NaNoWriMo – Page 6 – Wendy Crafton Writes

Following Your Character to Hell

I am emotionally drained at the moment after writing my main character into a dangerous situation and maiming another secondary character. The situation with my main character was planned and he\’s been left where I need him to be. However, the maiming of my secondary character was not planned in the slightest. When I amContinue reading “Following Your Character to Hell”

Story with an Attitude

Congrats to me! Yes, I am tooting my own horn and I deserve it! I just passed 20,000 words. My novel is now 20,000 words in length. The story is not exactly as I thought it would go, but I have to say I am excited about a few of the scenes that evolved asContinue reading “Story with an Attitude”

Appeasing the Voices

When I stop writing, my characters revolt. They stomp their feet in anger and assault my brain with plots and dialogue. They want out. They want the page. They want to feel real. I started this novel about 10 years ago with a solitary idea and a character named Benny. Benny is in his midContinue reading “Appeasing the Voices”

Writing is in the Numbers

I passed small sign at the end of a driveway today that read \”11900\” … On any normal day this sign would have obviously meant the house at the other end of the driveway was house number 11900 on whatever road I happened to be driving. Today is not a normal day. Today is halfwayContinue reading “Writing is in the Numbers”

Workshops, Ideas and NaNo

Lots of knowledge gained today! First up… writing workshop! The Chesterfield Writer\’s Club presented a workshop today complete with authors, publishers and instructors. The workshop started with how to begin as a writer, moving to structure and craft and wrapping up with publishing and marketing. This was the first effort by this group and theyContinue reading “Workshops, Ideas and NaNo”

Everybody\’s Writing for the Weekend!

Finally the weekend is here! Day 5 of NaNoWriMo and I\’m way behind. No worries. I\’ll get there. I love where my story is going and that NaNo is forcing me to move forward. I don\’t question my writing and when I get stuck I\’m more likely to think openly about what to do toContinue reading “Everybody\’s Writing for the Weekend!”