It isn't like I didn't know that writing a novel would be easy. And it doesn't get better the more novels that you write since each novel is different and has its own challenges. Right now, I'm in the middle of my novel (again) and it's really wearing me down. Last night, it took me about an hour just to get started. I stared at the blank computer screen with The Bachelorette on TV (it was on mute but I could still tell that there was some major drama going on). When I finally got some … [Read more...]
Kindred Spirits
July 13, 2009 Leave a Comment
There are a lot of writers doing challenges. I've met a few just reading blogs. While I was eating my lunch today, I found another kindred spirit---Inky Girl, a.k.a Debbie Ohi. She's hosting a year-long writing challenge of either 500 words or 1000 words a day. Check out my nifty badge to the right. I still have 7 more weeks of the Summer Challenge and I need all the help and inspiration that I can get! Plus, Debbie's comics for writers are totally hilarious! I can totally relate to this … [Read more...]
Summer Challenge Milestone #6
July 13, 2009 Leave a Comment
I have to admit Week #6 had lots of distractions, but I always knew the Summer Challenge was not going to be easy. I'll keep pressing forward. This is sort of halfway so no use in giving up now. A lot can happen in the next 7 weeks. One interesting thing happened in Week 6---present tense. I've never written in present tense but I tried it out for a scene and it was compelling. My novel takes place in a 3 month period so it could work. I'm not going to stress over trying to change the … [Read more...]
Millionaire Training Academy!
July 10, 2009 Leave a Comment
I think the Georgia Lottery commercials are hilarious. I would love to be in the room with the writers when they come up with these crazy ideas. Who knows what they will come up with next. Just for laughs I posted one of my favorites below. I want to get as good as the woman who can manage her money by smell---now that's a skill, LOL... … [Read more...]
