What is your current word count?

What is your current word count?

BLOG SESSION

April 11th, 2018

Good Morning Friends ~ This is another great Blog Session for all Writers, Authors, Poets, Creative Writers, Fiction Writers, Short Story Writers, Children's Book Writers, Film Writers, Scrip Writers, Journalists, Novelists, and all Friends working on writing projects this month in Camp NaNoWriMo.

If you were here for our last Blog Session then you were informed about how to find your word count in Microsoft Word (just in case you may have been wondering).

Now that many already know about word counters and how to find your wordcount on your writing programs, you will have an indication of just how close you are to the 50,000 word count (which constitutes the making of a Novel).

Today is April 11th.  By April 15th, you should be at the 25,000 word count mark.

So, just what is your word count at this point Writers, Novelists & Authors?

Don't worry if you are a little behind in your word count.  You can easily catch up!

See you back here for our next Blog Session. . .

OUR NEXT BLOG SESSION:

What does being a Writer mean to you?

Peace, Love & Light

By René Allen

©Copyright - René Allen - 2014-2018 - All Rights Reserved

Good Evening Writer

Good Evening Writer

BLOG SESSION

April 8th, 2018

Good Evening Writers and all literary creatives who have decided to take the leap and participate in Camp NaNoWriMo during the month of April 2018.

If you are a Writer at heart, then you are always ready to write.  We have been discussing working on our Book Projects and the making of our new novels during our camp experience this month.

If you have not yet signed up to participate in campnanowrimo for the month of April 2018, it is not too late.  Just click on the link and sign up!

Sign up to participate in

Camp NaNoWriMo

Signing up for Spring Writer's Camp is the first step -- Camp NaNoWriMo is an offshoot of National Novel Writing Month, where Writers get online and create their new Novels in 30 days.  For Spring Camp, you are not limited in whatever it is you'd like to create during the month of April.  The idea is to simply sign up and create a writing project of your choice ~ and the best part:  You get to  meet other Writers & Authors (including Poets), you'll receive good advice and writing tips, you'll complete a writing project at the end of the month, and it is Free!

Getting into the swing of

writing your Novel!

Getting into the swing of typing up your Novel is fun, its inspiring, and it is well worth your time and effort.  My advice to everyone who is doing this for the first time is to just get on your computer or laptop and just start typing!

After you have filled out your Profile and other information for Camp NaNoWriMo, you can check out all of the other areas of the Camp Site.  Remember to check your mailbox inside Camp NaNo (which is located under the "CONVERSATION" tab).  You'll find good tips inside your mailbox, and interesting updates.

You can also invite a friend to join you at Camp NaNo, and you may also want your friend to be inside the same Cabin with you.

Choose your Cabin Mates

(Sign up to join others or create your own private Cabin)

For all Writers who have not yet created their book cover and are trying to figure out how to go about making one, you'll want to be here for our next Blog Session entitled "Creating your Book Cover".

Until our next Blog Session dear Writers, spend time online getting familiar with the  Camp NaNoWriMo site, and also take segments of time during your day to write your novel and/or  work on your Writing Project.

Remember, NaNoWriMo is also on Facebook as well as Twitter.

See you in our next Session Writer!

OUR NEXT BLOG SESSION:

"Creating your Book Cover"

Peace, Love & Light

By René Allen

©Copyright - René Allen - 2014-2018 - All Rights Reserved

What does it mean to really let the Writer in you W R I T E? ~ Part 3 ~

What does it mean

to really let the Writer

in you

W R I T E?

~ Part 3 ~

BLOG SESSION

April 7th, 2018

Good Morning Writers ~ We're back for another wonderful Session so that you may learn how to really let the Writer in you WRITE.

If you are wondering about how in the world you can make this happen, you'll need to grab your trusty Journal and take some notes...

Journal Notes for the Writer in you!

First off, you'll need to jot down the topic that strikes your fancy.  Do you like writing about your life?  Do you enjoy writing about a particular subject matter that others may be interested in ~ like a hobby you enjoy?  Do you like writing about Science?  Do you enjoy writing about an area of interest that others have trouble with ~ like speaking before a crowd?  Do you have funny stories that you would like to write about that others would find entertaining?  Are you one of those individuals who have encountered paranormal activities that you'd like to tell others about in a way that only you can?  Do you have a romance novel rolling around in your head?

Writing about who YOU are.

Maybe you are just one of those Writers that can write a story about who you are at the core of your being that will be a fascinating read for others!

Just maybe, you could have a story buried inside of you that will only come forth if you simply sit down at your computer and start typing without thinking about what is pouring out.  This Session is all about getting out of your own way.  You'll have to stop blocking the Writer in you from showing up for duty.

If you are a Diary Writer or a Journal Writer and you take time daily to write down your thoughts, it may be helpful for you to pull out some of those old Diaries and/or Journals and check out what is in them!

 Go over your old Diary

and/or

Journal writings

Never be afraid to write.  Write with ink ~ write with pencil ~ write with marker ~ write and make illustrations, drawings, artworks, diagrams...inspire and motivate your "self".  Stimulate your soul by going for walks with your headset.  Listen to music that you enjoy as you take your walks.  Do what makes you happy, and after that ~ W R I T E.

Poets are blessed to have words that flow...

Poets ~ You have absolutely no reason whatsoever not to have a writing ready to pour out of you -- after all, Poets are naturally gifted.  Start putting together a compilation of your poems.

Whatever you do today, my advice to you is to take a moment to sit and get quiet with the Writer inside of you.  Ask the Writer in you what they would like to talk about.  Then get your tape recorder and start talking.  If you don't have a tape recorder, then get your notepad and start writing.  When you are done, relax ~ you've begun your journey whether you realize it or not.  Writing is simply a thought away.  All you have to do is let your fingers move around on the computer keys.  If you need music to inspire you, go at it dear Writer...

Simulate your mind with music

W R I T E R

See you in the next Session!

OUR NEXT BLOG SESSION:

Good Evening Writer

Peace, Love & Light

By René Allen

©Copyright - René Allen - 2014-2018 - All Rights Reserved

What does it mean to really let the Writer in you W R I T E? ~ Part 2

What does it mean to really let the Writer in you

W R I T E?

Part 2

BLOG SESSION

April 6th, 2018

Good Morning Writers, Authors, Poets, Novelists, Journalists, Script Writers, Film Writers, and emerging authors following along on our Blog today ~ If I left out the description that fits you, fear not ~ YOU are included.

Grab your Journal friends, because we're going to be discussing something that you'll want to keep close to your heart ~ it is about your Writing for the entire month of April during Spring Writer's Camp online...

Journal Notes ~ Spring Writing Camp

campnanowrimo.org

The most precious thing about writing during the month of April 2018 is that you will discover a new chapter of your life when you begin to work on your fabulous novel.  Today's Blog Session is all about letting the Writer in you really get busy working on the intended mission ... and what might that be?  You are intended to ~ WRITE!

Some of our friends following along are thinking about writing short stories during Spring Camp.  Others have a great Documentary in mind.  Then, there are a few here that would like to get started writing their Memoir.

Let us not forget that we have plenty of Film Writers amongst us, as well as Script Writers.  And, the poets amongst us are ready to put together their poetry collections during the month of April.

Writers working together online to get their

literary works competed during the month of April 2018.

If this is your first time participating in Camp NaNoWriMo online during Spring Camp, you are not alone, there are many other first time Camp Writers online.  Don't hesitate to ask questions that arise in your mind.  You can ask here on the Blog or once inside Camp . . .

If you have not yet picked your Genre, you'll want to get that out of the way.  If you are undecided about which genre fits your literary work, just take a moment to check out this simplified link to get a better idea of what Genres are out there...

Genres of Literature

Genres of Literature List

Pick our your Genre dear Writer,

and we'll be back with our next fantastic

BLOG SESSION!

OUR NEXT BLOG SESSION:

What does it mean

to really let the Writer

in you

W R I T E?

~ Part 3 ~

Peace, Love & Light

By René Allen

©Copyright - René Allen - 2014-2018 - All Rights Reserved

Camp NaNoWriMo ~ I started writing!

BLOG SESSION

April 4th, 2018

Good Afternoon Writers, Authors, Poets, Artists, Blog Readers, Followers, New Members to our Blog, and Visitors!

If you have just recently joined us this month to learn more about Camp NaNoWriMo ~ Welcome!  If you are a Writer, Author, emerging author, Poet, or interested in meeting other Writers and learning more about publishing your book, you are in the right place!

For those of you who are working on a writing project, or who have new book ideas that you'd like to get accomplished this year, the month of April is a good time to start working on what you'd like to see come to fruition.  Remember, Spring is the season when everything blooms and the air is fresh...and so is your mind!

"To be a good writer, an honest writer,

and a writer who actually writes,

it's important to reevaluate one's inhibitions."

~ Byran Hutchinson ~

From "Writer's Doubt" the book.

One thing about writing ~ You'll write your first Novel, and you'll wonder why you haven't written more.  You'll also find that writing is constantly on your mind.

Writing comes naturally to the destined Author!

Like those of you here who like to write poetry, you know how you sometimes grab a piece of paper to jot down the lines or thoughts that run through your mind during the day that make for a good poem?  It is the same for Writers, Authors and Novelists that love writing books.  It pays to also have a tape recorder or a smartphone that you can record your writing notes on.  Many a time you think you will not forget the thought that runs through your mind ~ and many a time you've been mistaken.  Be safe ~ write down your thoughts or record them for your next poem, book, play, song, film, documentary, speech, or any other literary work that you are working on.

Some of our friends here who have been following our Blog for a few years are already familiar with Camp NaNoWriMo ~ which is an offspring of NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) ~ wherein Writers get together each year during the month of November and write a Novel or a Writing Project in 30 (thirty) days.  To learn more about the site where Writers get online to work on their Novels in 30 days, click on the NaNoWriMo link above.  If you have not yet participated during the month of November, now is a good time to sign up and review the Site for this year's November Writing frenzy online.

Review the Site and be ready when

November 2018 rolls around.

For those who have never written a Novel ~ a Novel constitutes about fifty-thousand (50,000) words or more.  If this seems like a lot to you, (if you have never written that many words before), it really isn't.  Once you do it the first time, it is a breeze to do so again, and again, and again!  You'll never know how it feels to write a Novel if you never try to write one of your own.

Books are exciting reads ~ especially when you are the Author.  

Fear not Author!

For today, just make sure that you sign up to participate in Camp NaNoWriMo, and fill out all of the necessary items that we discussed yesterday...

1)  Complete your Profile;

2)  Create your writing project (book title or project title);

3)  Select your Cabin preference;

4)  Review all the areas of the Site; and

5)  Don't forget to check your campnonowrimo mailbox once

      you've signed up!

If you've already starting writing and are working on your Novel or Writing Project ~ Good for you!  Be sure to set a daily goal of how many words you'd like to accomplish.  Check in with your Cabin mates if you are in a Cabin with others.  Also check out the Camp NaNo Forums by clicking on this link.

We'll be back here tomorrow with more information for you, so be sure to check in.  You can also sign up to follow our Blog by email (if you have not done so already), by looking over in the far right-hand column under my eyeball to enter in your email address then click the "Submit" button, and you will receive each of our Blog Sessions as soon as they are published.

Get excited Authors ~ this is going to be a lot of FUN!

Don't be scared ~ you can do it!

Peace, Love & Light

By René Allen

©Copyright - René Allen - 2014-2018 - All Rights Reserved

   

More about . . .Camp NaNoWriMo

TODAY'S BLOG SESSION

More about . . .

Camp NaNoWriMo

April 2nd, 2018

Good Afternoon Blog Readers, Writers, Followers & Visitors ~ This Session is for all of the Creative Writers, Authors, Novelists, emerging authors, poets, Memoirists, and individuals who are interested in working on their books for publication and/or your Writing Projects.  If you have been dreaming of writing your book, or if you are working on a new Writing Project, you are in the right spot!

Everyone who was here for our last Session was provided with the link to sign up for participation (for free) in CampNaNoWriMo.  Inside the Camp you will be able to set up your profile and list the information in association with the book or writing project that you plan to work on during the month of April.

Springtime is a good time to work on your book.  If you will, please grab your Journal to take a few notes on what you can expect while working on your book writing project in Camp . . .

JOURNAL NOTES

Once inside CampNaNoWriMo, you will first set up your Profile if you have not ever participated in Camp before.  If you have participated in National Novel Writing Month during November online, then you will already be able to sign in with the same Profile information that you use for NaNoWriMo.org.

First, you'll need to set up your Profile (under the tab MY CAMP NANO ~ Camper Info).  Your Camper Info will include your Author name, your Location, your Occupation, your Hobbies, your Favorite Books/Authors, your Favorite Noveling Music, your Favorite Camp Activity, your Website, and your Brief Bio.

If you have already decided on the name of your Novel, be sure to put that information in under the tab:  MY CAMP NANO ~ My Writing Projects.  You'll be able to add the title of your Novel, the Category that your Novel falls under (choices are Novel, Nonfiction, Poetry, Revision, Script, Short Stories, or Other).

Next, you'll need to insert your Goal information ~ i.e., 50,000 words (which is the length of a Novel).  You can have a goal of as many words as you like.  It can be more or less than 50,000 words.

You'll also need to decide on a Genre for your book.  The choices of Genres on the pull-down screen are:  Adventure, Children's Fiction, Erotic, Fanfiction, Fantasy, Historical, Horror/Supernatural, LGBT+, Literary, Mainstream, Mystery, Personal, Religious/Spiritual, Romance, Satire/Humor, Science Fiction, Thriller/Suspense, Women's Fiction, Young Adult, or Your Choice.

Then you can add your Synopsis.  And next an Excerpt.

You'll also need to input your Book Cover design file (Your cover will be resized and cropped to 230x300 pixels (portrait).  Maximum file size is 1 megabyte.

There is more to be done, and you can explore once inside the Site.  Getting acquainted with CampNaNo is not only exciting, it is also a lot of fun.  Working on writing your next new Novel is always exciting.  If this is your first time writing a Novel, it will be all the more interesting for you.  Be sure to come back here to gain more insight about CampNaNoWriMo!

OUR NEXT BLOG SESSION:

More insight about CampNaNoWriMo!

Peace, Love & Light

By René Allen

©Copyright - René Allen - 2014-2018 - All Rights Reserved

Time to get ready for Writer's Camp! (April 2018)

Time to get ready for

Writer's Camp!

(April 2018)

BLOG SESSION

April 1st, 2018

Good Afternoon Writers, Authors, Novelists, Poets, emerging authors, Journalists, and all creative writers who are preparing to write something amazing...

We Writers are getting ready to participate in the wonderful place for Writers who are focused on their book writing, Memoirs, Biographies, poetry, and other Writing Projects.  The place that I am referring to is online, and it is called Camp NaNoWriMo.

For those of you who are really ready to get into your writing now that Spring is here, Camp NaNoWriMo is the place for you!

Springtime, (during the month of April 2018), we Writers will be busy cranking out our next interesting Novel.  What about you?  Will you be participating at Camp NaNoWriMo in the virtual world?  If you plan to write your first book, your next book, or work on a Writing Project, the month of April is a good time for you to get online and get busy creating your next masterpiece.  All you have to do if you have never participated before at Camp NaNo is to click on the link and sign up!  It is free, and it is FUN!

For those of you who have participated during the month of November in previous years ~  (November is National Novel Writing Month) online at:   NaNoWriMo.org ~ you will have an idea of what writing a Novel in 30 days is all about.  During Camp online at Campnanowrimo.org, we'll be doing the same thing we do during the month of November.  At Camp, you have the freedom to write whatsoever you desire, and it doesn't have to be a Novel.  You can write a poetry book, a Memoir, a Biography, a Research Project, or any other Writing Project that you are interested in creating.

There is a lot to talk about when it comes to Camp NaNo, so before we really get into more details, just click on the link and sign up . . .

CAMPNaNoWriMo.org

Be sure to join us back here for more details and writing tips after you have signed up for Camp!

OUR NEXT BLOG SESSION:

More about . . .

Peace, Love & Light

By René Allen

©Copyright - René Allen - 2014-2018 - All Rights Reserved