Tag Archives: NaNo 2018

The Post-NaNo 2018 Report (Some Thoughts on Challenges)

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

I’d love to tell you a miracle happened and I somehow managed to cross the 50k line and keep my streak going. It shouldn’t be a surprise it didn’t. There is some value, however, in letting this trend go. When … Continue reading →

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The Third NaNo 2018 Progress Report (Not Much Hope, But Not Giving Up Either)

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

This has been a trial of a NaNo, and it may be, even after I add in the “bonus features” of my process journal, I still won’t manage to get the 50k. On the other hand, a few good days, … Continue reading →

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The Second NaNo 2018 Progress Report (With Signs of Hope, Thoughts on Process, and Short Excerpts)

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

The rewrite idea is working both for and against me, but if the good days overcome the bad ones, I might still squeak out a win. I’m still way in the negative, but I have more words than I am … Continue reading →

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The First NaNo 2018 Progress Report (Hint: It’s a Chaotic Mess)

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

I knew this year’s NaNo would be a rough one. Since 2004, I have participated and won every year. 2018 might be the first time that changes because of things out of my control. It isn’t stopping me from trying, … Continue reading →

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