Category Archives: National Novel Writing Month

NaNoWriMo Day 29

Posted on November 29, 2019 by rachelsparling

One more day (unless you count today still, then two more days), until the end of National Novel Writing Month 2019. I hope everyone managed to get to that 50,000 word goal, and that you guys feel wonderfully accomplished at … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo Day 25

Posted on November 25, 2019 by rachelsparling

DAY 25 HAS ARRIVED! We’re in the very last days until the end of NaNoWriMo. If you haven’t reached that 50,000 words yet, there is still five more days to get there. If you have, CONGRATULATIONS! You did it! After … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo day 15

Posted on November 15, 2019 by rachelsparling

We made it! We’re half way through the month! By now you should be around 25,000 words, and half way to your goal. If not, and you need more words, then don’t worry, there’s still time! So far, my writing … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo day 13

Posted on November 13, 2019 by rachelsparling

We are officially thirteen days in, and nearly half way through the month! How is everyone doing so far? Are you starting to feel burned out, or losing motivation? It’s a long haul, I know. I have friends who won’t … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo Day 4

Posted on November 4, 2019 by rachelsparling

FOUR DAYS IN!! I hope that all of you are on a roll as we have reached day 4 of 30 days. We are making progress (I hope)! I’ve been going, going, going, and based on my outline it’s going … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo Day 1

Posted on November 1, 2019 by rachelsparling

It’s officially begun! National Novel Writing Month is on it’s way and I’m for one, EXCITED! I wrote my first scene, a little over 2800 words and I’m very excited, enthusiastic, and motivated to keep going. I can’t wait to … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo Prep!

Posted on September 28, 2019 by rachelsparling

We are fast approaching November and National Novel Writing Month! Who else is super excited to push themselves to reach that goal of 50,000 words? I know I am! I had started a story that I was writing on and … Continue reading →

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The hook and lure

Posted on September 10, 2019 by rachelsparling

I have been reading a lot of Wonderbook by Jeff Vandermeer. While I skimmed through the entire book, I have gone back and been doing a more thorough re-read of it. For those of you who don’t know who Jeff Vandermeer is, … Continue reading →

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A Hiatus

Posted on September 3, 2019 by rachelsparling

I had really no intention of disappearing from wordpress and writing blogs for so long. I’m sorry for this unplanned hiatus. I have still been writing, working through projects slowly. I’m still editing the three part manuscript which is over … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo 2018

Posted on October 10, 2018 by rachelsparling

Who’s ready for NaNoWriMo 2018??? ARE WE EXCITED?! Okay, so the all-caps might have been a bit of a stretch. I’m excited, but having finished the rough drafts of my entire manuscript, I’ve been uncertain what I want to work … Continue reading →

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