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This post pertains to mostly NaNoWriMo works, but I guess it could apply to any first draft. My mantra is “I’m writing as fast as I can!” and during November NaNoWriMo attempts where almost all my first drafts originate, that’s … Continue reading
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Picture of California mussels from about five years ago. No reason, just liked them. So much for two blog posts a month. I really had every intention of writing at least two a month, but life gets in the way … Continue reading
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The jumping off point, yes/no? I could blame it on any number of things. Old age? Yes, I’m old and I’m not getting any younger… Work issues? When you own your work and the business climate is as tempestuous as … Continue reading
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This is a prairie dog hole, in case you’re wondering. Big enough to swallow a chihuahua. For anyone who cares (and that might be a number limited to the fingers on one hand), no, I haven’t died. I’m not sick, … Continue reading
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There’s nothing like a medical national emergency to put a damper on your life. Damper? I mean totally rearrange the moon and stars. I personally think some aspects of this “epidemic” (actually it’s an ENdemic where I live) is blown … Continue reading
Posted in books, DIY, editing, Finding Cadence, Joanne Huspek, Monday Blogs, people, reading, rewriting, womens literature, writing
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Yes, people, I’m in San Francisco yet again for another San Francisco Writers Conference. And yes, I’m STILL stoked! You’d think that after so many years of attendance (going strong yearly since 2009), I might weary of traveling halfway across … Continue reading
The upside to never throwing any writing away? You will always have something to edit. I didn’t participate in NaNoWriMo this year, but I didn’t have to. I have at least four (FOUR!) novels on my external drive in various … Continue reading
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