Category Archives: rewriting

Writing is a Struggle, Get Used to It

Posted by Joanne Huspek

Sit down and stay awhile. The title of this post may sound harsh and unfeeling. I’m not beating up my fellow writers, I’m just stating the facts. Just like living, writing (or creating any sort of art or endeavor) is … Continue reading →

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Whoa NaNo-WriMo 2018 – Finishing Up a Winner

Posted by Joanne Huspek

Today is the official last day of NaNoWriMo, and I hope everyone who participated this year either completed the challenge or made a valiant effort. After all, it’s the effort that counts. I was on friggin’ fire this year! I … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo Day 12 Update

Posted by Joanne Huspek

We are up to Day 12 of the 2018 NaNoWriMo, and my total word count is just over 23,000 words. YAY! Applause! Confetti! This even after taking three and a half days off from writing. (I visited the great north … Continue reading →

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It’s October and Time to Pre-NaNoWriMo: Step One – Character Sketches

Posted by Joanne Huspek

Now that inspiration struck me like a lightning bolt on top of my head with regard to 2018 NaNoWriMo, it’s time to start pre-working aspects of the story. Because once November hits, it’s a mad rush to spew forth as … Continue reading →

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Back to Where It All Began

Posted by Joanne Huspek

I recently moved to Colorado, which is a homecoming of sorts. No, I wasn’t born here. I’m an Army brat, meaning we bounced around from state to state, wherever my dad was stationed. But when we landed here in Colorado … Continue reading →

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A New Chapter

Posted by Joanne Huspek

If you are reading this, know that I am on the road between here and there (or there and where I will be), and I will be disconnected for a few days. That’s because my husband, son, and I will … Continue reading →

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Currently Adding Depth

Posted by Joanne Huspek

I’m currently editing/revising my first draft of last year’s NaNoWriMo. As any writer who has participated in this WordFest can tell you, spewing the words is one thing, making a meal out of word salad is another altogether. Personally, my … Continue reading →

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