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Writing Resolutions

Perry — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:16:05 +0000

A short post here because I'm working on my own writing resolution (okay, maybe not a resolution more an

Are you wondering what to do for a new year resolution when it comes to writing? Try some of these.

Scrivener for windows – post nano bright shiny

Perry — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 19:09:59 +0000

So I'm feeling good. I've exceeded the NaNo minimum count and I'm within reach of my own goal. I know, what a way to jinx it.

I decided I could take a half an hour to look at a bright shiny. Scrivener for Windows is in Beta and I wanted to see what it's about. No, I didn't download it. I'm not completely crazy. I did look at the video here. After looking at the video, I went to my calendar for December and made a note to try to get on the beta if it's still open.

NaNo Tips

Perry — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 21:43:49 +0000

Hi, it's almost half way through National Novel Writing Month. How are you doing?

Sometimes people get stuck in week 2. The passion meets reality and you realize that it takes a lot of time to write the minimum words. Your story still calls to you but life keeps getting in the way.

NaNo Day 1 – pacific time.

Perry — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 21:00:33 +0000

So, how is it going. I know that might sound crazy - it's only day one for us - but its a good idea to manage your NaNo time. This month, our posts will be about surviving/thriving through National Novel Writing Month.

how to find those typos and repeated words

Perry — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 19:31:22 +0000

A quick tip on finding those typos and repeated words - and maybe awkward sentences - that you and your critique group missed.

Tips on surviving NaNoWriMo

Perry — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 19:38:57 +0000

It's only 15 days until you can type your first words into your NaNo novel.

Unless you are one of the adventurous few who decide what to write when you sit down on November 1st, you probably have some idea of what you are going to write.

Between now and when you type your first words, there are things you can do that will help you survive and thrive.

How to handle difficult subjects in your writing.

Perry — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 17:03:43 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving Canada. Happy Columbus Day America

We've been receiving a number of submissions lately that deal with difficult subject like child abuse and sexual orientation. These subjects can make for a story with depth and meaning. If handled well.

Looking for help with writing craft?

Perry — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:47:32 +0000

I was on my Goodreads group this morning and I found all kinds of posts asking for help. One post was specific to one sentence the author was trying to revise. She got responses right away and three great ones (okay one was mine but it was great, really).

Friday link – good advice

Perry — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:02:04 +0000

Hi, this is from Ask the Publishing Guru - great advice on writing like a pro. Five Writing Tips.

Fodder for future novels

Perry — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:29:55 +0000

Well, experience is always good, sometimes it takes a while to get to that point. When you are going through something difficult, or many things difficult, it can be impossible to remember that you might want to use the experience in a book. That's what write what you know is all about.