You’ve made it! The end of November! This is a magical day in which miracles can happen. This ain’t over until midnight TONIGHT. If you’re still in the 50k game, GO FOR IT. And if you’re not, soak in the energy anyway and be inspired. (It’ll make sense when you listen to the episode. I’m… Continue reading PODCAST #30: THE LAST DAY
Month: November 2019
PODCAST #29: SOOOOO… TIRED….
I know! I know! You’re tired. Exhausted, even. On the verge of passing out. But look! We’re so close to the end… don’t give out on yourself now! This is a podcast all about National Novel Writing Month. Contribute to the conversation in the comments! (PLEASE NOTE: First-time posters are subject to approval due to… Continue reading PODCAST #29: SOOOOO… TIRED….
PODCAST #28: WRITING ON A HOLIDAY (U.S.)
Happy Thanksgiving, y’all! Here in the United States, it is that dreaded holiday that makes NaNoWriMo participants all kinds of antsy, edgy, and palpitaty. How do you get your words in when your family wants you all to themselves? Honestly? I have no idea. But I give it my best guess. This is a podcast… Continue reading PODCAST #28: WRITING ON A HOLIDAY (U.S.)
PODCAST #27: THE NANOWRIMO TIME WARP
Even more than the early episode on Pantsing, this is probably the least-thought-out episode of this series. I’m not sure exactly what I was trying for here. I’m sorry. This is a podcast all about National Novel Writing Month. Contribute to the conversation in the comments! (PLEASE NOTE: First-time posters are subject to approval due… Continue reading PODCAST #27: THE NANOWRIMO TIME WARP
PODCAST #26: ARE YOU GOING TO MAKE IT?
Real talk, now. We are in that part of the month where it’s time, as that saying I’ve already overused goes, to put up or shut up. Are you going to end the month with 50,000 words, or is another number in your future? SPOILER ALERT: It doesn’t matter, as long as you KEEP WRITING.… Continue reading PODCAST #26: ARE YOU GOING TO MAKE IT?
PODCAST #25: INTERVIEW WITH RANDY CHEN
In the final interview of this series, I’m talking to my good friend, co-worker, and gaming group member Randy Chen. This one’s a little different: Randy is not doing NaNoWriMo but still wants to write a novel. We talk about that ambition and what it’s going to take to get him there. Check out Randy… Continue reading PODCAST #25: INTERVIEW WITH RANDY CHEN
PODCAST #24: THE FINAL WEEK!
There is light at the end of the November tunnel! You have done amazing things thus far, and there is just one more week to go. Here’s what you can expect. This is a podcast all about National Novel Writing Month. Contribute to the conversation in the comments! (PLEASE NOTE: First-time posters are subject to… Continue reading PODCAST #24: THE FINAL WEEK!
PODCAST #23: CHECKING IN WITH YOURSELF
“To thine own self, be true.” Better advice has never been given. Today, check in with yourself. Evaluate where you are in your novel-writing journey and adjust your goals as needed. Take care of you. Me? Writing is on the back burner today as I indulge in a GAME DAY with my friends. It won’t… Continue reading PODCAST #23: CHECKING IN WITH YOURSELF
PODCAST #22: BACK UP YOUR NOVEL!
What the title says. Please. For your own sanity. This is a podcast all about National Novel Writing Month. Contribute to the conversation in the comments! (PLEASE NOTE: First-time posters are subject to approval due to the avalanche of spambots.) To subscribe, please enter the RSS feed (link at the top of the page) into… Continue reading PODCAST #22: BACK UP YOUR NOVEL!
PODCAST #21: SHOULD YOU QUIT?
No. No, you should not. And here’s why. This is a podcast all about National Novel Writing Month. Contribute to the conversation in the comments! (PLEASE NOTE: First-time posters are subject to approval due to the avalanche of spambots.) To subscribe, please enter the RSS feed (link at the top of the page) into your… Continue reading PODCAST #21: SHOULD YOU QUIT?