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How Writers Write Fiction: Storied Women

I did a really stupid thing and signed up for a MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) through the University of Iowa.  It started on October 11, and will end on November 21.  (See why I’m a bit insane?)  If I spend time doing assignments and watching lectures for the MOOC, it’ll take away from my NaNoWriMo time.  But I’m trying to do both!  Like a crazy person! So far so good.  I’m enjoying the class.  I’m running a bit late…

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Book Review: Dark Matter by Blake Crouch

Dark Matter by Blake Crouch I’m not sure how this book came to my attention.  Perhaps it was recommended for me on my Audible list, or perhaps I found it randomly.  With so many things going on in my life, sometimes it’s hard to remember how I come across things!  I’m glad I did, though, this was a fun novel that had me intrigued from the start.  It also gave me a lot of things to think about!  Mental chewing…

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NaNoWriMo 2016 Prep

Always intimidated by NaNoWriMo?  I wrote a blog post here on how to Brainstorm and plot out your novel.  Not exactly easy, though it’s broken down pretty well there.  Here’s my thought process so far–I know I have (only) 23 days until NaNoWriMo 2016 begins! P.S.  You can friend me on NaNoWriMo here.  Please do!  I’d love to keep in contact there! NaNoWriMo 2016 is just around the corner.  So you know what that means.  Everyone who’s a plotter (like me)…

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