So, it’s nearing the end of October and I have… for some reason, decided to try #NaNoWriMo again this year. I have a LOT going on, so even as I type this I’m starting to doubt if it was such a …
The Pull of Multiple Projects
Sometimes, having a couple of projects on the go is an energising, motivating space to be in. At other times, they pull every ounce of energy from the creative mind; only to be too thin to stretch across either piece. …
MY WORD FOR 2018 :: Trust
I’ve been approaching 2018 with a great deal of apprehension. I’ve spoken before about my use of the word for a year, and how I’ve had mixed results. After the past couple of years and the large-scale changes, I can’t say …
On Writer’s Retreats: Enforced Focus
This weekend my husband and I are travelling. There’s an event he’s attending Saturday morning, and because the location is 150 miles away, we’re making a weekend of it. I won’t be taking my laptop, which in a way, is …
NaNoWriMo 2017: Outlining
With under three weeks to go until National Novel Writing Month begins, the Sunday night #storycrafter twitter thread got us all chatting about our outlining process. This will be my eighth #NaNo in nine years, and I’ve defintiely tried a few different ways …
NaNoWriMo 2017 :: Preparations
I’ve taken part in seven National Novel Writing Month‘s across eight years. This year, I’m focusing on a new project, which I’m currently fleshing out. That’s the joy of October: I get to explore the characters, setting, and attempt to …