Category Archives: Thoughts on Writing

Writing habits, Nanowrimo, and creativity-block are just some of the topics I might think about occasionally.

Writer’s Block

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Lucy

Creative blocks happen. But they’re not the end of the world, and they’re not all in your head; they’re your story trying to tell you something. Continue reading →

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Fanfiction

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Lucy

I like fanfiction, because in its own way, it’s a little bit like literary analysis. Continue reading →

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Lucy’s 5 Tips for Surviving NaNoWriMo

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Lucy

It’s November again, and you know what that means, kids. No, not time to bust out the Christmas decorations…time to write like crazy idiots for a month! Continue reading →

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Deadlines and Motivation

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Lucy

A few months ago I submitted the first chapter of my YA paranormal to a young writer’s contest (at 25, I just qualify). In October they’ll contact the lucky 10 individuals who get to move on to the next round, and at that point they’ll have to submit the full manuscript. So of course, this means I have to have a finished manuscript by Oct 1st! Continue reading →

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Goals, Goals, Goals…

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Lucy

Ever since Nanowrimo, I’ve been trying to finish my manuscript. By “trying to finish,” I really mean thinking a lot about how I should be writing, but not actually doing a lot of writing. The fact that I have left a … Continue reading →

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National Novel…Outlining Month?

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Lucy

By week two a lot of people realize they’re just not ready for Nanowrimo this year. But don’t despair! You may not be aiming for 50,000 words anymore, but you can aim for something a bit more obtainable: a really rocking outline. Continue reading →

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The Week Two Blues

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Lucy

If this is your first year Nanoing, you may not be prepared for a little thing that happens when week two rolls around. This week is notoriously difficult, for everyone. Continue reading →

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Thoughts From KidLit Con

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Lucy

I had a great time at the conference. I ended up doing just as much networking for RainTown as I did for Whirlabout (and even some for Ooligan), but that’s ok. It’s all part of what I do, after all. … Continue reading →

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This Side of November

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Lucy

Well, Nanowrimo has come and gone. It is always such a wonderful experience. Honestly, November is one of my favorite months. It’s also usually one of my busiest months of the year. For some reason, I tend to overpack my … Continue reading →

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Why You Shouldn’t Fear Your Editor

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Lucy

Contrary to urban legend, editors are not actually out to corrupt your artistic vision. They’re out to make your book better. Everyone needs an editor. And when I say “everyone,” I mean everyone. Big authors, small authors, and everyone in … Continue reading →

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