Know the Novel: Part 2 // Writing Unwind the Shadows

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Hey, hey, friends! I'm emerging from my frenzied writing fog to give an update on how my FicFrenzy novel has been going! Whew! It really has been a frenzied few weeks of writing. And I can't believe the event ends FRIDAY! But it's been such a joy gathering with my FicFriends and supporting each other as we make progress on our WIPs. Today I'm joining in on my Know the Novel tag to give a little peek on the chaos that has been my FicFrenzy! Grab the tag yourself HERE! THE WRITING OFUNWIND THE SHADOWS How’s the writing going overall?…

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Know the Novel – Part Two: Within the WIP // A Writer’s Tag

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I cannot believe we are here in November. It is the month of writing, and if you're diving deep into the rush of story creating, this tag is for you! Welcome back for Part 2 of the Know the Novel tag, writers! You may be just gearing up to start your story today or have been at it for a while (we're halfway through FicFrenzy, I can hardly believe it!) or are taking a calmer approach and writing in your own time. But whatever your November looks like, I hope you're allowing some time to honor your dream and give…

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Know the Novel: Part 1 // Introducing Unwind the Shadows

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Fall's FicFrenzy is nearly upon us! Soon I'll be taking advantage of the motivation fall always brings me to type madly away at a new project! Sooo today I'm answering the Know the Novel prompts to introduce you all to the thing that may or may not turn me into a hermit for a month. I'm so excited, guys. Last year, I didn't heavily join in on Fall's FicFrenzy due to life and health and other priorities taking precedence, which is perfectly fine. But boy, do I miss the mad rush of immersing in a first draft for the entirety…

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Know the Novel – Part One: Introduce Your WIP // A Writer’s Tag

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OCTOBER IS HERE. And not only has one of my favorite months of all time graced us with its presence, but it also means gearing up for writing for a lot of us writers which also means... *drumroll* Know the Novel time! I'm pretty sure we writers thrive in the fall. And by thrive I mean stock up on an unhealthy amount of caffeine and candy and hole away in our writing caves for a month at a time only emerging at odd hours to mumble something incoherent about wordcounts and probably needing food. It's great. But if you're a…

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I live! // An Update, Know the Novel, & FicFrenzy

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Hey, friends! I do in fact LIVE. And I'm poking my head in from my hiatus for a little life update and to announce some exciting upcoming things. Whew. It's been quite the past couple of months. In my last post, I mentioned that I needed mitral valve replacement surgery. I am very happy to say that is over and done with! I had surgery on July 19th and have been recovering ever since. It wasn't all smooth sailing, but God was so good through it all. Strangely, the surgery itself was the easy part. I felt so much peace…

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Know the Novel – Part Three: Words Written // A Writer’s Tag

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We've made it, friends! A season of frenzied writing has come to a close, and as golden days shift to the soft hues of winter, it's time to take a breath and celebrate everything we've accomplished. Who else is in shock that December is here? The final month of 2023, friends! It's mindblowing. But whatever this year looked like for you, please take time to remember everything you did. Every word, every step forward is worth celebrating. Life is not about reaching the finish lines but ever moving forward. That is the true win. For the third and final part…

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Know the Novel – Part Two: Within the WIP // A Writer’s Tag

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We've made it to November! And that means Part 2 of the Know the Novel 3-part tag is HERE. Hello, my fellow writers! November is usually a big month in the writing community. Whether you're diving into NaNoWriMo or another writing event today or have reached the halfway point for FicFrenzy (but seriously, how are we halfway there already??), I hope the creativity is flowing, the words are coming, and, most importantly, you're having fun. Writing can be...exhausting. But it can also be such an exhilarating venture, and I hope you don't let the overwhelm of it bog you down…

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Know the Novel – Part One: Introduction // A Writer’s Tag

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Happy October, my friends! My favorite time of the year is at last here, and alongside the cooling temperatures and excuses to drink copious amounts of cozy warm drinks comes, for many of us, the season of writing! Fall is renowned (at least amid the writing community) for its great writing challenges—NaNoWriMo, King's Daughter's Writing Camp, Fiction Frenzy, etc. There is just something about the fall weather that brings that itch for writing. As such, six years ago I created a 3-part tag that offers the community a chance to invite their readership into the writing process and take a…

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Know the Novel 2022: Part 3 // Finishing Dawn’s Fractured Light

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It's December! Which means it is time to jump into Part 3 of Know the Novel! Though it's been a few weeks since I wrapped up my novel, I'm still reeling from the process and am excited to take some time today to reflect (and flail a little). Being as how this was my first year to create and do FallFicFrenzy and my first time in thirteen years to not participate in NaNoWriMo, things felt a tad different. But different by no means is always a bad thing. In fact, all the changes brought a world of unexpected blessings, and…

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Know the Novel – Part Three: Words Written // A Writer’s Linkup

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DECEMBER HAS ARRIVED! And my excitement knows no bounds. Not only is this one of the best months of the year, but it also means I can take a nap words have been written. No matter what fall looked like for you, I do hope you take a moment to reflect on everything you accomplished. Every effort you put into writing that story in your heart matters. Every single word adds up. Every moment spent in your creative pursuits builds that muscle and grows you. And it all deserves to be celebrated. Part 3 of Know the Novel is about…

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