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Tag: NaNoWriMo 2012

On Writing

NaNoWriMo NoNo – But it’s Okay-o.

December 22, 2012 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

I thought I'd follow up on what happened with me and National Novel Writing Month 2012. Not much, really. And I'm completely okay with this. I started off well. I wrote just under 10,000 words. And then I stopped working on that particular piece of work. But there is no doubt in my mind, I… Continue reading NaNoWriMo NoNo – But it’s Okay-o.

On Writing

NaNoWriMo – Day 11 – Word Count – 9266

November 12, 2012 Vanessa Shields1 Comment

image: mikeswritingworkshop.blogspot.com I've been rubbing a chestnut that Marty Gervais gave to me. He said that Hemingway used to rub chestnuts for good writing luck. If you know me, I'm not a firm believer in luck, but lately, I can't seem to put the chestnut down. I'm not sure if it's because somewhere deep inside… Continue reading NaNoWriMo – Day 11 – Word Count – 9266

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NaNoWriMo Day 2 – Word Count – 3712 (the same as yesterday)

November 3, 2012 Vanessa Shields1 Comment

I did LOTS of writing today - none of which was on my new novel. Not worried at all. Feeling confident. Feeling excited. Feeling like I have to shut this damn computer because it's 1:06am in the balls-morning. Off to dream...  

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