NaNoWriMo is tomorrow! This is not a drill. like me, you may be wondering where the heck #Preptober went! I swear I just blinked and it was gone. Still. Don't panic if you haven't done as much prep as you wanted to, you still have some time. Make a list of the priority things you … Continue reading The Nightmare before NaNoWriMo
Month: October 2019
NaNoWriMo Survival Kit
There are only 2 days of Preptober remaining, have you got your NaNoWriMo Survival Kit together? What is a Survival Kit? Pretty much exactly what it sounds like. It's everything you need to ensure you get through the month of November as comfortably as possible. You don't have to have one, but personally I think … Continue reading NaNoWriMo Survival Kit
You vs The Word Count
Comparing yourself to others NaNoWriMo is right around the corner and before we get there, there's something I want to say. 50,000 words is the word count goal. It's what 98% of Wrimos are going to be aiming to reach by the end of November. But you know what? It's OK if you don't. There's … Continue reading You vs The Word Count
VSS365 Week 34
Day 232 Sometimes I think I'll #shatter into a million pieces if I never get to see you again. Other times I think I already have, and each passing day adds another line to this fragile facade I'm barely holding together. I don't know what I'm doing and I'm scared you don't either. Day 233The … Continue reading VSS365 Week 34
NaNoWriMo Reward System
Have you set up a reward system to encourage yourself to get through NaNoWriMo 2019? A reward system is... exactly what it sounds like. A way to reward yourself for reaching certain word count goals and to encourage you to keep going and attain the next reward! There are many different types of systems; if … Continue reading NaNoWriMo Reward System
My Preptober Goals
As Preptober comes to a close, I need to ask; are you ready? I also need to apologise. Before the month started, I had every intention of posting weekly blogs about Preptober but work has been crazy busy and I was sick in the middle of October as well. Yay. But at least I got … Continue reading My Preptober Goals
VSS365 Week 33
Day 225 “#Imagine the possibilities!” Anthony told me. “This could change the future of medicine management as we know it!” I nodded, only half paying attention as I read my book. Later, I would come to regret not paying attention to every bit of information he told me. Day 226 My #favourite sweater had gone … Continue reading VSS365 Week 33
VSS365 Week 32
Day 218 The #peaks of Olomana were visible in the early morning light. A dazzling jade green against the backdrop of the palest sky blue with a dusting of cloud dancing around the tips. I was back in Hawaii, which told me exactly When I was. Today was not a good day. Day 219 Like … Continue reading VSS365 Week 32
VSS365 Week 31
Day 211Anthony was hurt and it didn't matter that he wasn't mine. I darted to his side but he cupped my face and told me to run. "No, you need help. You're bleeding." Day 212#Jupiter shone brightly overhead. To most it would look like just another star, but Anthony had pointed it out to me. … Continue reading VSS365 Week 31
VSS365 Week 30
Day 204"What is your #intent here?" The faculty head asked, as they inspected the partly assembled devices on my desk. "Time travel, obviously." "Right, and what's going to make your devices successful where so many others have failed?""I know what I'm doing." Day 205"you haven't seen the Back to the Future Trilogy?" Thomas made a … Continue reading VSS365 Week 30
Lisa Stapleton 