NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) prep begins with THE IDEA. Yes, the idea or concept of a story is the starting point. The official NaNoWriMo site has information on developing ideas. Some authors do not like sharing their ideas while working on a story, for fear of losing excitement and energy for the project, or […]
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Preparing for NaNoWriMo
Preparing for NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) means starting now. NaNoWriMo happens every November, but the weeks leading up to it are the time to plan and prepare. This annual event is an opportunity for writers to make significant progress on a novel or writing project. NaNoWriMo In simplest terms, NaNoWriMo is a 30 day […]
It’s Time for #FallWritingFrenzy
It’s time for #FallWritingFrenzy! This is a kidlit writing contest in its second year with autumn and Halloween-themed photo prompts. Full details are available by clicking here. Inspired by Fall The contest is inspired by the images of autumn, whether blazing landscapes, pumpkins, or Halloween fun. The images trigger memories of my many years living […]
SCBWI Summer Spectacular
Attending the SCBWI Summer Spectacular (SCBWI’s first virtual conference), earned a spot on my list of highlights for 2020. During any normal year, the SCBWI would have held its annual summer conference in Los Angeles, and I would not have attended because of the cost and distance. About 1,200 people typically attend the summer conference. […]
Letter Writing
Letter writing is a lost art these days. Text messages, emails, tweets, Zoom, Skype, and FaceTime are common ways most people communicate now. Taking time to compose a hand-written letter for someone is a gift of real value, and receiving one is a treasure. Writing a Letter In the past, writing a letter was a […]