Quick and easy for the first day of NaNoWriMo.
Be prepared for short little posts of nothing but a word count.
Such is my life as things start to pile around the house. Oops. Sorry honey if you can't find your socks!
Word count for today:
1,043
Yay! Let's celebrate! That's about 1,043 more words than I thought I would get accomplished.
Good luck all!
#keepyourpenup
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Please Excuse the Mess; Within the House and Within My Head
Hello again!
Glancing at the calendar hanging on the wall behind my laptop, I had an urgency hit me like none other. This day is the 26th of October. 26TH! (I so desperately wish there were capital formats of numbers as there are for letters.) The countdown for NaNoWriMo is less than a week.
All these "mini-projects" I promised myself I would get done...yeah, not even close. I'd say 10%.
YIKES! I know right.
I have made more progress than expected in some ways. I've briefly outlined small sections of my NaNoWriMo project. Being a pantser by nature it feels like a huge accomplishment when in reality it isn't even close to my goal. (Say it with me; over-ambitious.)
Now, off the rabbit trail.
Among my impending looming possible doom of NaNoWriMo, I've opened up to a family member about writing. More specifically accepting then embracing the fact I am a writer. This pivotal moment lead to some underlying disappointment about my first novel, my first love of writing.
(Hang in there I'm getting to my main theme.)
I have revised my first novel, which I believe is totally necessary. But it was how I revised it that is causing my grief. I've dreamed about my first novel turning into a trilogy. I have always wanted that for my character's story. However, while keeping in the "loop" of trending things in publishing I discovered the general audience didn't want to commit to such an undertaking of reading. With many big name series out there, the whole "series thing" was old news. What did I do you ask?
Crammed what is suppose to be a trilogy into one book. Escalating situations in certain chapters, skimping in others to allow it all to be accomplished within 100,000 words.
Cue the advice section, listen to your gut. I should have never condensed my novel. I see now it has strengthened my novel tremendously. But I got caught up in the moment of what some expert was saying I lost sight of my true intentions. Isn't that why any of us write? To show our true intentions.
I will revise yet again for the umpteen time then expand my novel into the original format to let somethings fester, simmer, and turn out amazing. All of this work will have to wait. NaNoWriMo is coming as sure as winter does in GOT. I want to be as ready for it as possible.
Please excuse me as I will be boarding myself away for NaNoWriMo, maybe I'll check in on all of you, maybe not. There are endless possibilities.
#keepyourpenup
Glancing at the calendar hanging on the wall behind my laptop, I had an urgency hit me like none other. This day is the 26th of October. 26TH! (I so desperately wish there were capital formats of numbers as there are for letters.) The countdown for NaNoWriMo is less than a week.
All these "mini-projects" I promised myself I would get done...yeah, not even close. I'd say 10%.
YIKES! I know right.
I have made more progress than expected in some ways. I've briefly outlined small sections of my NaNoWriMo project. Being a pantser by nature it feels like a huge accomplishment when in reality it isn't even close to my goal. (Say it with me; over-ambitious.)
Now, off the rabbit trail.
Among my impending looming possible doom of NaNoWriMo, I've opened up to a family member about writing. More specifically accepting then embracing the fact I am a writer. This pivotal moment lead to some underlying disappointment about my first novel, my first love of writing.
(Hang in there I'm getting to my main theme.)
I have revised my first novel, which I believe is totally necessary. But it was how I revised it that is causing my grief. I've dreamed about my first novel turning into a trilogy. I have always wanted that for my character's story. However, while keeping in the "loop" of trending things in publishing I discovered the general audience didn't want to commit to such an undertaking of reading. With many big name series out there, the whole "series thing" was old news. What did I do you ask?
Crammed what is suppose to be a trilogy into one book. Escalating situations in certain chapters, skimping in others to allow it all to be accomplished within 100,000 words.
Cue the advice section, listen to your gut. I should have never condensed my novel. I see now it has strengthened my novel tremendously. But I got caught up in the moment of what some expert was saying I lost sight of my true intentions. Isn't that why any of us write? To show our true intentions.
I will revise yet again for the umpteen time then expand my novel into the original format to let somethings fester, simmer, and turn out amazing. All of this work will have to wait. NaNoWriMo is coming as sure as winter does in GOT. I want to be as ready for it as possible.
Please excuse me as I will be boarding myself away for NaNoWriMo, maybe I'll check in on all of you, maybe not. There are endless possibilities.
#keepyourpenup
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
The Topic That's About To Get Old
NaNoWriMo kids is right around the, book end.
Let's talk genres & potential novel starts. I have so many seriously I can't stop!
Just to throw a few out there for you:
What are you considering for NaNoWriMo?
#keepyourpenup
Let's talk genres & potential novel starts. I have so many seriously I can't stop!
Just to throw a few out there for you:
- Urban Fantasy based on cultural meths and legends featuring meek & mild protagonist young adult.
- Urban Fantasy based on current culture trends and may or may not have been inspired by the election. Features strong willed rebellious twenty-something woman caught in vicious realm.
- Full bodied Fantasy based on a dream of a friend. (This one can go many ways) could be young adult or new adult. Shy and introverted young adult.
What are you considering for NaNoWriMo?
#keepyourpenup
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Maybe Next Year, Maybe This Year, Maybe I'll Die Young
So I've been thinking a lot about NaNoWriMo. (Anyone have a countdown?) I've decided this year is not my year to participate. As I'm typing, I'm making a mental list of all my projects. Over-ambitious as I am, well I could fit NaNoWriMo in somewhere! Maybe this year. Having an imagination is good as a writer, right?!
What if I die young?!
What if I write a slamming novel during NaNoWriMo?!
What if I never get published because I didn't write said novel from the previous question?!
Okay, the last part is way out there, but still.
Here's the bottom line.
GO. FOR. IT.
Who cares if you work forty or more hours a week. Who cares what your home looks like. What matters is pursuing your dream of writing. I have let my love for writing fall, soar, and die at times in my life. But if I only dream about it, it won't ever happen. Doesn't matter what the "it" is.
I'm not sure how I will do participate in NaNoWriMo, but I will.
I'm not sure which started piece of scrap novel I should choose, but I will.
Hey there you should too. Best of luck to you as well.
#keepyourpenup
What if I die young?!
What if I write a slamming novel during NaNoWriMo?!
What if I never get published because I didn't write said novel from the previous question?!
Okay, the last part is way out there, but still.
Here's the bottom line.
GO. FOR. IT.
Who cares if you work forty or more hours a week. Who cares what your home looks like. What matters is pursuing your dream of writing. I have let my love for writing fall, soar, and die at times in my life. But if I only dream about it, it won't ever happen. Doesn't matter what the "it" is.
I'm not sure how I will do participate in NaNoWriMo, but I will.
I'm not sure which started piece of scrap novel I should choose, but I will.
Hey there you should too. Best of luck to you as well.
#keepyourpenup
Friday, September 16, 2016
My Promise to You
So you know all those websites that boast free stuff? You know. Books, e-courses, meal plans, & DIY-ers. Beware!
Now most of these places have good intentions, & I'm not trying to discredit them in any way. I enjoy reading some of the emails I receive from the mentioned sites. WHAT I cannot stand is this...every other email is SELLING something. I get it. Self-promo & all the things that come with it but lay off. I guess my big beef is don't claim you give free advice, help, and projects then pitch me all the items you need, want, or worse yet 'get a percentage' of a sale item. It gets better! The original sites/people first off promise to never "spam" you. Expect for it turns into that. Second, they start these other promotions "you would be interested in" so not only are you receiving one email 3x a week, it's 2 or 3 emails 3x a week. Oh added bonus emails: when the sale is ending, "hurry to get your copy now!" Seriously stop. You're starting to sound desperate. Trust me I'm unsubscribing from these pests. With my rant over, I promise you, my readers, once I do 'make it' not to email you more than once for any item. I will stay true to my reason for blogging in the first place. Sharing my journey & encouraging others on their own writing journey. Anyways, #keepyourpenup & have a great day.
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Query Letter for my latest Sci-Fi
As I promised, here is my query letter. I'm tweaking it here and there so feel free to tell me what you think!
I'm still plugging away typing it all out. I might, just might try NaNoWrimo this year but I already have plenty of irons in the fire. Anyways...
Dear Agent,
Sassy, brassy and gritty, Losi's reputation is one of her greatest assets. Once you break enough bones, snap enough cartilage, and twist enough tails others begin to notice.
She's got the set up: find the felons and turn them in for a paycheck. It all goes wrong just once. It's a meteorite shower from there.
Losi's high-ranking military father is murdered by Kos, the most wanted felon in her galactic realm.
She does what any revenge filled alien would do and tacks him down to the newly opened ETP156.
The slim thickens.
Losi is assigned protection due to circumstances beyond her control. As if she needs the protection!
One of two things Losi doesn't trust is hired help. It's just extra baggage for her to keep alive.
Losi doesn't find Kos on ETP156. She finds something bigger than the star in the solar system; a conspiracy. The same which killed her father. The same which will destroy the last stability in the universe if Losi doesn't stop him.
The Intergalactic Adventures of Losi: ETP156 with 165,000 words is offered for your consideration.
I'm still plugging away typing it all out. I might, just might try NaNoWrimo this year but I already have plenty of irons in the fire. Anyways...
Dear Agent,
Sassy, brassy and gritty, Losi's reputation is one of her greatest assets. Once you break enough bones, snap enough cartilage, and twist enough tails others begin to notice.
She's got the set up: find the felons and turn them in for a paycheck. It all goes wrong just once. It's a meteorite shower from there.
Losi's high-ranking military father is murdered by Kos, the most wanted felon in her galactic realm.
She does what any revenge filled alien would do and tacks him down to the newly opened ETP156.
The slim thickens.
Losi is assigned protection due to circumstances beyond her control. As if she needs the protection!
One of two things Losi doesn't trust is hired help. It's just extra baggage for her to keep alive.
Losi doesn't find Kos on ETP156. She finds something bigger than the star in the solar system; a conspiracy. The same which killed her father. The same which will destroy the last stability in the universe if Losi doesn't stop him.
The Intergalactic Adventures of Losi: ETP156 with 165,000 words is offered for your consideration.
Monday, August 22, 2016
The Hardest is Yet to Come
Hello!
So exciting news! I've finished my novel! That's right. Finished. Now comes the hard part. Reformatting it into a neatly typed font. Trying to find time to write was hard enough so finding time to type it out is harder yet. I'm focusing all my engery to simply typing. I'll edit and re-edit after the typing is done. Query letter is complete. I'll post it once I've read over it.
Feel free to give me your thoughts. I've matured in my writing, I'll be able to take criticism much better than when I was a fresh writer.
Anyways! I hope you all have a great day!
#keepyourpenup
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