Category Archives: NaNoWriMo

A Rant Unrelated to Writing… Or Maybe It Is

Posted by Joanne Huspek

I love social media. Usually. It’s fast, it’s easy. I can keep track of my friends and relatives without calling them. I can laugh at jokes and eCards, view photos and videos from all over the world, and shop for … Continue reading →

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Writing Like You Speak – Good, Bad, or Ugly

Posted by Joanne Huspek

I’m pretty sure I sound like a blonde on the phone. In fact, I know I sound blonde, because I’ve had people (employees) who know me by phone only, meet me later and tell me so. (They also think I’m … Continue reading →

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Writing: Not Seeing the Forest for the Trees

Posted by Joanne Huspek

It’s true: sometimes you must step away from your work long enough to gain a different perspective. This is why writers seek feedback. (Perhaps not all writers, but this one does!) We use our family members and friends, look for … Continue reading →

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With Real Life to Contend With, How Can You NOT Write?

Posted by Joanne Huspek

Once, two, maybe three years ago, I suffered from a case of Lack of Writing. I refuse to call the inability to string a series coherent sentences outlining character and plot ‘writer’s block’ – I wasn’t blocked as much as … Continue reading →

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An Omen: When Your Dog Soils Your Query

Posted by Joanne Huspek

It’s a beautiful Sunday in the neighborhood, and while the sun shines and the temperatures are mild, I figured I would get up early and finish weeding and planting my vegetable garden. I made significant progress yesterday and want to … Continue reading →

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Real Life Bulldozer

Posted by Joanne Huspek

I have to admit this, but as a writer, I’ve been really bad. No, really, really bad. (Note the use of that adverb. It’s doubled, italicized, and bolded for a reason.) In fact, I’m almost a non-writer. I won’t go … Continue reading →

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Diversion: Things I Would Rather Do Than Write a Query Letter…

Posted by Joanne Huspek

Get this: I have a finished manuscript on my hard drive, one that I really like, one that I slaved over for YEARS, one that I think is ready for the Big Time (at least, for publishing), one that I … Continue reading →

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