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30 Days of NaNoWriMo: Day 16

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Mark Hayes

The best-laid plans of mice and men, and all that… Sixteen days in and the observant among you may have noticed it been eight days since my last update. Simply put doing the blog and trying to keep up with the word count … Continue reading →

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30 Days of NaNoWriMo: Day 8

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Mark Hayes

Day 8:  Today’s gem, which the calendar feels obliged to quantify, just in case the whole experience is really getting to you presumably… Kill somebody! (in the story) Target for the day, get to 13333 words Current word count 6875 words … Continue reading →

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30 Days of NaNoWriMo: Day 7

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Mark Hayes

Day 7:  The unfortunate truth from today’s calendar… Nobody said it had to be good, now write… Target for the day, get to 11667 words Current word count 5824 words While that particular truth may seem disheartening my advice is don’t worry … Continue reading →

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30 Days of NaNoWriMo: Day 6

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Mark Hayes

Day 6:  Nothing desperate about the calendars advice today… When in doubt, add a flying monkey… Target for the day, get to 10000 words Current word count 4127 words So yes I am still some way behind after the fun and … Continue reading →

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30 Days of NaNoWriMo: Day 5

Posted on November 5, 2017 by Mark Hayes

Day 5:  And today the calendar offers this gem of wisdom… (yes I ain’t sure what it means either, just go with it, 5 days in the brain gets a little odd sometimes…) The plot bunnies are coming, write for … Continue reading →

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30 Days of NaNoWriMo: Day 4

Posted on November 4, 2017 by Mark Hayes

Day 4:  And the calendars reflected of the wisdom of the crowd for today is You’re not stealing Facebook statuses you’re paying homage Target for the day, get to 6667 words Current word count 3432 words Its the weekend, the … Continue reading →

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30 Days of NaNoWriMo: Day 3

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Mark Hayes

Day 3:  and today’s cheerleading comment in the calendar Sack your inner editor today Target for the day, get to 5000 words Current word count 2219 words So, on the plus side after the Goldfrapp incident, I have been able … Continue reading →

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30 Days of NaNoWriMo: Day 2

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Mark Hayes

Day 2.  on my NaNoWriMo calendar this year… What were we thinking? Target for the day, get to 3333 words Current word count 879 words One day down, twenty-nine to go, and in my personal journey I am already behind. … Continue reading →

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30 Days of NaNoWriMo: Day 1

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Mark Hayes

Day 1. on my NaNoWriMo calendar this year… ‘Say goodbye to your sanity’ Target for the day, get to 1667 words Time to get going, dig out the notes you made if you’re a plotter. If your more a fly … Continue reading →

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To Plot Or Not To Plot? That Is The NaNoWriMo Question…

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Mark Hayes

With #NaNoWriMo2017 about a week away. The oldest of questions has reared its ugly head at my writing desk… To plot or not to plot..? Whether you attempting NaNoWriMo for the first time or the eighteenth time you’re probably contemplating this fundamental … Continue reading →

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