In the story of the Tortoise and the Hare, I know exactly which creature I am: the hare. This was evident when I was younger: studying a bit all semester and sleeping while my college…Continue Reading
Tag: National Novel Writing Month
Where to Find a Detective's Sidekick #nanowrimo2014
I’m twenty-three chapters into my first crime thriller. There’s seven more to go, and the falling action is as exciting as the setup. Hopefully this is the payoff readers are hoping for. In the meantime,…Continue Reading
How I Wrote 20,000 Words in 15 Days
If you’ve heard of NaNoWriMo, then you know that 20,000 words isn’t that impressive. In actuality, someone writing 1,666 words a day should have 25,000 words in 15 days. But, as my students are fond…Continue Reading