Carol Baldwin's Blog: National Novel Writing Month has arrived!

Thursday, November 4, 2010

National Novel Writing Month has arrived!

For me that means trying to finish a first draft of my novel, Half-Truths, that I started two years ago. I'm trying to crank out close to 2,000 words a day and not stopping to research or edit. That is hard for someone like me who wants to get the facts right the first time around!

It also means that the Young Writers Program at NaNoWriMo just put up an article I wrote entitled, Mine Your Life. Who knew when I participated two years ago that I would be one of their "Writer's Block" authors this year? Not me!

5 comments:

elysabeth said...: I'll have to check out the article this weekend - I haven't done much of anything - no writing or anything else. Just want to get through work and out of this funk. See you in the postings and good luck with your NaNo finishing first draft month - lol - E :)

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http://jgdsseries.weebly.com; November 4, 2010 at 10:46 PM
CL said...: I'm finding the daily word count very challenging, but it's been interesting to try.
Good luck with your project!; November 5, 2010 at 8:08 AM
Jean said...: Oooooh! Congrats, Carol! Great article, useful and to the point.

I can hardly wait to see what you have in store for the Write2Ignite! Teen Track next Feb.

Blessings,
Jean; November 5, 2010 at 11:47 AM
Carol Baldwin said...: Thanks everyone, for your support. YEs, Constance--it is challenging and I can't say that I've met my 2000/word day goal but it does get you in the chair and writing, doesn't it?
Jean, glad you liked the article!; November 5, 2010 at 9:27 PM
Carol Baldwin said...: Thanks ladies, for your comments.I have learned so much from Joyce that I am happy to rejoice in her accomplishments and milestones!; November 13, 2010 at 8:09 PM

UPCOMING EVENTS

Creative Writing for Kids. Augusta Rd. Library, June 16, 10-11:30. FREE! Ages 9-12.

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Explore the Arts--Creative Writing for 4-8th graders. June 18-22. 8:30-12.

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Creative Writing for Teens! Main Library. June 20, 2:30-4. FREE! Ages 12-16.

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Creative Writing for Kids. Main Library. June 26, 2:30-4. FREE! Ages 9-12.

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Fiction 101 for Tweens and Teens

July 16-20, 1-3 PM, 4-10th grade, $80.00

This is for the budding author in your family! This fun, hands-on writing camp will stretch imaginations and promote creativity. On the first day we will lay the ground work by acquiring writing tools such as Learn from Literature; Exercise Muscle Words; Show, Don’t Tell; and Details Make the Difference. From there, campers will create an authentic character, sensory setting, and believable plot. Laptops or iPads are recommended but not required.

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Fiction 102

This class is geared towards the adult or young adult who wants to further develop his or her fiction writing skills. Each class includes a short lecture, writing activities, feedback, and discussion.

Class meets Monday evenings in June at Joe's Place.

Registration caps at 8. See my Writing Classes page for the list of topics.

Write2Ignite 2018

I hope you will join me at the W2I conference for Christians who want to write for children and young adults. I will be giving three workshops:

Strangers in A Strange Land: How to be a Christian Writer in a Secular World.

Teen Track: Fiction Writing

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National Novel Writing Month has arrived!

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