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Tag: NaNoWriMo 2013

I Am That Woman · On Writing

NaNoWriMo – My results

December 6, 2013 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

November has come and gone, and with it brought many a wonderful things to my writing life. While becoming an official 'NaNoWriMo Winner' and being part of that lovely circle of winners was NOT something that did occur, I have to say, I'm not feeling sad about it at all. I came in at around… Continue reading NaNoWriMo – My results

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NaNoWriMo Day 18-21 – Word Count – Who’s Counting Anyway?

November 21, 2013 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

So I've had a bit of a mind melt on my NaNoWriMo attempt. Over the past few days, I've realized that putting pressure on myself to hit the 50,000 word mark at this point in my life is making me feel unhappy and exhausted, and like I'm losing focus on why I'm writing. The first time… Continue reading NaNoWriMo Day 18-21 – Word Count – Who’s Counting Anyway?

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NaNoWriMo Day 13-17 – Word Count: 11,002

November 18, 2013 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

Here's a day-by-day breakdown: Day 13 - Wednesday, November 13th NaNoDay13 I was able to 1,044 words on Wednesday. And I recorded a vlog. Day 14 - Thursday, November 14th Nada. Niente. Nothing. Zilch. Day 15 - Friday, November 15th I had a wonderful editing meeting with my editor and we talked about plot and… Continue reading NaNoWriMo Day 13-17 – Word Count: 11,002

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NaNoWriMo Day 12 – Word Count: 9958

November 13, 2013 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

Today I wrote 193 words. GGGGGGGRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR. (Let it go, V. Let it go.) Tomorrow is another day. I also: - worked all day - cooked dinner - did 10,000 dishes (I think if I gathered up all the time I spend doing dishes and tally it, it would equal to about 15 years.) - went… Continue reading NaNoWriMo Day 12 – Word Count: 9958

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