Mur Lafferty's Blog, page 54
November 21, 2013
ISBW NaNoWriMo Special Episode 21 - Middles
Some people have trouble with middles. There are many little conflicts that are stepping stones. No prompt in the audio, but here's your prompt for the day: Think of five little conflicts that get in the way of your character as they work to fix the big conflict. Interpersonal clashes, a jerk on the highway, Internet going down, the priestess gets sick the night of the ritual, etc.
Wordcount at end of day: 35,007
Words left to write: 14,993
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November 20, 2013
ISBW NaNoWriMo Special Episode 20 - When In Doubt #3 - Look into the past
Our past is what builds our characters, and if your character is feeling weak, look into what in their past made them what they are. A good flashback is 300-1000 words, easy.
Wordcount at end of day: 33,333
Words left to write: 16,667
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November 19, 2013
ISBW NaNoWriMo Special Episode 19 - What if you fall behind?
Is it over for me? For you? Realism and hope battle today!
Wordcount at end of day: 31,673
Words left to write: 18,327
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November 18, 2013
ISBW NaNoWriMo Special Episode 18 - Word padding
How do you flesh out those scenes? And I forgot your wordcount, but you can see it in the footnote here.
Wordcount at end of day: 30,000
Words left to write: 20,000
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ISBW #311 - Feedback Show!
I come up for air from NaNoWriMo and get some feedback into your ears.
November 16, 2013
ISBW NaNoWriMo Special Episode 16 - "Can I read what you have so far?"
Loved ones will be interested. Don't let them derail you. Be NICE, but any comment can be disaster at this stage.
Wordcount at end of day: 26,672
Words left to write: 23,328
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November 15, 2013
ISBW NaNoWriMo Special Episode 15 - When in doubt #3
Sometimes you just need ot ask your brain, "What do you really want to say here?" And maybe your brain will answer.
Wordcount at end of day: 25,000
Words left to write: 25,000
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November 14, 2013
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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November 13, 2013
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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November 12, 2013
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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