The Starving Writer

11/04/2013

Hello Monday! NaNo word count for this weekend was 5179. How did your weekend go?
So far today I've written 1557. I'm going for a few hundred more before the boys get home from school.

11/02/2013

For those of you participating in NaNo, how is your writing coming? Yesterday I was able to write 2,079 words. I've been writing today but haven't looked at my word count yet.

11/01/2013

Remember to turn your clocks back one hour Saturday night. You know what that means? One extra hour of writing time.

11/01/2013

Happy first day of NaNoWriMo!Has anyone started writing yet? This year I didn't start writing at midnight. I decided since the boys were home from school today that I would start this morning at ten. My goal however for word count in at least 2,000. I like getting ahead the first few days so if something comes up, and it always does, I have some breathing room.
Good luck to everyone today and into the weekend.

10/29/2013

Writing Prompt - Come on, what can happen in a corn maze?

10/28/2013

We are just days away from the start of NaNoWriMo. Do you know what your writing yet? I've done some research on locations so my characters are hitting places in the correct order on their adventure.

10/23/2013

Where did October go? I just realized we are eight days from the start of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) Who's participating this year?
There is still time to sign up if you want to join in on the madness.
For those of you that may not know, the goal of NaNoWriMo is to write a 50,000 word novel in 30 days. That's 1,667 words a day.
I've already signed up, who's with me? :)

10/23/2013

Word for the day. Kairos (Greek) the perfect, delicate, crucial moment; the fleeting rightness of time and place that create the opportune atmosphere for action, words, or movement.

10/14/2013

What have you been writing?

09/27/2013

Writing Prompt - Have you been watching the news?

09/25/2013

Totally Random and Awesome Writing Exercises

Our new book Totally Random and Awesome Writing Exercises is now available. Come on over to Amazon to check it out
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F3EWYVQ
Thank you to Stasey Norstrom for giving me the idea for the book title :)

Not only will you find over forty totally random and awesome writing exercises to invigorate your mind and writing. You’ll discover forty-four random first lines, scenarios and dialog prompts to help get your writing going, because sometimes you just need a little help. But wait there&...

09/19/2013

I came across the word "woolgathering" today in the dictionary. At first glance I thought 'oh that means to gather wool', but it doesn't. Woolgathering means indulgence in idle daydreaming.
You learn something everyday :)

09/17/2013

Writing Exercise - Describe the smell of a coffee shop from the p.o.v of someone who loves coffee. Then write it again from the p.o.v of someone who doesn't.

09/16/2013

Writing Prompt - Why do people hate Mondays?

09/11/2013

netiquette - etiquette governing communication on the Internet.
Good to know :)

09/11/2013

Writing Prompt - I can't find my keys.

09/09/2013

Busting Writing Myths

Busting Writing Myths is now available. Come check it out at www.amazon.com/dp/B00EZ5DU2G

There are many myths about writing and if you fall into the trap of believing them you’ll seriously hamper your creativity and ability to write. We’ll cover the most common myths and how you can keep them under control. In not believing in the myths you will be in control of your wr...

09/06/2013

Writing Exercise - write a wacky dream sequence for your main character.

09/03/2013

Good Morning!
In the next few weeks we will be releasing two new books, Busting Writing Myths and a yet untitled exercise book. I am very excited about this and will post more information once I have it.

09/02/2013

Happy Labor Day! I hope everyone is enjoying the day :)

08/30/2013

Journaling Exercise - The last weekend of summer is upon us. Write about an event that stands out from this summer.

08/26/2013

Writing Exercise - Write a description of how a washing machine sounds going through its cycles.

08/22/2013

Looking for a different career for a character? You may want to consider vexillology. Vexillology is the study of flags.

08/20/2013

Back to school is right around the corner and for some it started this week. What does that mean for us as writers? That means it's a good time to look at our writing expenses and see if we can reduce them.
With all the school supplies on sale now this would be a great time to stock up on items you need. i know several stores are charging pennies for office supplies that usually cost several dollars.
So take a good look at your writing expenses and see if you can cut any or find some amazing deals :)

08/19/2013

Writing Prompt - Create a back story for your cashier at the grocery store.

08/18/2013

What physical activity do you do to stimulate your creativity?
I go to yoga once a week to help clear all the junk from my week and re-energize my creativity. It helps me re-focus on what's important to me.
Have a great Sunday :)

08/15/2013

Writing Prompt - Mom, the snakes got out.

08/12/2013

What are you working on today?

08/08/2013

Writing Prompt - The seal team emerged onto the moon lite beach. Their objective lay just beyond the dunes.

08/06/2013

Quote - Every time I thought I was being rejected from something good, I was actually being re-directed to something better. - Dr. Steve Maraboli

08/05/2013

If you have sent me an e-mail in the last few weeks and haven't gotten a response I'm not ignoring you. For some reason I'm getting e-mails two or three times so I'm going through them one at a time to insure everyone gets a response.

08/05/2013

I sat down this morning and created a list of things I need to get done this week, writing and non-writing. I've found that having a list to carry around with me helps me to stay focused on what needs to get done vs the stuff I'd rather do.
What do you do to help yourself stay on track?

08/05/2013

I hope everyone had a great weekend! How did you do on your writing goals? I finished my final edits and got a good chunk of the YA draft completed. So feeling good about my productivity.

08/02/2013

What are your writing plans for this weekend?
I need to finish the final edits of a short story, and finish writing the second draft of book seven for my YA series.

08/01/2013

Today is clean out my office day.
When was the last time you cleaned up your writing space?