Category Archives: Writing Process

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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Guest Post: Maintaining Creativity While Meeting Market Expectations with Fiona Tarr

Posted on November 4, 2020 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

I have enjoyed The Priestess Chronicles from the start with Call of the Druids (my review). Book Three has just come out, and I’ll post my review tomorrow. Meanwhile, Australian author Fiona Tarr has graciously offered a glimpse into her … Continue reading →

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Rebelling Against National Novel Writing Month…Again

Posted on November 3, 2020 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

When I reviewed my National Novel Writing Month (NaNo) posts from last year, I had to laugh. The description, especially at the end of the month, is what I decided to do this year. The only difference is in making … Continue reading →

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Things That Make Me Smile No. 227: I Dare You…

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

This is a little different from my usual smiles, but we’re heading into NaNo season at a swift pace. (National Novel Writing Month starts in November with prep in October.) The quarantine has been a struggle for many creatives who … Continue reading →

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Work at Home Writer: A Room with a Door

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

Many people know of Virginia Woolf’s essay “A Room of One’s Own” if they haven’t read it. With so many working at home thanks to COVID-19, I thought I’d share a bit of my experience. I worked from home as … Continue reading →

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