It’s been a busy week. I knew it would be and was prepared, but it was still a whirlwind.
Let me know what you think of this new format in the comments.
STRUGGLES AND SUCCESSES
I have just begun June’s projects, and they appear daunting.
CURRENT NOVEL PROGRESS
I’m working on TDG this month and next month for Camp Nanowrimo. My goal will be 25k words.
I still expect to publish in January 2025.
HAPPENING THIS MONTH
TONIGHT YouTube Stream at 5pm central 6/eastern
June 18th YouTube Stream at 5pm central 6/eastern
June 25th YouTube Stream at 5pm central 6/eastern
IN OTHER NEWS
July Camp Nano is just around the corner! What are you planning or prepping in June? Are you starting a new project or working on an existing draft? Let me know below!
I want to keep a record of my progress and give a little insight into my process. Let me know what you think in the comments!
STRUGGLES AND SUCCESSES
I got a new job (fun but challenging!), went on vacation (same!), and took a major break from my projects (almost as hard). Whew! It’s a busy Summer already, and we’re just getting started.
I’ve been trying to realign my life and balance the things that belong with the new things that are coming into my orbit. Sadly I had to let go of some of the things I enjoyed, but I am convinced I made the right decisions.
During all the activity, I took May off my writing and organizing projects. I was tempted a time or two, but I managed it. Resting is not easy for me, but it’s essential to the creative process and I respect that. I have some hard work on the horizon and I’m glad I took the time.
June has two major projects but they don’t run concurrently. We shall see how it goes.
CURRENT NOVEL PROGRESS
One of those projects is continuing to work on TDG this month and next month for Camp Nanowrimo.
I still expect to publish in January 2025 so stay tuned for updates.
HAPPENING THIS MONTH
June 10th Creative Collective
June 11th YouTube Stream at 5pm central 6/eastern
June 18th YouTube Stream at 5pm central 6/eastern
June 25th YouTube Stream at 5pm central 6/eastern
IN OTHER NEWS
July Camp Nano is just around the corner! What are you planning or prepping in June? Are you starting a new project or working on an existing draft? Let me know below!
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Well, I didn’t hit 50k, but my goal was 30k and I got more than 10k over that, so I’m happy.
In Other News:
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I’m taking May off from my projects so I can hit them hard next quarter.
Novel 3, TDG, is back from the developmental editor and I have new direction and new ideas. I’ll begin working on that for the next CAMP NANOWRIMO in JULY. Stay tuned for updates
We have one more stream for those still writing. It’ll be tonight, April 30th, at 5PM Central. Hope you can make it! Just click the link to join my channel.
We’ll alternate sprinting and chatting and keep each other encouraged to hit 10k words in one sitting. You’d be surprised how difficult that is, but it’s easier with support. Whether you have your own writing project or need to do chores, catch up on reading or homework; whatever you do we’d love to have you. Come and be part of the fun.
Nanowrimo Update: I didn’t win, but I got my story more or less mapped out, and that’s a kind of win. Time to put away the manuscript and work on other things. My focus in December is rest and special time with friends and family, so don’t be worried if you don’t hear from me until the new year. It’s how I take care of myself.
Let’s talk about December.
I struggle this time of year and if you do too you might like this JINGLE HELL
I made a list of the last 5 things I need to do before NANO starts, and I should have them all accomplished by midnight so I can open a new document and begin again…
1. Grocery List
I made a grocery list early in the month that I need to transfer to my phone
(pro tip: always keep your grocery list on your phone)
It’s full of nutritious and delicious snacks and meal ingredients for November. What are your NaNoWriMo essentials?
2. Research
This is it. the last little bit of looking stuff up or making notes on characters, settings, plot, and world. From here on out there will be nothing but writing forward, heedless of typos and technical difficulties. We will get the words.
3. Character Questionnaires
I need to go over these one more time. Last chance to fill in the blanks. It’s the part of prepping I hate most, so I tend to put it off, but they can be invaluable when I get stuck. If you want a copy, CONTACT ME.
4. Outline
Outline is another fill-in-the-blanks game, and I should have all the plot gaps sewn up before midnight tonight. Of course, they might not do any good…
It will be interesting to see how this month’s outline stacks up to the November 1st deluge. I can never predict what will happen when I start writing, but I will have all the plot points in place just in case.
Last chance to do all the writing things that are not writing.
5. Rewards
NaNoWriMo can probably be done without rewards, but I don’t recommend it. I have a system in place to reward myself every 10,000 words. The one I’m most excited about? Probably my Etsy cart. What about you? Do you reward yourself? Maybe a chocolate every 1667 words? Sounds pretty good, right?
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