I realised that I have not updated you all on my progress in Camp Nano this month! Sadly, progress has slowed. I wrote the final scene of my novel at around 30k, and writing the remaining 60k goal I set for myself has been an uphill battle. So far I'm still on track, and I … Continue reading Camp Update
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Old Stories and New Writing…
The scariest moment is always just before you start. Stephen King Oh yes indeed it is - especially when you sit down to write with no idea of what you will write about. That is what I am facing in one and a half days time - with Camp Nano starting and me having no ideas. … Continue reading Old Stories and New Writing…
Success!!
So much news I'm not sure where to start!! So I'll start with the news I completed Camp Nano last Tuesday 19th June!!! Final word count 50,997. I thoroughly enjoyed writing this story, a pirate/fantasy story currently titled 'Red Sky'. I look forward to coming back and editing it in a month or two. For anyone who … Continue reading Success!!
The end is nigh??
Thanks to a super day last Sunday, where I wrote 10,028 words (to be exact) and the odd 2000 word day, and yesterdays 3000+ word spurt, my Camp Nano Novel is now sitting just above the 38,000 word mark. Less than 12,000 words to go to reach my 50k goal. But I think I have … Continue reading The end is nigh??
And even more Quotes!!
I have 'liked' Nanowrimo's Facebook Page, and this morning they asked about inspiring Post-It notes. I used to have these - when I had a set writing space. Now I have a laptop, and find it easiest to write with my feet up on the couch... not really a great spot for post-it notes. Many … Continue reading And even more Quotes!!
My Progress
For those of you interested in following my progress - Camp Nano is going well. I had a brilliant night last night - getting almost 3000 words down in a couple of hours. Night time is definitely my writing time. My muse finds me, and the story just flows!! The only thing holding me back … Continue reading My Progress
Scientific Proof of an ‘Inner Editor’
I learnt something new today. There is an area of our brains called the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. This is responsible for planning and self-censorship, and could quite easily be called the 'inner editor'. It is so important when writing to turn off the inner editor and give your creativity free reign, and a Dr Charles Limb … Continue reading Scientific Proof of an ‘Inner Editor’
Camp Nanowrimo!?
I received an email this morning about Camp Nanowrimo. That's the more laid back version of National Novel Writing Month, for those who haven't heard of it. And if you have never heard of National Novel Writing Month the basic idea is to write 50,000 words in the 30 days from the 1st to the … Continue reading Camp Nanowrimo!?
The Big Edit
I've been working through the novel I wrote during National Novel Writing Month last year. Attempting to edit the beast. At 100,153 words it is massive - easily 40,000 words longer than anything else I've written. 40,000 words is almost a novel in itself. I've read through it all once, and I'm relieved to say … Continue reading The Big Edit
Nice Surprises :)
I have a notebook full or writing quotes... somewhere. I moved just over a year ago, and while I'm sure I've seen it since the move - for the life of me I can't remember where I put it, or where it might be. Nevermind - I have a record of most of them somewhere … Continue reading Nice Surprises 🙂
Heather Ewings 