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No-No November
Well, it's November already, and in this household, that means Nanowrimo! My husband calls it No-No November because it's one month that I won't do anything extra. I won't go to lunch with you, or volunteer to bake cookies, or make routine appointments for the dentist, etc.
This year, I'm writing a novel called, Claire, Short for Clairvoyant, ( Read more... ) -
You Know You're a Writer When...
You Know You're a Writer When ( Read more... ) -
Finito!!
I have just written the sweetest two words a novel writer will ever write: "The End."
Yes. I have WON MY BET and FINISHED East of Jesus!!!
The first draft anyway (and parts of the second through fifth drafts, I think). Sorry I screamed at you there. I couldn't help myself.
It's much too long--it came in at almost 150,000 words, and it's ( Read more... ) -
Quick Comment about Writing
I had forgotten what a heady experience it is when your characters take off and go places you never thought of, and it's all you can do to keep up.
This is almost as fun as Nano! -
Rejection. Again.
Well, I got a rejection today from the agent who was most interested in East of Jesus.
For a rejection, it was very positive and encouraging. She said "I think you have a great concept, and I really love your quirky humor ( Read more... ) -
Characters Who Feel Real
The last couple of days, I've found writing difficult. I've reached the point in the book where Grace's stepson suspects she has murdered her husband (she didn't, but he thinks she did ( Read more... ) -
People's (and Character's) Motivations
Elizabeth George says you cannot fully understand a person (or a character) unless you understand his/her "core need ( Read more... ) -
Plotting
It's funny how things work for me (subtitled: it's interesting, if uncomfortable, living in my brain ( Read more... ) -
Rejected!
Well, I got my first agent rejection letter. This is a pivotal moment in my career as a novelist, and I'd like to take a moment of silence to appreciate the importance ( Read more... ) -
Promotional Ideas
Check this out: http://sepulculture.blogspot.com/2005/04/you-could-be-wearing-this-hat.html
An author hosted a party to promote his new book. Here are the stats:- 275 guests (b and c list literary writers & bloggers)
- Free alcohol
- Trendy ( Read more... )
- 275 guests (b and c list literary writers & bloggers)