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Tag Archives: writing
What It Means to Overcome Fear
Today I’m thinking about fear, and all the wondrous things it holds us back from. Since I’m kicking my own booty over the fear factor, I’ll be inclusive and kick yours too. I’m a giver like that. 🙂 Awhile back, … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, The Writing Journey
Tagged Fear of failure, Jenny Hansen, More Cowbell, overcoming fear, Unlock your Creativity, writing
19 Comments
5 Lessons I Learned From Winning NaNoWriMo
After eight years of trying, I finally won NaNoWriMo this year. It was glorious, affirming, life-changing. Here are five reasons why THIS time was a success. Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, NaNoWriMo
Tagged Jenny Hansen, More Cowbell, secret of success, setting goals, writing, writing life
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NaNoWriMo Success Tip # 3: Some Days You Need a Pep Talk
In the boggy barren tundra of NaNo’s Week 2, you will need a pep talk. You will need encouragement. You will need people to help lift you out of the despair of your giant plot holes. Trust me on this one. Here are three ways to get your NaNo mojo back. Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, NaNoWriMo
Tagged Jenny Hansen, More Cowbell, surviving NaNoWriMo, writing, Writing Inspiration
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NaNoWriMo Success Tip # 2: Focus On Your One-Inch Picture Frame
One of the most stellar bits of writing advice I’ve ever read was dispensed by Anne Lamott, the author of writing classic, Bird by Bird. Not only does Lamott give you “permission to write crap,” she also gives great brainstorming advice … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, NaNoWriMo
Tagged Anne Lamott, overcoming writer's block, Win NaNoWriMo, writing
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Day 1 of NaNoWriMo: Are You Writing With Abandon?
Last weekend I attended the Writer’s Digest Novel Writing Conference in Los Angeles. It was stupendous (and about 20 other sublime adjectives), chock-full of great people and inspiration. There was a NaNoWriMo pep rally with Grant Faulker…and a bunch of aspiring … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, NaNoWriMo
Tagged conquering fear, finding inspiration to write, Jenny Hansen, More Cowbell, writing
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How Many Years Does It Take to “Break Out?”
In 2002 Donald Maass published Writing the Breakout Novel, a book now famous throughout the writing land. I sat in the fifth row, through his all-day workshop in Orange County in 2004, thinking: “This guy scares the bejeezus out of me. I’ll never … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, The Writing Journey
Tagged Donald Maass, Jenny Hansen, More Cowbell, publishing, success, writing
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Little Darlings Anonymous — 12 Steps to Recovery
A Techie Tuesday gift to all my writing friends. . . Hello. My name is Piper Bayard, and I’m a Little Darling Addict. Hi, Piper. Welcome. Thank you. I’d like to say I’m happy to be here today, but that … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Techie Tuesday
Tagged Bayard & Holmes, Jenny Hansen, Little Darlings Anonymous, Piper Bayard, satire, writing
28 Comments
Humongous Dreams and the Wilds of Colorado
If y’all see me hanging out chatting ANYWHERE online for the next five days, I give you leave to shake your finger at me. I will be “immersing” with Margie Lawson, which is like getting the Keanu Reeves “Matrix upload” … Continue reading
Posted in Amazing Writers, Inspiration
Tagged dreams, Jenny Hansen, Margie Lawson, More Cowbell, writing
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Do You Define Your Writing Process? Maybe You Should.
Whether you’re a writer, blogger or a businessperson, it’s important to define the writing process that works for you so you can be faster and more effective at it. Are you someone who likes to gather tons of research and … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, The Writing Journey
Tagged Baton Blog Hop, Jane Sadek, Jenny Hansen, More Cowbell, writing, your writing process
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