Tag Archives: Writers Resources

When I Knew

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Rae Lavallee

Missed a day back there, so sorry! But all the better to share a brief look at life before I ever considered being a writer. Frankly before I even had proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation. It’s fourth grade for me, … Continue reading →

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Meh

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Rae Lavallee

Meh: a term to convey deep feelings of dissatisfaction. Appropriate in circumstances that do not go according to plan, and otherwise negatively affect the intended outcome. Today was such a day. But these days must happen occasionally. You know what … Continue reading →

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Accomplishment #1

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Rae Lavallee

Technically you might say that setting up a clean and functional writing area would be my first accomplishment. Looking at some pictures of other writing spaces, I certainly would call mine worthy of bragging. But that isn’t the accomplishment I … Continue reading →

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Book Trailer #1

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Rae Lavallee

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GSFbOiuUB0 Check it out for yourselves! I finally got the inspiration to make the trailer for my NaNoWriMo novel. Let me know what you think.

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Totems and Things

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Rae Lavallee

Chris Baty, founder of NaNoWriMo, suggests many things to novice noveling writers in his book “No Plot? No Problem!“. Many of which I had never considered before. But nothing interested me more than his section on “Tools of the Trade”. … Continue reading →

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Designated Writing Area

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Rae Lavallee

Well, after much ado and all that jazz, I have finally finished something I set out to do before NaNoWriMo begins in 13 (yes 13) days. I have completed my writing area. And for some assorted giggles, I thought I’d … Continue reading →

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Addiction

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Rae Lavallee

Addiction under average circumstances is seen as a negative. Usually it suggests an obbsession with some kind of what or who that ultimately harms the afflicted in the end. That harm can be anything from a minor broken heart to a … Continue reading →

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Helpful Hints #1

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Rae Lavallee

While obsessing over my lack of plot beyond the first part to my novel, I have stumbled across an extraordinary discovery in plotting. Granted, it’s probably been invented by some other writer years before me. But here is my personal choice at … Continue reading →

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Lets Talk Plot

Posted on October 16, 2010 by Rae Lavallee

Well now that the whiny self-absorbed pity show has closed, shall we get down to business? By which I mean that most important to do in the 15 days left until NaNoWriMo 2010 starts, plot. With little more than two weeks … Continue reading →

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Self Promotion

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Rae Lavallee

In a bold move from my normal timid nature, I have done something that I have never done as a writer. Hell, even as a person in life. I asserted myself free of shame and consequence, then cried out. “I am … Continue reading →

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