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Tag: NaNoWriMo 2013

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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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NaNoWriMo Day 11 – Word Count: 9765

November 12, 2013 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

Phew! Today was a bit of a wonky day. For one thing, I COULD NOT get out of bed this morning. I set my Boba Fett for the usual time: 5:00am. And it went off. And I hit snooze. Again and again and again. I don't know why, but I couldn't lift myself up out… Continue reading NaNoWriMo Day 11 – Word Count: 9765

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NaNoWriMo Day 9/10 – Word Count – BIG NEWS!

November 12, 2013 Vanessa Shields10 Comments

Okay, so I've got a rather HUGE announcement to make. And it's the cause of my not posting on Saturday or Sunday. I was definitely writing on Saturday and Sunday. And editing and revising on Saturday and Sunday. I was most definitely working hard and doing my best. Am I killin' ya? Get on with… Continue reading NaNoWriMo Day 9/10 – Word Count – BIG NEWS!

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