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Wit and Wisdom on Ensis
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Here we go...this thread is based on last night's comments at the meeting. Feel free to add more as you run across them....
Profanity is my second language – sometimes my first
(While talking about finding a place to write and mentioning the bathroom as a possible place)
You can type one-handed while you wipe.
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RE: Wit and Wisdom of Ensis
By: rockyfort,
Sunday, 10:01 PM EST
This was mine: You know when you're in trouble when you look at the manuscript for a second major writing session and you think, "I don't know where to go from here."
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Sign Up Sheet
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Texas PPWC Shootout 2009
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Sep 11 2009, 5:06 PM EDT by
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Thread started: Sep 11 2009, 5:06 PM EDT
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All Texas MLs wishing to participate sign up by replying to this thread.
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What do you think makes a good novel title/cover?
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Sep 5 2009, 12:43 PM EDT by
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Thread started: Sep 5 2009, 12:29 PM EDT
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if you're not sure then just list the ones you think are good.
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RE: What do you think makes a good novel title/cover?
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Sep 5 2009, 12:43 PM EDT
"Hairstyles of the Damned"
The word 'hairstyles' instantly tells you that this is a character book. Hairstyles are what identify us the quickest by sight.
Also I think hot sellers use words like "memoirs" , "confessions" , "diary" though I never pick those up. Also there are a lot of parody titles with the prefix "I was a...". I'm not sure what the original was. They all imply some kind of juicy inside account of an unusual life. At least that's my take on it.
As for me I keep an eye out for supernatural words like Tony Hillerman's "The Ghostway".
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Official Frustrations Thread - 2009
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Useful and Fun
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Aug 30 2009, 8:33 PM EDT by
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Thread started: Aug 30 2009, 8:33 PM EDT
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Need to vent?
Post all of your NaNo frustrations and set backs here.
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worst movies ever
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Worst Movies Ever!
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Apr 28 2009, 9:56 AM EDT by
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Thread started: Apr 23 2009, 9:23 PM EDT
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re: Blindness - I thought that IS the status quo!
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TGIO Party
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Dec 7 2008, 2:17 PM EST by
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Thread started: Dec 6 2008, 11:18 PM EST
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I totally had a great time at the party tonight. I hope that everyone got home safely. Thanks to you all for your support. Thanks to philosopher for the goodie bags and rockyfort for the book.
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RE: TGIO Party
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Dec 7 2008, 2:17 PM EST
thanks philosopher. I think i am going to take the rest of the day off from moderating to brush up on html codes to help with the design.
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of interest ?
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Dec 2 2008, 8:39 PM EST by
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Thread started: Nov 6 2008, 3:57 PM EST
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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081106/ap_en_ot/writers_and_obama
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RE: of interest ?
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Dec 2 2008, 8:39 PM EST
"http://features.csmonitor.com/books/2008/12/02/best-novels-of-2008/" hmm interesting in deed
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Not sure how to do that page thing...but ...
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Nov 28 2008, 9:20 AM EST by
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Thread started: Nov 27 2008, 8:00 PM EST
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I did it!!!
Finished with 53,865 words. Of course, saying "I did it!" is a bit weird for me since the novel title is "What if He Didn't Do It?"
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Writing Prompts
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Writing Prompts
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Nov 25 2008, 8:46 AM EST by
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Thread started: Nov 6 2008, 6:56 AM EST
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I'm trying to keep them vague so that they can apply to most genres and styles. If you get a great idea how to work one into your story or if you find it doesn't apply at all let me know.
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Nov 25 2008, 8:46 AM EST
charge of the light brigade
the higher pantheon
the second coming
Do not go gentle into that good night
Or your favorite rock song
Ulysses
anything by Rumi
What happens to a dream differed
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CCWriMo Chat Room
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Nov 18 2008, 7:50 PM EST by
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Thread started: Nov 18 2008, 7:50 PM EST
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that's twice now that I've shown up 15 min late to a 10 min write in. :-(
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Mae's Blog
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Nov 17 2008, 10:04 PM EST by
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Thread started: Nov 17 2008, 10:04 PM EST
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Hope you get a good prognosis. Feel better soon!
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CCWriMo Suggestion for Regional Logo
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Nov 16 2008, 11:21 AM EST by
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Thread started: Nov 16 2008, 11:10 AM EST
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I think this picture is awesome and it is totally big enough to really show up on a shirt. They did an awesome job of drawing this.
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Tips
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Nov 12 2008, 10:15 PM EST by
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you may want to check out the motivation thread on here. http://ccnanowrimo.wetpaint.com/thread/2040948/MotivationAlso there's a writing exercise that i do with my writing buddies. It starts with them closing their eyes and clearing their mind. Then I ask just a few prodding questions about what they see and what the feeling of the scene is. "And then what happens?" or "Describe that to me." "That's interesting... go on." Try to imagine that your inner editor or your muse is a psychiatrist and you are on the couch in hypnosis. Just remember that NaNoWriMo is one big rough draft and that once you get to do other drafts they will be good and working toward perfection. For now this is just like notes to yourself about what you want to write later when you write it for real.
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Motivation
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Nov 12 2008, 6:31 PM EST by
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Thread started: Nov 4 2008, 9:07 AM EST
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Is it just me or did Monday totally suck out all of your creative juices. All Saturday and Sunday I was pumped to be writing, but as soon as Monday hit, it felt as if I was running on empty. Now I'm super behind. *arms herself with a bag of skittles* Hopefully the good ol' sugar high will help me out ^-^
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RE: Motivation
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Nov 12 2008, 6:31 PM EST
"awwwww *offers coffee* Your ML always cares about your word count. That much is reliable in life. If you can't find a note book just write on your arms and don't shower. And don't worry because the first year I won I barely had anything going in to week 3! While you roll up your sleeves and dive in to that word count here's two inspiring vids suitable to the NaNo journey.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZE4KGB6Wt4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-oAdVQ0y4w" Thank you!! *gobbles the coffee* I needed that ^-^ haha I love the videos they helped. Now I'm pumped up to go home and get some typing done!!! *flexs her fingers*
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Rejected prompts
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Writing Prompts
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Nov 12 2008, 7:41 AM EST by
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Thread started: Nov 10 2008, 9:39 AM EST
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Can't think of a good one but here's a few lousy ones:
1 Give a character a long wordy mantra which they repeat often
2 Have the mission impossible theme playing in their head while they're trying to pull something off
3 Work in a literal or metaphorical horse and rider
4 Go into your bathroom or kitchen and read the advert words on the packages (example: I walked in to my bathroom and saw a bottle of gel that said "create and control" and a face cream that said "Cleansing Energy") Then use these as themes in your next chapter.
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Nov 12 2008, 7:41 AM EST
Have your character muse on the theological significance of old toenail clippings...reading them like some read tea leaves.
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Methods and Tips
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Nov 10 2008, 9:31 AM EST by
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Thread started: Nov 5 2008, 9:30 AM EST
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I figured it's be nice if we'd be able to discuss what exactly it is that we do to write and discuss any tips for writing that we may wish to share.
When I write, I write it all out in a spiral first and then, if I have the time, I type it up into my laptop. I'm never very comfortable not having a hard copy after a run-in with the washer and my jump drive. Let's just say I lost a lot more information than I'm comfortable with.
Also, since I'm in school, it's a bit harder to stay focused, but any free second I have during or in-between classes I have my spiral out and am writing.
Also, I spend most of my nights with my stereo on blast curled up in my armchair. ^-^ With either candy, chocolate or almonds within reach.
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RE: Methods and Tips
By: PhilosopherSocrates,
Nov 10 2008, 9:31 AM EST
My advise to anyone low on their word count is:
Attend write ins
Do timed writing
Have someone shout random words or phrases at you that you have to use
(you couldn't believe how well this one worked for me when I was stuck)
Write about yourself in every character
Don't be afraid to go with an unexplained fantasy or image
Don't be afraid of cliches as long as you find them easy to write
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Mae's Blog
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Nov 9 2008, 6:32 PM EST by
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Sounds like you had a blast. I haven't had a chance to read anyone's excerpts but I will make a point of trying to. Look forward to the read.
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If anyone wants to find me on the NaNo site
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National Novel Writing Month
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Nov 8 2008, 7:39 PM EST by
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my profile address is http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/user/92956
Add me as a buddy so we can have word wars.
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NIght of Writing Dangerously
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Night of Writing Dangerously!
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Nov 7 2008, 6:48 PM EST by
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Thread started: Nov 7 2008, 5:45 PM EST
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Shouldn't that be "day" of writing dangerously - seeing that it ends at 5:30 p.m.?
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As a way to procrastinate...
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Sound Tracks
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Nov 7 2008, 9:04 AM EST by
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Thread started: Nov 5 2008, 10:01 PM EST
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I've added videos to your musical selections. I hope I picked the right ones. if you want to change it you can go to any youtube video and grab the code on the right hand side. (use the little blue gear on the right to add a nice border if you like) Then go to "easy edit" on this page. Click on widgets and then select youtube. Next click on add by url or embed code.
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