How a writing workshop can turn your life around…
Of course, when I say turn your life around I actually mean turn your life upside-down.
There I was, happily writing my 1,600 words a day in order to meet the NaNoWriMo challenge of a 50,000 word novel in the month of November. Then I go on a Cornerstones writing workshop. Now I’m dumping my NaNoWriMo novel in favour of an old project – but I’m trying to keep up with the word count aim because clearly I’m unhinged.
But on the subject of writing workshops I can heartily recommend (in a pirate yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum kind of way) those run by Cornerstones. Lee Weatherly and Helen Corner really know what they’re talking about and are sincerely generous with their time and advice. If anyone is looking to hone their writing skills and understand the publishing game I would recommend signing up for one of their workshops.
It was also a delight to meet great people who are dedicated and talented writers. It was such a boost to spend time with them.
Right – back to the writing…
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20,585 / 50,000 |
So, if you think this post is for any other reason than to see my pretty word count meter then you’d be very much mistaken. Sorry – but I’m off to buy a lawnmower (as if that’s going to keep my lawn like some sort of college green!) Then I’m coming back here to up my word count before the hell that is the youth group sleepover.
Words not substance, words not substance – it’s my new chant.
NaNoWriMo Update
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17,267 / 50,000 |
It may all be complete trash, but I’m choosing to be pleased with the numbers. Having said that, I haven’t written a word today. Well, when I say I haven’t written a word, I’d written 1500 words before 8am – but for work, not for fun. Although it was pretty funny, if I do say so myself. Nothing wrong with a bit of stand up from the pulpit I say.
Anyway, I’m off to do some writing because in an hour I want to watch the new Stephen Poliakoff drama Joe’s Palace on TV. I love his writing – it’s just about weird enough for me! I’ll also get a weird thrill out of the mere one degree of separation between me and the leading man. Don’t look at me like that, I live a very boring life!
Words, Words and More Words
I’m well and truly back from holiday. Dublin was a lot louder and busier than I remember – there are at least a million too many people crammed onto the streets, leaving no room to sing Cockles and Mussels while doing the Irish Jig! And finding actual Irish people became a sport.
A certain fellow KidCritter and Blogger has pulled me into madness (at least that’s my story and I’m sticking to it!) 50,000 words this month? A completed novel? Yup, complete madness. But how can you resist the NaNoWriMo challenge?!
Who knows if I’ll make it, but it’s worth giving it a go!
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11,262 / 50,000 |
