Tag Archives: NaNoWriMo

Writer Math

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Mary Fran Says

I just returned from a weekend Writer’s Retreat. Nowhere exciting (Roscoe, IL), but the house made for a very comfortable writing atmosphere.We checked in at 4 p.m. Thursday and left at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.That’s about 86 hours of retreat.Assuming breaks, … Continue reading →

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TILT

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Mary Fran Says

I was introduced to Things I Love Thursday (TILT) by a friend through Facebook but when I looked it up online, I found many sources for the quick little lists of things folks are grateful for. In honor of Thanksgiving … Continue reading →

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Literary Mary Chats with Kristin Oakley

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Mary Fran Says

Welcome to the November edition of Literary Mary Chats. Today’s guest is a longtime friend and fellow writer, Kristin Oakley. Kristin Oakley’s debut novel, Carpe Diem, Illinois, won the 2014 Chicago Writers Association Book of the Year Award for non-traditionally published fiction, … Continue reading →

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October Chat–All about NaNoWriMo

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Mary Fran Says

On this, the last Monday of October, I’m pleased to be Chatting with writers Bob Francis and Karen Kerr about National Novel Writing Month, which kicks off Thursday, November 1st. I met Bob many years ago through In Print. He and … Continue reading →

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What I’m Working on Now

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Mary Fran Says

I am so excited to be in the middle of a new/old project. As you may or may not know, November is National Novel Writing Month. NaNoWriMo is a writing challenge where you try to hit a word count goal … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriteMore

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Mary Fran Says

It’s almost November! Can you feel the excitement carried on the brisk winds? The anticipation filling the air like so many golden leaves? The thrill of shorter days and longer hours tackling a wordy adventure while power-caffeinating? November brings National … Continue reading →

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It’s National Novel Writing Month, again

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Mary Fran Says

It’s November and with November comes National Novel Writing Month. NaNoWriMo for short. NaNo for shorter. This is the sixth year I’ve participated. I LOVE NANO. I like having an external deadline, November 30, and an expected outcome, 50,000 words. I like … Continue reading →

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All I really need to know about being a writer, I learned from In Print.

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Mary Fran Says

We celebrated our In Print five year anniversary this past Saturday at Cliffbreakers. As a founding member, I was asked (cough*required*cough) to speak. I struggled with my words, not because I don’t have a million awesome things to say about … Continue reading →

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Not now, it’s NaNo!

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Mary Fran Says

Well, not yet… but soon! After a crazy busy hectic social creative weekend (week, month, year), I’m practicing my mantra for November. For those of you who don’t know, NaNo is short for NaNoWriMo which is short for National Novel … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMoMar

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Mary Fran Says

The last Monday in October has me planning for a hectic November. In addition to Book Club, Card Club and Prompt Club, there are holidays on the horizon… 13 days until BB’s baptism, 22 days until Zach’s birthday, 30 days until … Continue reading →

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