Failing again. Failing better.
So as of yesterday, I passed 30,000 words on my NaNoWriMo project. I’m well over the halfway point now, and the end is in sight. That’s the good news. The bad news? Well, I’ll hit 50,000 words, that’s for sure. However, I think a good chunk of those words at the end will be a…
I know, I know. Pretty soon these posts will cross the divide between praise and stalking. Lately I’ve been writing about getting my mind right when it comes to writing, reading, and long-term career goals (see here and here). These posts have been prompted by comments made by Myke Cole (Twitter, blog). And here I…
How’s everyone doing? Did you hit 10,000 words yesterday? Congratulations! That’s a huge landmark. And you’re 20% of the way done! What’s that? Didn’t quite make it? It’s okay. There’s a weekend coming up, and you can make up some lost ground. Just keep plugging away, one word at a time. I don’t really have…
Sorry I haven’t checked in for a while. With Halloween, NaNoWriMo, and other things taking up a bunch of my time, I’ve been quite busy. So why “devilishly good”? Well, first off, Halloween. I didn’t dress up this year. Instead, my wife and I handed out candy to the kids in the building. But the…
Today’s the day. November 1. NaNoWriMo kicks off today. I can guess how you’re probably feeling. My guess is that you’re excited, ready to go. You’ve got a great idea, and you’re just chomping at the bit to get typing. But maybe there is also a hint of nervousness. Perhaps you wonder if you can…