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Writing is good for you
Yesterday, I made the point that writing is good for civilization. It is also good for you. It’s a simple equation as far as I am concerned. Writing helps exercise the brain, and the brain, just like other parts of … Continue reading
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1,667
A week from now, National Novel Writing Month begins, which endeavor challenges its participants to write a 50,000 word novel in 30 days. Success requires writing 1,667 words a day. Many people, mostly non-writers, ask why in the world anyone … Continue reading
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Tagged Future, Intelligence, legacy, NaNoWriMo, power, Writing
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A hot, steaming mess: The NaNoWriMo 2009 post-mortem
After 30 days and 33,898 words written, National Novel Writing Month ended Monday at 11:59. I didn’t make it to the coveted 50,000 word mark, but I think the attempt deserves a review for posterity’s sake and maybe for other … Continue reading
NaNoWriMo Day 11
If I had more days like today, I would already be a published author. Maybe not, but I made good progress today, up to 19,042 words and once again on pace. Of course, something like 8,000 of those words probably … Continue reading
NaNoWriMo Days 8 to 10
Yeah, I’m behind, but the story is better than it would have otherwise been. With tomorrow being Veteran’s Day, I have a chance to catch up a little more. I should be able to hit 25,000 by the weekend, though … Continue reading
