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VANESSA SHIELDS

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Author: Vanessa Shields

Writer. Mother. Lover.
On Writing

NaNoWriMo Day 3 – Word Count: 4105

November 3, 2013 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

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

On Writing

NaNoWriMo Day 2 – Word Count – 2735

November 3, 2013 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

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

On Writing

Why My Editor is the Greatest – EVER

November 1, 2013 Vanessa Shields2 Comments

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

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