Getting Ready to Rumble
For those of you who have been reading my blog for a while, you know I’m not much of a plotter when it comes to my stories. Now for the most part, this works well for me. But I’ve noticed when the stress in my life begins to build, I don’t work so well by the seat of my pants. Which leads me to my current state of affairs.
NaNoWriMo begins next month. Yes, I’ve known this has been coming, and yes, I’m still super excited about it. I need this kind of structure to get me going again on the writing front. This move has been a bit stressful, and starting a new position on top of that has only added to things. But I feel calm and relaxed when I’m writing.
So I’ve decided to plan out what I’m going to write this week for NaNo. Having a basic plot that I can fall back on will really help me next month, and will help elimiate the stress if I get stuck. And the less stress I have in my life over the next few weeks, the better.
I’m also bouncing because I realized that Sweet and Spicy Spells comes out NEXT WEDNESDAY!! I can’t wait for this release. I had so much fun writing it with Renee. I’m going to try and run a little contest on Wednesday to celebrate. Keep your eyes peeled. 
October 23rd, 2007 at 11:21 pm
Best of luck with NaNoWriMo! I would get stressed just thinking about it, but I think if you have just a basic plan, you’ll be better off. At least I would. And yay for another release!
October 24th, 2007 at 1:46 am
Yay! Congrats on the release! And good luck with NANO!
October 24th, 2007 at 8:28 am
Good luck with NaNo Christine. I don’t know how you do it!!
October 24th, 2007 at 9:38 am
Booze Wylie lots of booze. Just kidding. Seriously I am looking forward to Sweet and Spicy Spells that butt on that cover … ooh, but also know the quality of your writing and Renee’s writing soooo that makes me excited as well.
October 24th, 2007 at 10:06 am
*LOL* Actually I’m completely the opposite. I’m a pantzer. If I’m not under stress, I tend to over analyze too much things when writing, and sometimes end up plotting a lot (which in my case it’s a major draw back). But when I’m under stress, I write fine from the seat of my pants. hehehe!
October 24th, 2007 at 11:52 am
Goodluck with NaNo Christine! And yes, stress is a mean ole witch. Try to keep her sedated . . .
And YEY for Sweet and Spicy Spells, can’t wait to read!!!
October 24th, 2007 at 12:04 pm
I’m in for Nano too Christine. We’re going to kick a ..er…butt!
October 24th, 2007 at 12:14 pm
Good luck with NaNo, Christine!