2018 NaNo Chronicles: Day 15
November the 15th is officially DAY ONE of WEEK THREE.
How are we past the hump already? Nan and Octavia reflect on a rough WEEK TWO and remind each other to be gentle with yourself and your goals. And also, they’re both behind but finishing on time and on target is not out of reach!
Happy writing.
DAY 15 TOTAL WORDS:
Nan: 12,993
Octavia: 13,370
Are you participating in NaNoWriMo, too?
Buddy with Nan here: https://nanowrimo.org/participants/rebelgeek
Buddy with Octavia here: https://nanowrimo.org/participants/octaviaaivatco
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2018 NaNo Chronicles: Day 8
Nan and Octavia reflect on some heaviness over the last few days, and how life’s responsibilities can interfere with the artists’ visions!
REAL TALK THO AMIRITE CREATIVES CANNIGETTA AMEN.
And a big shoutout to all the incredible Firsts in office, thanks to voters this mid-term election. Over a hundred women hold seats, plus new and overdue representation from indigenous people, the LGBTQ community, young powerhouses, healthcare and medical professionals, and scientists.
Never doubt your power. Always trust your voice. And vote like your life depends on it.
Happy writing.
DAY 8 TOTAL WORDS:
Nan: 12,993
Octavia: 6881
Are you participating in NaNoWriMo, too?
Buddy with Nan here: https://nanowrimo.org/participants/rebelgeek
Buddy with Octavia here: https://nanowrimo.org/participants/octaviaaivatco
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2018 NaNo Chronicles: Day 4
November the 4th be with you! Nan and Octavia check in on Day 4 and report on their wins, losses, curve balls and updated expectations.
And also… surprise fun with OTC cold remedies.
DAY 4 TOTAL WORDS:
Nan: 7273
Octavia: 6095
Are you participating in NaNoWriMo, too?
Buddy with Nan here: https://nanowrimo.org/participants/rebelgeek
Buddy with Octavia here: https://nanowrimo.org/participants/octaviaaivatco
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2018 NaNo Chronicles: Day 1
It’s NOVEMBER 1st, which means it’s National Author’s Day, which also happens to be the first day of National November Writing Month!
Nan and Octavia reflect on Day 1 of this annual international marathon for writers and absorb the magnitude of what makes NaNoWriMo so magical.
DAY 1 TOTAL WORDS:
Nan: 2654
Octavia: 2148
Are you participating in NaNoWriMo, too?
Buddy with Nan here: https://nanowrimo.org/participants/rebelgeek
Buddy with Octavia here: https://nanowrimo.org/participants/octaviaaivatco
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Episode 9: I swearded
With all of the prep and excitement ramping up to NaNoWriMo 2018 (WHICH IS IN TWO DAYS), Nan and Octavia think about what comes next. After you complete the world’s next greatest novel this November, you need to find the best next step for yourself. To get your work out into the world, you can either independently publish or shop around for the best literary agent or publisher.
In this episode, the ladies focus on shopping around and list a few tools to help you get started including:
- #MSWL
- Writer’s Digest
- An app from the future
- AND MORE!
Listen in and get pumped about your own potential reach as an author.
Happy Writing!
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Bonus Episode 2: Nano According to Nan
GET EXCITED BECAUSE IT’S ANOTHER TOP TEN!
In the as-promised second bonus episode, Octavia interviews Nan for a Top Ten of Nano for Newbies. National November Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is NEXT WEEK. Both Nan and Octavia are participating in NaNoWriMo this year and will be spending all of next month’s episodes checking-in on their newest novel progress for the annual competition.
Since Nan has participated in NaNoWriMo twice, and Octavia has never done it before, the Stalled hosts want to take advantage of Nan’s been-there-done-that experience and prep for next week.
If you’ve always wanted to write a novel or just want to join the writing party, head over to the NaNo web site (www.nanowrimo.org), create a profile and let 2018 be your year! Whether you commit to the challenge or just want to follow them and see what it’s all about, you’ve got some company along the way.
Listen and learn, and buddy up with the ladies on the NaNo site — Nan @rebelgeek and Octavia @octaviaaivatco.
#happywriting
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Episode 8: So Many Teeth
This week, Nan steps into the sister-therapist role and talks Octavia out of a terrible case of fear and self-doubt over her biblical fiction novel concept. The two discuss the triggers behind writer’s block, and the boldness in storytelling, especially within the context of organized religion and how to choose honesty, even when writing fiction. Since the “counseling” session took up the entire episode, stay tuned for a bonus episode where Octavia interviews Nan about her Top Ten Things to Know for NaNoWriMo — because you can’t have NaNoWriMo without your Nan.
Disclaimer: neither Nan nor Octavia are trained, licensed or certified therapists — they are women with a lot of empathy, great listening skills, piles of support for each other and pockets full of good ideas.
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FML: Amuse-Bouche – Introducing FML
Meet Darla, Keena and Octavia — we’re the hosts of FML, the latest show from Tavinda Media. On FML: Fork My Life, we digest wisdom at the table — we focus on the fellowship and conversations that are born around good meals. We get real and raw and vulnerable…but don’t worry, we will talk about the food, too!
Experience the Chicago food scene in a whole new way. Subscribe now and don’t miss a morsel.
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Episode 7: Aurora’s Rural Brewery
This week was a crazy week for the blossoming best-selling authors so they bypassed their weekly goals check-in and focus on their recurring supernatural writing affirmations with a Top Ten list of Weird Shit. If you’re like Nan and Octavia and look for signs in life, this episode will give you chills! And if you’re not normally into unexplained coincidences, this episode might just make you a believer…
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Fillimore’s Flight
Dream, a podcast about the stories our brains tell us in our sleep, explores historic and well-known dreams. Today, however, I’m reading you a story that isn’t very well-known…yet.
In fact, it’s been collecting dust in the cloud. I wrote ten years ago – it is one of my first children’s stories. It follows a young ill-behaved boy and a new interesting friend that has a very unique way of getting his point across. This episode of Dream, Fillimore’s Flight, is for lovers of fables and supernatural behavioral intervention.
Fillimore’s Flight and its accompanying cello music were written and produced by Octavia Reese. Visit http://www.tavindamedia.com for more details and visit http://www.patreon.com/tavindamedia to support Dream and other Tavinda Media shows.
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