRENT NOVEL PROGRESS

Current Word Count: 2,566

I am not worried. I have plenty of time to catch up, and I’m planning to join Nina’s wild word week with a 10k day on JULY 21 (see link below). She’s streaming all that week so be sure to check out her channel for some creative working time.

So far, I’m freewriting notes and filling out character questionnaires. Not my favorite task, but necessary work.

HAPPENING THIS MONTH

TONIGHT and every Tuesday this month YouTube Stream at 5pm central 6/eastern

10K DAY on Nina’s channel. Click Here for direct access. I’ll be starting early that morning, but I think the stream starts at 5AM Central! I will NOT be starting that early.

CAMP NANOWRIMO! What are you working on? Let me know in the comments.

IN OTHER NEWS

NEXT UP: AUGUST is a rest month, but I still want to write every day. I’m looking for a gentle goal that I can meet (500 words?) and still feel good about making progress. I hope I will be at a point in TDG that I can add to that project.

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Don’t forget the 10K DAY! See you there!

Until next time

xxxlinsey

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JULY CAMP NANO UPDATE: The Beginning

Here I go again. Nothing but a notebook, a blank browser tab, and my imagination.

Fortunately, I’m not alone. Millions of writers around the world are participating in CAMP NANO.

I’m going to write 25,000 words this month. How about you?

STRUGGLES AND SUCCESSES

CAMP NANO BEGINS TONIGHT!

(for me). Many of you started yesterday, and that is wonderful. I’m a bit behind already, but that’s been my MO lately. I’m trying to catch up without overloading my circuit board completely.

During my stream tonight (see below) I will start my CAMP NANO journey. I hope you can join me.

Have you started a CAMP NANO project? No idea what I mean? Contact me.

CURRENT NOVEL PROGRESS

Goal: 25K NEW words in July. I still expect to publish in January 2025.

HAPPENING THIS MONTH

TONIGHT and every Tuesday this month YouTube Stream at 5pm central 6/eastern

JULY 8th CREATIVE COLLECTIVE ON ZOOM! Email me for details

AND A 10K DAY on Nina’s channel. Stay tuned for updates!

CAMP NANOWRIMO!

What are you working on? Let me know in the comments.

IN OTHER NEWS

NEXT UP: AUGUST is a rest month. I’ve learned that Rest doesn’t mean quitting what I’m doing. It gets that much harder to start again. But I can scale back in the summer and enjoy myself a little more. Maybe I’m just itching to be working on my projects again, and this is the month for that.

Depending on how TDG works in JULY, I’ll make plans for August.

What works for you when it’s rest time? Do you quit everything or scale back for a while?

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Until next time

xxxlinsey

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Balancing Work and Play

I have been all work and no play lately. I did manage to sit by the pool and read a bit over the weekend, but the days have been long and kinda brutal.

This too shall pass, I know, but the reality is I need to be better at regulating my time and efforts. All work and no play makes me very dull indeed. I definitely need some playtime, but I’m not sure yet how to get it. With July just around the corner, it feels even more pressing to get some relaxation in before CAMP NANO starts.

Any suggestions? What do you do when you need to play? Let me know in the comments.

STRUGGLES AND SUCCESSES

TDG PREP BEGINS TONIGHT!

I’m planning to write 25K words in July, and it’s time to get serious about planning.

During my stream tonight (see below) I will start with notecards and post-its and try to generate some ideas for the next stage of writing. Then it’s time to write some backstory, do character questionnaires, and do anything else I can think of before July 1st.

Have you started a NANO project? Are you picking up an old one like me? I’d love to discuss.

CURRENT NOVEL PROGRESS

Goal: 25K NEW words in July. I still expect to publish in January 2025.

Wish me luck in the comments!

HAPPENING THIS MONTH

TONIGHT YouTube Stream at 5pm central 6/eastern

JULY will have the normal Tuesday night streams AND

A 10K DAY on Nina’s channel. Stay tuned for updates!

CAMP NANOWRIMO!

What are you working on? Let me know in the comments.

IN OTHER NEWS

NEXT UP: AUGUST is a rest month, so depending on how TDG works in JULY, I may take a real break or I may press onward. We’ll see.

Do you have plans for the rest of summer? Comment away!

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Until next time

xxxlinsey

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Summer Projects and Camp Nano Prep

Summer days…wow they’ve been busy. Hooray for having plenty to do, but I’m also looking forward to a breather. Sitting by the pool will be a priority over the next few days. I have projects running out of my ears but I am glad to have so many things on my plate. It makes me feel accomplished. Rest is an accomplishment too (especially for an overachiever) so I need to make room for relaxation.

Do you prefer things busy or calm? Let me know in the comments.

STRUGGLES AND SUCCESSES

June has two projects in the works and neither is going smoothly. So far between work and other obligations, I haven’t done much prepping for TDG, but I still have some time.

I’m planning to write 25K words in July and if I don’t start some idea generating, I won’t be ready. Fortunately, that’s a pretty low bar to set, so as long as I get back on track I will be happy.

The other project is frustrating because I haven’t received the necessary tools to start.

CURRENT NOVEL PROGRESS

Goal: 25K NEW words in July. I still expect to publish in January 2025.

HAPPENING THIS MONTH

TONIGHT YouTube Stream at 5pm central 6/eastern

June 25th YouTube Stream at 5pm central 6/eastern

IN OTHER NEWS

NEXT MONTH: CAMP NANOWRIMO!! Stay tuned for a 10k Day

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Until next time

xxxlinsey

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APRIL CAMP NANO 2024 UPDATE: The Muddy Middle

Greetings from the Muddy Middle.

If you were able to make my stream on Saturday, you’ll know I did manage to hit 10k that day despite an allergy headache and losing close to 2000 words.

If you didn’t catch it, It’s still on YouTube. Drop by and give it a like if you will.

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This means I’m almost caught up to my NaNoWriMo goal of 50k. I will be happy when I reach 30k but I plan to push through as long as I can.

How are you doing on your goal? Is that halfway point as hard for you as it is for me? Are you looking forward to the downhill slide?

Let me know.

xxxlinsey

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APRIL CAMP NANO 2024 Update

Hello all!

Happy New Year, Happy Spring, and Happy Camp Nano!

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I haven’t felt much like writing but maybe that’s because this year has gone well so far. I’m pleased to say I’m making progress. If that turns into not updating here as often, you’ll know it’s a good sign.

TDG, or NOVEL 3, is currently in draft 4 and with the Developmental Editor. I plan to work on it more for JULY CAMP NANO after I get those editing notes back. For now, I’m starting a new project at a new time of year.

APRIL CAMP NANO is a new project, but an old idea. If you remember the notebook challenge I did in November of 2023, you know I mined my old notebooks for ideas. Well, one of them caught and I’m embarking on a ZERO DRAFT this month. Wish me luck.

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Thanks for being here, as always, and happy writing!

xxxlinsey

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APRIL CAMP NANO UPDATE: Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner.

I did it.

I didn’t write 10,000 new words, but I did work for roughly 8 hours on my current work-in-progress (WIP).

Which means I also won CAMP NANOWRIMO, though I (sheepish shrug) have NOT updated my word count SINCE that stream.

So, have I really won?

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WATCH THE REPLAY

As for the WIP, things are going well. If all goes as planned, I will finish the 2nd draft TODAY.

Would you like to read it?

CONTACT ME.

I need beta readers and some editorial input.

Know a fiction editor? (other than me?)

CONTACT ME

Until next week and our final CAMP NANOWRIMO update.

Happy Writing.

xxxlinsey

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APRIL CAMP NANO UPDATE: Muddy Middle Stream

Somehow it’s the middle of April already. I have progressed, and I’m happy with that progress, but it’s been a bit of a blur.

Did you know I’m doing a 10k stream on Saturday?

It’s on YOUTUBE from 10AM (Central US) until I hit 10K. If you’d like to be part of the stream, let me know.

I’m playing catchup in a different way this week, and I’m looking forward to the designated writing time.

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I’ve been really busy the past few weeks, so I’m looking forward to the rest and a chance to get back to those projects I’m really excited about. Those would be the courses, short stories, and job hunting.

It can be easy to give up or reschedule your creative time when so much from the outside world is crowding in.

How do you protect your writing time?

I’ve rededicated Tuesday nights and Friday afternoons to my creative work. I want to do more and make more space to grow as an artist. When I can, I will dedicate the full day both days. It’s almost like a week off because the work is so much fun.

Speaking of which, the CREATIVE COLLECTIVE meets again this week. Contact me for the Zoom link.

CURRENT WORD COUNT: 11,246

ppsssssstt…..

Have you read my book?

If not, never fear, I have a PROMO for you. I’m selling my stock (that means order from me directly and pay me shipping) for a reduced price for the entire month of MAY. If you want a paper copy of GOODBYE or LUKE, signed or in bulk, you can purchase them from me for the price of the EBOOK.

That’s roughly 50% off

Let me know how many copies, if and how you want them signed, and where to send them by MAY 31st.

You heard it here first.

xxxlinsey

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APRIL CAMP NANO UPDATE: Goals

It’s that time of year again.

Time to roll up the sleeves and do some writing.

That’s what I’ve decided to do anyway.

CAMP NANOWRIMO is a little more flexible on the goals front, and I started by saying I would edit my short story collection.

Since then, I’ve changed my mind and decided I need to write more. It’s been several months (last November) since I opened the floodgates and let whatever out. This time I am doing so in a controlled environment, i.e., the format of the stories and the time frame of Camp.

In other words, I’m writing whatever comes to mind as much and as often as possible for the next 30 days.

I do hope I come up with something good. Some of the short stories need to be fleshed out. I hope to add roughly 25k to the manuscript. It’s ok if I don’t make it; the point is to do the thing.

At this point, I’m just noodling on ideas, trying to get 1k words a day. I made it on Day 1 and had zero words Day 2. Day 3 I hit 1500 or so and Day 4 so far has a few hundred.

I’m doing things like coming up with last names, filling out the cast of characters and setting notes, and brainstorming plot points. Some of this may end up in the final manuscript as colorful extras, while most of it is probably destined for the trash heap.

I don’t let that discourage me.

It takes lots and lots of words to make a novel-length manuscript. Not all of them are going to make it.

If you want to write with me, check out my YOUTUBE streams on Tuesday evenings and Friday mornings.

I’m also doing a MUDDY MIDDLE stream on April 15th to write 10k in a day.

CURRENT WORD COUNT: 3320

Happy Camping until next week.

xxxlinsey

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