Hey, y'all. This morning I wrote 1,370 words. I wrote a prologue for my book. My editor and I were discussing the fact that the beginning of my story should really have a certain critical scene to set the setting and give the reader a healthy jolt of 'holy shit' right away. So that's what… Continue reading NaNoWriMo Day 3 – Word Count: 4105
Author: Vanessa Shields
Writer. Mother. Lover.
NaNoWriMo Day 2 – Word Count – 2735
Today I wrote 597 words in under 30 minutes. It's all I could find - thirty minutes - in this busy day to use for writing. And that's okay. Here's a quick vid: NaNoDay2 I'm happy with what I wrote. Not super happy that I only had thirty minutes to write, but it's better than… Continue reading NaNoWriMo Day 2 – Word Count – 2735
Why My Editor is the Greatest – EVER
Today I was overcome with *PURE LOVE* for my editor. Not only has she been my editor for years - on and off for different projects, but always in my heart and on my mind for whatever current project I may need her for - but most recently for my new young adult novel Hangman (working title).… Continue reading Why My Editor is the Greatest – EVER