It’s day 13 of NaBloPoMo, and you’re realizing you don’t have as much to say as you thought you did.  Writing every day can be tough!  If you’re stuck, free-writing is one method to un-stick yourself and break through writer’s block.  Also referred to as stream-of-consciousness writing, a free write… Continue Reading NaBloPoMo Free Write Friday – The Three Little Pigs

Throwing myself headlong into this November write-a-palooza has been rejuvenating and exciting, but more than that, it has introduced me to some new people offline and on, and I’d like you to meet some of them. Thanks to Twitter, Networked Blogs, and various internet serendipity, there have been some new… Continue Reading All the Excitement of Disneyworld, Only Free

Free writing, or “stream-of-consciousness” writing, is an interesting exercise that not only breaks through writer’s block, but often reveals thoughts and feelings on a topic we might not even be aware we had.  The point of a free write session is to not censor yourself.   You start with a prompt,… Continue Reading NaBloPoMo Friday Free Write – Technology

You know, when I proposed this theme for November, I didn’t have a clue what it would actually be about.  And I still don’t.   I mean, I could have us all go live in the woods for the day and write about how terribly wonderful it was to live without… Continue Reading NaBloPoMo Thoreau Thursday – Maybe I do, Maybe I Don’t Advocate You Not Paying Your Taxes

A writing meme in November?  You might wonder if this is just a happy coincidence since it’s day 4 of NabloPoMo and you’re a l r e a d y banging your head against the desk and asking the writing gods WHY, WHY, WHY.  No Internet, this is not a… Continue Reading Wednesday Word Portrait – This is the Part Where I Give Away Magic Secrets, and No, This Post is Not About Werewolves