Mur Lafferty's Blog, page 54

ISBW NaNoWriMo Special - Day 14 - Where to get ideas

We hate the question "where do you get your ideas?" ... until you actually need to know where to get ideas.

Wordcount at end of day: 23,338
Words left to write: 26,662
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ISBW NaNoWriMo Special Episode 13 - Guest Starring Princess Scientist

I had a rough day, sorry I'm posting this so late! We are joined by the eleven-year-old Princess Scientist, who talks about her attempt at NaNo. 

Wordcount at end of day: 21,671
Words left to write: 28,329
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ISBW NaNoWriMo Special Episode 12 - Conflict

Conflict can have several levels to make your story more complex.

Wordcount at end of day: 20,004
Words left to write: 29,996
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ISBW NaNoWriMo Special Episode 11 - Alternate ways to write

What if you don't have a word processor?

Wordcount at end of day: 18,337
Words left to write: 31,663
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ISBW NaNoWriMo Special Episode 10 - When in Doubt #2 - Write a new scene

Changing gears can do wonders for your brain. If you're on a tough scene, then write something else.

Wordcount at end of day: 16,670
Words left to write: 33,330
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ISBW NaNoWriMo Special Episode 9 - What NOT to stress over

What are others writing? Did my last scene suck? Should I really be doing this?

Wordcount at end of day: 15,003
Words left to write: 34,997
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ISBW NaNoWriMo Special Episode 8 - Writing the Taboo

Should you write what scares you? Should you experiment with taboos?

Wordcount at end of day: 13,336
Words left to write: 36,664
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ISBW NaNoWriMo Special Episode 7 - Help! I've written into a corner!

That lovely mental image of the painter, painting the floor, and the whole floor is done and the painter is in the corner, with no escape. What should she do?

Wordcount at end of day: 11,669
Words left to write: 38,331
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ISBW NaNoWriMo Special Episode 6 - Starting late / catching up

Is it too late to start NaNoWriMo? What if you're already behind?

Wordcount at end of day: 10,002
Words left to write: 39,998
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ISBW NaNoWriMo Special Episode 5 - When in Doubt: Flashback

You're going to hit walls during writing, and I'll be giving you ways around, or through, those walls throughout the month. Advice 1- when in doubt, throw in a flashback.

Wordcount at end of day: 8,335
Words left to write: 41,665
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