In your day job, you are accountable to your employer. At school, you are accountable to your teachers. At home, you are accountable to parents or spouses. But who holds you accountable for your daily word count during November? Today we’ll talk about that (sort of) and what you can do to make yourself accountable.… Continue reading PODCAST #12: ACCOUNTABILITY
PODCAST #11: WORD SPRINTS
In doing these ahead of time, it did not occur to me until scheduling this episode that today is Veteran’s Day, and I failed to mention anything in the episode. This is inexcusable. In the Donation episode, I mentioned that I live in a country where I am free to have a podcast that touts… Continue reading PODCAST #11: WORD SPRINTS
PODCAST #10: INTERVIEW WITH NYX GOLDSTONE
Another exciting episode for me, because today I talk with Nyx Goldstone about what it’s like to be one of the Old Guard of NaNoWriMo. As a reminder (forgot to mention it in the episode’s introduction), these episodes were all recorded prior to November, so you may hear some references to October events in the… Continue reading PODCAST #10: INTERVIEW WITH NYX GOLDSTONE
PODCAST #9: PERSEVERANCE
If the Week Two Wall is out to get you — or if something else in your life is trying to prevent you from writing your book — you can overcome it with a little bit of perseverance. CAUTION: This is a “tough love” episode. This is a podcast all about National Novel Writing Month.… Continue reading PODCAST #9: PERSEVERANCE
PODCAST #8: THE WALL
In the world of NaNoWriMo, week 2 quite often brings with it a Wall, attempting to block the path to completing your novel. This time out, we have some advice to overcome this blockade. This is a podcast all about National Novel Writing Month. Contribute to the conversation in the comments! (PLEASE NOTE: First-time posters… Continue reading PODCAST #8: THE WALL
PODCAST #7: WHERE IS THIS THING GOING?
As you write, you may be asking yourself what the point is. Where, exactly, is your novel going? And how are you going to get it there? Well, I may not have the answers, but I do have some encouragement for you. This is a podcast all about National Novel Writing Month. Contribute to the… Continue reading PODCAST #7: WHERE IS THIS THING GOING?
PODCAST #6: ARGH! IT’S TOO LATE TO START!
On day 6, with the writing goal being 10,000 words, is it too late to start writing if you’re late to the party? Well… no. 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… Continue reading PODCAST #6: ARGH! IT’S TOO LATE TO START!
PODCAST #5: INTERVIEW WITH ANGIE TITUS
I’m excited! I get to interview my very good friend Angie Titus, author of the wonderful romantic comedy Down in Flames. She’s been doing NaNoWriMo as long as I have, and she didn’t skip 2008 like I did. Where to find her and her book: Angie at NaNoWriMo Angie on GoodReads Down in Flames* Bloodstained… Continue reading PODCAST #5: INTERVIEW WITH ANGIE TITUS
PODCAST #4: DONATING TO NANOWRIMO
NaNoWriMo is a non-profit organization that depends on donations to keep going and spreading its good works. In today’s episode I list several reasons the organization matters and make an appeal to you to help out. SHOW CORRECTION: When I first introduce the non-profit aspect, I call it a 503(c). Later, I realize I said… Continue reading PODCAST #4: DONATING TO NANOWRIMO
PODCAST #3: WRITE-INS
There is a lot about NaNoWriMo that helps writers get that first draft finished. One of the greatest, in my humble opinion, is the Write-In. 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… Continue reading PODCAST #3: WRITE-INS