I’ve mentioned before in this series that I am lazy and undisciplined. Hence, I have to bribe myself frequently to get things done. This is a method that for whatever reason I only recently discovered. I think it’s because I used to tell myself I…
Month: October 2020
Hello writers, does it seem like November is closing in? It does to me… the days grow rapidly shorter and the Time of the Furious Writing is almost upon us. I’ve done some form of Nanowrimo now for … wow, maybe since 2001? I think?…
This series has been about building the habit of working on something every day. During Nano, it’ll be working on your word count. This month, it’s about working on preparation. You should also consider building a habit of health. Cory Doctorow, who taught my cohort…
My sister Anne Pinckard is back, sharing some wisdom about how rituals can help your writing. Today we’re going to come up with a ritual that you can use to enhance your writing practice. Why are rituals important? To paraphrase Casper ter Kuile, author of…
Over the years, something I’ve discovered about myself is that I am a highly collaborative person. I love community (hello, yes, ENFP here.) I thrive in environments where I can share work with other people, commiserate, cheer each other on, ask questions, brainstorm, etc. Even…
It’s Friday again, and you know what that means — it’s a recharge day! This week, I’m going to think about other books, stories, movies, and games that inspire me. It’s important to have rewards and distractions during Nanowrimo, for when you need a break…
How are you doing? You’ve been prepping for two weeks now and you have a body of work to feel proud of. Give yourself a pat on the back and get ready, because today we’re going to *whispers* outline. Now, you should know that I…
Today is Day 13 of getting ready for Nanowrimo, that activity some of us writers subject ourselves to, trying to write a novel in a month. And today is your LUCKY DAY because we’re going to play a game I like to call “What If?”…
Endings are my nemesis. I am very envious of those of you who breezily say “Oh, I know how it’s supposed to end.” BECAUSE I NEVER DO! So, this year, for my Nano, I made a promise to myself that by gods, I’m going to…
Happy Monday! Monday is a great day to talk about music and mood, and to do that I’ve asked my sister and fellow writer Anne Pinckard to write something. While I love the idea of using music to help my writing, I don’t really have…