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The Orffyreus Wheel – My Da Vinci Code?

A few years back I had a brief stint as client to an agent who was looking for something in particular.  She never found it, at least not with me, but that period of about a year had a deep influence on my output over the years between then and now.  She was, in [...]

How Can I Help You With Nanowrimo?

Sometimes I have so much to say I can’t shut up.  Seriously.  Just ask people within earshot.  Other times, though, I sit and tap the keys nervously and think – I should be working on that story instead of doing this.  Currently that story is Glenn and the Tart of Mortar Psycho Maine Tenants which I [...]

Nanowrimo Tip #3 – Cleaning House

Previously I mentioned that Nanowrimo prep time is a good chance to go through things you have unfinished, or that you’ve been meaning to get to some day.  I’m going to suggest that you take this a step further, something I’m trying (with some success) to do.

Clean house.  Part of the reason I suggested emptying out [...]

Nanowrimo Sanity Check #1 Scheduling is Everything

Everyone’s situation differs, but one thing is true for most of us.  Too much of any one thing will burn you out.  If you burn out, you lose enthusiasm.  If it’s not fun any more, it’s harder to make yourself do it, and less likely you’ll want to do it again.  This is as true of [...]