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Story #1 Drafts

This is the real stuff. The story stuff. The story draft stuff.

16. Now I Know What NaNoWriMo Is

now i know what nanowrimo stands for (national novel writing month); written on white surface with laptop, flowers, pen

Yesterday, my friend Calee told me about a website/writer's workshop called NaNoWriMo. What the heck is that?? I asked. It stands for National Novel ...

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Filed Under: All Writings, Story #1, Story Drafts Tagged With: characters, edit day, problem, story #1 drafts, writing resources

14. Seriously, Beth?

seriously, beth? by amanda r dewitt; words written on a clipboard on a desk surface with glasses, candle, pen and some glitter

I edited yesterday's post to say that I actually edited my story. With my cat Dobby. Cats are super helpful with the writing process. Not at all ...

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Filed Under: All Writings, Story #1, Story Drafts Tagged With: flashback, problem, setting, story #1 drafts, writing anxiety

12. Unsettling for Her

So at 2AM today as I was trying to fall asleep, I sent myself this text: "relate pyramid scheme to women selling stuff in the small town." As ...

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11. I will Definitely Hack Through This

i will definitely hack through this on based on a true story by amanda r dewitt; written on a white surface with a coffee cup sitting on it

I printed out story #1. It's on paper now and it takes up a whole 3.5 pages. Not much, but it's a start! Does anyone else prefer editing with pen and ...

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Filed Under: All Writings, Story #1, Story Drafts Tagged With: late night writing, story #1 drafts, tipsy writing

9. Kick a Chair

kick a chair by amanda r dewitt; image is a white coffee cup with greenery and title to the side

It's 11PM and I have the urge to write more. Story #1 is well on its way. Knock on wood I can keep up the motivation. Self-quarantine is probably ...

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Filed Under: All Writings, Story #1, Story Drafts Tagged With: author questions, late night writing, story #1 drafts

8. How Much Can I Push the Envelope?

Let's write some more story! Y'all are jazzed up, I can feel it. (<-fun fact, I just spelled it "feal" so we are off to a good start) I ...

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Filed Under: All Writings, Story #1, Story Drafts Tagged With: author questions, plot, story #1 drafts, writing anxiety

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I'm a teacher, cat mom, wife to a bearded gentleman, and coffee junkie. I've always secretly wanted to be an author (or not so secretly--I've started 8 other blogs). This is my space to practice. It's not all great. It doesn't all make sense. But I'm doing it anyways. I'm happy you're here. :) Read More…

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