November 18, 2021
sexual harassment awareness sign - the power of words
Published by Rita Mock-Pike at November 18, 2021
Categories

NaNoWriMo Day 18: The Power of Words

None of these are inherently good or bad. Some people will run wild with your validating words and, intentional or not, harm others in their own “freedom.” Others may rejoice and find healing. The reader’s response is not on you to determine. You cannot force anyone to do anything.
Do you like it?
2 Read more
November 17, 2021
Photos scattered on desktop - writing inspiration
Published by Rita Mock-Pike at November 17, 2021
Categories

NaNoWriMo Day 17: Writing Inspiration Games and Tips I Use Each Year

Finding motivation all month long can be tricky. Right now, we’re about halfway through the month, and the inspiration is waning for many. You’ve been writing that 1667 words a day, struggling to take the next step, write the next word, not completely blank out. You might just need some writing inspiration games at this point.
Do you like it?
3 Read more
November 16, 2021
Man playing guitar on stage - get that heart pumping
Published by Rita Mock-Pike at November 16, 2021
Categories

NaNoWriMo Day 16: Get That Heart Pumping

If you’re still working away at your NaNoWriMo novel right now, I challenge you to make the following thousand words really count. Tell your readers every smell, every touch, every sound and sight, every flavor in the scene. 
Do you like it?
0 Read more
November 15, 2021
Woman sitting in chair with cat and laptop - locked-down writing
Published by Rita Mock-Pike at November 15, 2021
Categories

NaNoWriMo Day 15: From Locked-Away to Locked-Down

My journey along the way has been a rather unique one, I would imagine. The first year I wrote, I was “locked” away in my bedroom for the month, writing between bursts of fundraising, ministry, and theatrical endeavors. The following year, similar. The third year, I lived in a run-down motorhome in the backwoods of Florida, awaiting my move to Chicago. I had no full-time job these three years, so they didn’t take me that long to win (apart from the first one when I was gaining my “NaNo legs”).
Do you like it?
0 Read more
November 14, 2021
Three colorful dice being tossed - writing exercises
Published by Rita Mock-Pike at November 14, 2021
Categories

NaNoWriMo Day 14: Writing Exercises to Try When You Get Stuck

Throughout this month, I and others from the Roost staff have offered some tips and suggestions for getting those juices flowing again as you push through NaNoWriMo, aiming for that 50,000-word goal. So today, I thought I’d offer up some specific writing exercises instead of merely directing you to other websites for resources. These are the ones I’ve found most effective for myself.
Do you like it?
1 Read more
November 10, 2021
Lanterns floating on lake after dark - writing in memorials
Published by Rita Mock-Pike at November 10, 2021
Categories

NaNoWriMo Day 10: Writing in Memorials

November is a busy month in our household. From day 1 to day 30, we have NaNoWriMo on the brain. In the month, we also have my birthday, two birthdays of those who’ve passed, the anniversaries of passings, several friends’ birthdays, a local event we participate in each year, and, of course, Thanksgiving. These days lead to many reflections for me – and many memorials in written word.
Do you like it?
2 Read more
November 8, 2021
Woman writing in journal - just keep writing
Published by Rita Mock-Pike at November 8, 2021
Categories

NaNoWriMo 2021 Day 8: Just Keep Writing

“What is wrong with me? Why did I write that? It’s fatal trash….” I think many of us can say that during NaNoWriMo. We’ve written a page, chapter, or even a 10,000-word chunk of writing that we think is the worst thing ever composed by any human. And, so, we face that problem: “What do I do now? Trash what I’ve written, take the loss, and move forward from somewhere else? Or do I keep going and realize this manuscript will only ‘win’ NaNo for me and nothing else, ever? Or do I move on and just hope, somehow, I can come back in December and redeem this piece of literary vomit?”
Do you like it?
1 Read more
November 7, 2021
woman boxer - strong woman leader
Published by Rita Mock-Pike at November 7, 2021
Categories

NaNoWriMo Day 7: Rethinking the Strong Female Lead

So, as I’ve worked on my own character development, I’ve noticed something in much of the world’s “strong female lead” design. This pattern I’ve seen is this: the “weakening” of women and feminine characters by “masculinizing” the characters in order to have them considered “strong.” Let me explain via some examples.
Do you like it?
0 Read more
November 6, 2021
Woman on couch writing on laptop - speed writing method
Published by Rita Mock-Pike at November 6, 2021
Categories

NaNoWriMo 2021 Day 6: Speed Writing Method – How I Write 10,000 Words in Under 4 Hours

Earlier this month, I mentioned my process for writing 10,000 words in less than four hours. I thought I’d give you the full run-down. May it help some of you as you tackle your NaNoWriMo 2021 writing goals this year!
Do you like it?
4 Read more
Prev page
123
Next page
Resize text-+=