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Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Karate and Writing
I'm guest blogging over at Writer's Fun Zone today, talking about what karate taught me about writing (and vice versa). Stop by and have a look, if you're so inclined.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Broad Universe Sampler now available
For a couple of years now, I've been a member of Broad Universe. BU is a writing community that promotes and highlights speculative fiction written by women authors. They've got a pretty impressive membership roster, consisting of both established veterans and talented newcomers.
BU has just released its 2012 Sampler. This is a collection of stories and excerpts from a wide array of Broad Universe authors. Check out the sampler and see what we're all about!
BU has just released its 2012 Sampler. This is a collection of stories and excerpts from a wide array of Broad Universe authors. Check out the sampler and see what we're all about!
Thursday, November 1, 2012
National Novel Research Month
So, every year when Nanowrimo rolls around, it seems like it falls at the wrong time for me to do anything about it. It sneaks up all unsuspected, while I'm in the midst of another project, and I'm just not geared up to start writing something new.
Such was the case again this year. I decided, "Well, I can use this month to finish up a project I've been working on." Awkward: I just this evening finished the project. (Well, finished a dreadful draft, anyway. I have a feeling this one will never again see the light of day.)
I do have another project in the works, one I've been looking forward to for some time. Challenge: it's a historical fantasy. I know next to nothing about the historical period (or any historical period, really; history is one of my weak points). And the story involves two historical figures, who I'll be fictionalizing massively. Granted, they are fascinating figures I want to learn more about and can't wait to write about. But I'm going to have to do a ton of research before I can lay down Word One.
Inspiration strike: for me, this will be National Novel Research Month. I have a pretty good book list to guide me and am looking forward to every book on it. So my challenge for the month is to lay out my research for the new book in preparation for writing.
Stay tuned to watch my progress!
Such was the case again this year. I decided, "Well, I can use this month to finish up a project I've been working on." Awkward: I just this evening finished the project. (Well, finished a dreadful draft, anyway. I have a feeling this one will never again see the light of day.)
I do have another project in the works, one I've been looking forward to for some time. Challenge: it's a historical fantasy. I know next to nothing about the historical period (or any historical period, really; history is one of my weak points). And the story involves two historical figures, who I'll be fictionalizing massively. Granted, they are fascinating figures I want to learn more about and can't wait to write about. But I'm going to have to do a ton of research before I can lay down Word One.
Inspiration strike: for me, this will be National Novel Research Month. I have a pretty good book list to guide me and am looking forward to every book on it. So my challenge for the month is to lay out my research for the new book in preparation for writing.
Stay tuned to watch my progress!
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