Category Archives: Challenges

And So NaNo 2023 Begins

Posted on November 2, 2023 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

It’s that time of year again. The siren call of the National Novel Writing Month (NaNo) pulls me away from all other tasks to my favorite part of being an author…telling a story. My last few years have been scattered, … Continue reading →

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I’m Back…ish for NaNo 2022

Posted on November 12, 2022 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

It’s NaNo season, and the draw is strong even when I’m mired. I did NaNo last year (though I didn’t finish the 50k), but surprising myself, I didn’t blog about it once. In fact, I’m here because I came to … Continue reading →

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The Fifth and Final NaNo 2020 Progress Report

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

The National Novel Writing Month (NaNo) has been a staple for me ever since I wrote the first draft of Shafter in 2004. I’ve finished as early as on day five and as late as within 10 minutes of the … Continue reading →

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The Fourth NaNo 2020 Progress Report (A Breakthrough!)

Posted on November 24, 2020 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

This NaNo was a near thing, or rather, my participation was this year. I haven’t missed a single year since I started, but it’s been getting rough. I failed to complete my 50k for the first time two years ago, … Continue reading →

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The Third NaNo 2020 Progress Report (Still Learning Things)

Posted on November 17, 2020 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

As of Thursday 11/12: I’m making this note to myself on Thursday 11/12, but I’m hoping there will be more good days than bad going forward. If you followed my NaNo posts last year (or two years ago?), I discovered … Continue reading →

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