can't help telling stories
First, let me say my plan for November is not to write a NaNo-related post every day. They do that sort of thing on the NaNo site.
Second, I decided to give NaNo a try this year. If you’ve joined to, too, I’d welcome a few “buddies.”
That said, if you started strong yesterday, but ran out of steam already, maybe you need to be a plotter, not a seat-of-the-pantser. Try these free plotting guides from Writer’s Digest.
It’s day one of NaNo. Whether you’re in or not, the trick is just to keep at it.
How to Stick to a Writing Schedule
http://lifehacker.com/how-to-stick-to-a-writing-schedule-1653234644
Many writers — full and part-time — write from home. Here are some tips to help get the most out of your home work time.
I like the Skype tip for collaborative projects, but I wouldn’t want it on all the time.
8 Essentials to Get the Most Out of Working From Home | Entrepreneur.com
http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/236693
PS. I’ve heard so much about Scrivener lately that I just dowloaded it for a test. So far, I’m loving it. If you already use it, do you have any tips for a newbie?
Save this for NaNoWriMo, or the next time you feel the pressure of multiple deadlines.
How to Get Through a Workday on No Sleep — Science of Us
http://nymag.com/scienceofus/2014/08/how-to-get-through-a-workday-on-no-sleep.html
Can you learn how to write creatively? It’s not a new question, and, as far as I’m concerned, the jury is still out.
But here’s a take on the topic that considers how graduate schools might help students hone — if not learn — the craft.
Practical Art: On Teaching the Business of Creative Writing
http://www.themillions.com/2014/08/practical-art-on-teaching-the-business-of-creative-writing.html
sharon p. lynn 