Category Archives: NaNoWriMo

Sneaking a Peek

Posted on December 30, 2019 by Steve 46th

So, as it turns out, I wasn’t quite able to get my hands around 2019 and get it to do what I wanted, so I want to make up for some of those missed accomplishments during the upcoming 2020. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Camp NaNoWriMo July 2019 – Bowing Out

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Steve 46th

If there is anything I learned from Camp NaNoWriMo this summer, it is that the NaNoWriMo methodology of writing a novel is not for me. Not anymore, anyway. Back in November 2014, I was broke and without work, I was … Continue reading →

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This Just In…

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Steve 46th

This just in…I am over 3K words behind my projected pace for Camp NaNoWriMo. This also just in…I’m perfectly OK with that stat. I knew before Camp started this particular story would require heavy research and world building efforts. What … Continue reading →

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Camp NaNoWriMo July 2019 – It’s World Building’s Fault

Posted on July 7, 2019 by Steve 46th

6,587 words as of this morning. That’s all so far. Not my worst start ever, but not nearly where I thought I should be. And it’s all World Building’s fault. Actually, it’s mine. But, let’s say it’s on World Building, … Continue reading →

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Camp NaNoWriMo July 2019 – I’m In!

Posted on June 16, 2019 by Steve 46th

I hinted in my most recent post that I want to participate in this summer’s Camp NaNoWriMo. So, allow me to make it official: I’m in! Last July, I used the Camp to write new passages on two novel works … Continue reading →

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Too Many Good Ideas

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Steve 46th

Leafing through critique notes from one of my stories written a few years ago, I found a curious comment from a fellow aspiring writer: “Your curse is that you have too many good ideas.” Suffice it to say, I disagreed … Continue reading →

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Instead of NaNoWriMo…

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Steve 46th

I wish success for all those who are participating in this year’s NaNoWriMo. More importantly, I’m cheering for all of you to learn something new about the craft of storytelling, and to have a lot of fun in the process. … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo 2018 – The Flip-Flop Pre-Game Show

Posted on October 28, 2018 by Steve 46th

With only a few days to go before the start of NaNoWriMo 2018, my participation debate with myself is based on what kind of story I want to write. That’s heavily insinuating I’m actually going to participate. And that’s because … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo 2018 – The Planner / Pantster Approach

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Steve 46th

Towards the beginning of each NaNoWriMo campaign, I usually see plenty of digital traffic detailing how each participant is going to handle the task of creating their new first draft of a novel: are they going to plan ahead, or … Continue reading →

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Random Bouts of Randomism

Posted on September 15, 2018 by Steve 46th

Every summer, just before the new school season starts up, a major retailer sells the old school 100-page marble notebooks for 50 cents each. I’ve been known to grab a handful of them each time I shop. Currently, I have … Continue reading →

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