Comments on Dawn's Rise: The Post-NaNoWriMo Post

Thanks for the shout-up but I'm pretty sure I ...

2010-02-08T15:57:55.500-08:00

Thanks for the shout-up but I'm pretty sure I published this way back in November :)

A handmade trackback since I can't figure out ...

2010-02-08T15:56:09.899-08:00

A handmade trackback since I can't figure out how to do it the official way. :) I mentioned this article at my blog in a january in review post. Cheers! - Corra McFeydon

My writing skills are evolving. I can't learn ...

2010-01-28T17:04:55.178-08:00

My writing skills are evolving. I can't learn everything at once. Nothing wrong starting out by winging it. Every draft, every revision, ever critique I learn something new.

Wow!! Thanks so much for sharing this. I admire y...

2010-01-22T01:22:02.556-08:00

Wow!! Thanks so much for sharing this.

I admire your ability to maintain this level of focus. I've read all about the hero's journey, outlining, etc, etc, but I just can't bring myself to do it. I bought Dramatica and it overwhelms me.

For my Nano book, I sat down on November 1 and said - 'Hm. I'm thinking a nurse in WWI?' - and I started writing - no plan. A mistake? I'm not sure. I'm wondering if outlining is right for me, but how can I truly judge it when I haven't given it an honest try?

College straps my time, but it's no excuse. I need to exert myself as you do here. Inspiring and admirable!!

By the way, I love that you stretch your comfort level by trying a genre you've never tried. And I have to say your book sounds fascinating! Turn-of-the-century love story? Good stuff!

Thanks so much for sharing this, Andrew. I learned a lot.

All the very best,
Corra

from the desk of a writer

This is an awesome post. I'm sorry I'm rea...

2009-12-16T23:50:05.164-08:00

This is an awesome post. I'm sorry I'm reading it almost a month after the fact. Lol.

I love your NaNo breakdown. What a fun look at yo...

2009-12-03T09:38:51.863-08:00

I love your NaNo breakdown. What a fun look at your month. BTW, I didn't know you NaNoed!

Thanks for stopping by my blog. Now I have another great blogger to follow. One with a fresh and fun voice that I totally love!

Wow!! Sounds like you had some really great goals ...

2009-12-01T22:06:33.405-08:00

Wow!! Sounds like you had some really great goals and looks like you accomplished them. Great job :o)

I edited the post to add one thing that didn't...

2009-12-01T08:58:21.953-08:00

I edited the post to add one thing that didn't go so well: writing by hand.

I'm impressed by your fortitudes in reading th...

2009-11-30T22:42:19.356-08:00

I'm impressed by your fortitudes in reading this.

I really miss cranking out that 3K a day, but the story ended when it ended.

This was very helpful to me. I've appreciated ...

2009-11-28T16:12:29.050-08:00

This was very helpful to me. I've appreciated all of your thoughts about the HJ.

PS: I'm a big fan of steampunk, so if you'...

2009-11-28T15:18:56.294-08:00

PS: I'm a big fan of steampunk, so if you'll be wanting someone to do a read and critique once your 2nd or 3rd draft is ready, let me know and I'll gladly sign on.

I'm still reading! Congrats on finishing your ...

2009-11-28T15:18:00.539-08:00

I'm still reading! Congrats on finishing your novel!

I will not be finishing mine this month, although I'm optimistic to have a completed first draft before the middle of December. I'm at 64k now and probably have about 10-15k left to write. I might surprise myself though!