I love writing. And maybe I’m in love with it. I’ve tried to avoid the activity before because the process feels too difficult and the rewards too slim, but I always return. Still, it never feels like an addiction. I never regret returning to it, and it’s not my weakness that returns to it. On…
Month: October 2021
Signing up for NaNoWriMo.
Signing up for NaNoWriMo was simple and free. I was instantly invited to announce my writing project. I needed a name – I titled it November Novel. Under project status, I selected the first option ‘Prepping’ because I intend to begin writing the novel on the 1st of November. The other options are ‘In Progress’, ‘Drafted’…
Taking part in NaNoWriMo!
That’s right, I’m taking part in NaNoWriMo this year. That means that I’ll be starting a new novel on the first of November and trying my best to complete it before December. I’ve never attempted it before. I’ll be sharing my progress here on the website, offering an insight into the structure and assistance from the organization…
What is NaNoWriMo?
It’s almost that time of year again when #NaNoWriMo is trending, and people start to ask, “What is NaNoWriMo?” The acronym stands for National Novel Writing Month. On its website, it describes itself as a “fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to creative writing.” It’s free, and it helps writers track their progress, set milestones, connect with other…
Writing my first novel: roaches, pigeons, bleach!
I would dream of cockroaches in the room and wake with one thought — lift the carpet and see. There were always one or two, sometimes a dozen, and it was a blessing every time I failed to remember that there were hundreds just as close to me, only hiding. I poured bleach across the…