Tag Archives: NaNoWriMo

Writing Tip: What’s Your Word Count?

Posted on July 14, 2020 by RieSheridanRose

Staring at at a blank page can be daunting, but remember…you don’t have to set out to write a novel every time you begin to write. There are almost as many flavors of fiction as there were of original Baskin … Continue reading →

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Been Awhile…

Posted on September 30, 2016 by RieSheridanRose

…with no real excuse, but I have been busy. Since SoonerCon, I have attended three shows,  released two books, and signed several contracts. Book Two of The Conn-Mann Chronicles is now available. The Nearly Notorious Nun is on Kindle and … Continue reading →

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Procrastination Station!

Posted on November 27, 2015 by RieSheridanRose

Okay, so we are down to the wire on NaNoWriMo. There are only 5,697 words to go. Jo has behaved herself admirably through most of the draft, and the book has done some things that I really am loving, but… You knew … Continue reading →

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Writing is Exciting — 3 D's for Daily Success!

Posted on November 13, 2015 by RieSheridanRose

It’s another week down on NaNoWriMo. So far, things are going along swimmingly. Jo is proving to be her usual feisty self, and things are heating up for Practical Polly in the dime novel too. There is nothing more exciting … Continue reading →

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It's Friday Already?!

Posted on November 6, 2015 by RieSheridanRose

This will probably be a short, sweet post, because I have to be about my 1667 words for today– Yes, it’s that time of year again. November is upon us, and NaNoWriMo is here. This year, I am writing the … Continue reading →

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Once More — Let's Go, WriMo!

Posted on October 30, 2015 by RieSheridanRose

[The above is the Toastmasters Speech I gave on the subject Tuesday. Sorry for the position of the camera…but the vocal is good] One last call to action here. 🙂 NaNoWriMo is less than 48 hours away now.  Join me … Continue reading →

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Overcoming Writer's Block: 5 Quick Tips

Posted on October 23, 2015 by RieSheridanRose

We all have those days… Sitting in front of a glowing screen, or empty notebook and NOTHING wants to be written on it. This has been particularly frustrating in light of the challenge this year. I can’t afford NOT to … Continue reading →

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Care to Join Me?

Posted on October 10, 2015 by RieSheridanRose

Yesterday, I told you about one of the challenges I was working on.  Well, today’s to-do item is to post a Call to Action. As many of you may know, it’s almost that time again…one of my favorite and most … Continue reading →

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1/4/2013

Posted on January 4, 2013 by RieSheridanRose

I had a marvelous time at the San Gabriel Writers League meeting, and they were so wonderfully welcoming. I was terribly nervous when I got there, because I wasn’t sure what I had to offer. But when the first thing … Continue reading →

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Making NaNo Fun

Posted on November 6, 2010 by RieSheridanRose

I always enjoy National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). I’ve looked forward to November since 2003. I’ve finished my 50k words 3 out of 7 years, and gotten one published novel and one that is in solid second draft stage (though … Continue reading →

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