Category: Author’s Life
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TIPS ON BECOMING A BETTER WRITER – DAY 12
It is now Day 12. Last night, I finished at 23,728 words. I’m getting close to the next milestone – 25,000 words. Half of today was taken by my involvement with the Magnolia Garden Club. I had to get up early because I signed up months ago to be part of the Hospitality Committee today. I did…
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TIPS ON BECOMING A BETTER WRITER – DAY 11
It’s amazing what you can do when you set your mind into it. Even with a small aberration yesterday, I made my goal. I was able to put in 1,899 words, making my total 21,737 words so far. I was too exhausted when I typed in the last word but I’m proud of myself for pushing…
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TIPS ON BECOMING A BETTER WRITER – DAY 10
I made it to Day 10. Last night I reached 19,838, a little short of 10,000 –word milestone. I’m still on target to my goal. I cannot slow down. Although today I had a small aberration. My husband got a bad nose bleed and I had to rush him to emergency. We went to the…
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TIPS ON BECOMING A BETTER WRITER – DAY 9
It’s Day 9 and I am making progress. Last night I made it to 17,519 words and I am beginning to get weary. My back begins to ache today but I have to keep on going. This gives me the idea for the next tip. Find and establish a place to write comfortably and productively. Some writers can…
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TIPS ON BECOMING A BETTER WRITER – DAY 8
It has been a week since we started the NANOWRIMO challenge. Yesterday was a Double Up Day. Our normal goal for the day is 1667 so to double up, I had to write at least 3334 words yesterday. I really worked double time yesterday. I was able to put in 3425 words ending my total…
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TIPS ON BECOMING A BETTER WRITER – DAY 7
Last night, I advanced to 12, 061 words on NANOWRIMO Challenge. Today is Double Up Day? What is my goal for Double Up Day? I’m planning to write at least 3,334 words, which is double the recommended daily word count for Nano. We’ll see what happens when I finish today. Here is my tip on…
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TIPS ON BECOMING A BETTER WRITER – DAY 6
Last night, I finished NANOWRIMO challenge with 9,656 words, a little short of 10,000-word target. I’m hoping to make good progress today. The sun came out finally so I went out and raked some leaves and it made me feel good. I’m tired feeling confined in the house. I needed some fresh air to clear…
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TIPS ON BECOMING A BETTER WRITER – DAY 5
It’s now Day 5 on NANOWRIMO challenge. I’m still on the game. Last night I hit 7638 words. I don’t know what today will bring but I’m working hard to make my story continue on its path. I’m staring at my goal hoping it will inspire me to gather steam. My tip for today is…
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TIPS ON BECOMING A BETTER WRITER – DAY 4
I’m moving along with the NANOWRIMO Challenge. Last night I hit the 5,000-word mark, the first hurdle. I’m pushing into the next level. The story is shaping up even if I don’t write nonstop. It’s good to get up from my chair once in a while otherwise, my back aches and my eyes get blurry…
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TIPS ON BECOMING A BETTER WRITER – DAY 3
It’s now day 3 of NANOWRIMO challenge and I’m moving along. Yesterday I produced 1738 words on day 2. Not bad at all. At least I’m doing a little bit more than my 1667 goal a day. If I keep the momentum, I will be able to make the 50,000 words by Nov. 30. For…
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