The fabulous Jenna Glatzer (Author of The Street-Smart Writer) offered her time and transcription abilities to give us a written account of my interview with AC Crispin! Thanks so much Jenna!

Well, I’m glad I worked hard the first several days. I missed three days due to a cold and and I’m behind. Now I’ve lost my lead and I’m going to have to go at a pace of 1766 words per day just to finish on time.

On the other hand, I have 100 [...]

First the kiddo had an accident at preschool and I was dealing with that all weekend (she’s fine now) and then I came down with a cold that’s taken my voice away. So no talking in the mic until I get it back. Sorry.

I’ve been meaning to write about this for a while, but I think it is more important during NaNoWriMo season.

The Internet Age has made multitasking easier than ever. Actually, it’s almost a necessity. And for people like stay-at-home parents, it’s hard to live without doing it.

But sometimes you need to stop. [...]

This morning was a little more difficult than yesterday, although I luckily woke up at 630 again, no alarm needed. My 2K words came a little harder today, although I haven’t run out of plot yet, which is good. I just need lots of time and fast fingers.

How’s everyone doing? Did you start writing last night at midnight? Get up early to do it? Or are you planning on starting tonight?

Chris Baty suggests getting ahead start on your novel in week one when you have the energy, so shoot for 2000 words a say instead of the average 1677. For Americans, [...]