GSG NaNoWriMo Tip 30 - Continue? Y/N

Because all of this has happened before... and all of this will happen again... here's day 30 of 30 days of GSG Quick Tips.

In this episode you get a few words of encouragement and warnings considering...
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Don't Just Write in November. Keep It Up. And try different kinds of writing. Edit. Learn your craft. Storyfix. I Should Be Writing. Writing Excuses. How To Think Sideways. (How To Revise Your Novel is an upcoming course... I'll link to it when it becomes publicly available.)

Here's a link to last year's project.

Here's a link to this year's project.

If writing isn't your thing, give yourself a pat on the back, and go find your thing. If it IS your bag... then you're not alone. Now Go WRITE!

Enjoy!
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GSG NaNoWriMo Tip 29 - Last Chances and Sphinxes

Because I Love You, Flash, but we only have hours to save the Earth, FLASH!... here's day 29 of 30 days of GSG Quick Tips.

In this episode you get a few words of encouragement and warnings considering...
One Day More (I do not start singing Les Miserables at this point, though I was sorely tempted).
Using this month to get you past the First Gate to the Southern Oracle.

Enjoy!
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NaNoWriMo Weekend Update #4

Because really, we've only just begun... here's the fourth (and final!) weekend update brought to you by GSG Quick Tips.

In this episode I get to sit back and listen to Doug Rapson over at Geek Acres regale us about... me? Really? Well, true. No underground bunker, no henchmen, nary a minion in sight. Yet.

Enjoy!

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GSG NaNoWriMo Tip 27 - SO CLOSE, but not to a weirdness magnet

Because Johnny Cage loved those sunglasses... loved them so darn much... here's Day 27 of 30 days of GSG Quick Tips.

In this episode you get a few words of encouragement and warnings considering...
Being close. Being really, really darn close. Three days left. Go for it.
AND don't hang around weirdness magnets.
Also, werewolves are nice people, but The Hulk Rule applies.

Enjoy!
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GSG NaNoWriMo Tip 26 - Percentages and Drafts

Because Werewolves are MUCH COOLER than sparkly vampires, here's Day 26 of 30 days of GSG Quick Tips.

In this episode you get a few words of encouragement and warnings considering...
Taking some time AWAY from writing. (Just a little bit).
You've got JUST enough room for another twist, and some awesome action. Pack it in there! It's just a first draft, right? Does it have to make sense? No. You can fix it in post. CRAM IN THE AWESOME!
And enjoy it!

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GSG NaNoWriMo Tip 25 - Eat, then Write or Die!

Because we all need to make a saving throw vs. triptophan-induced napping tomorrow, here's Day 25 of 30 days of GSG Quick Tips.

In this episode you get a few words of encouragement and warnings considering...
Making your characters earn their ending...
Print vs. A/V...
Write or DIE!
And... we're thankful for all of you.

Enjoy! (and keep writing!)
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GSG NaNoWriMo Tip 24 - On The Appropriate Use of Chicken Scissors

Because even though I may be in Houston with family, it's STILL NOVEMBER: Here's Day 24 of 30 days of GSG Quick Tips.

In this episode you get a few words of encouragement and warnings considering...
Promises you make to your reader. By which I mean, chicken scissors. (Have I mentioned Scott Sigler enough?)
And moving from Frankenstein's Monster to a beautiful work of fiction.

Enjoy! (and keep writing)
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GSG NaNoWriMo Tip 23 - Climactic Pride vs. Epic Prejudice!

Because My Throat Wouldn't Let Me Record Four Pirate Episodes In One Night, here's day 23 of 30 GSG Quick Tips.

In this episode you get a few words of encouragement and warnings considering...
You've been building up to the epic conclusion. You're in the last reel! You know what the last reel of a Bond flick is, right? Marines! Explosions! Jaws! Sharks! Battles in Space! Etc, etc, etc...

Bring the awesome, and enjoy!

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GSG NaNoWriMo Tip 22 - One More Shocking Twist!

Because I Came Here Tonight To Hear The Crowd Go BOOM! Shake Shake Shake the Room: here's day 22 of 30 days of GSG Quick Tips.

In this episode you get a few words of encouragement and warnings considering...
You're headed into the final reel! What will you do with this when you're done? Start thinking about it... but don't stop writing.

A quick note re: editing when you're done, given by the FDO himself.
Someone comes to town, someone leaves town.

Enjoy!
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NaNoWriMo Weekend Update #3

Because Doug Rapson is THE MAN... here's the third Weekend Update brought to you by GSG Quick Tips.

In this episode I get to sit back and listen to Doug Rapson over at Geek Acres regale us about... me? Really? Perhaps this will provide some context (note, I'm not in NOCTURNAL).

Enjoy!

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GSG NaNoWriMo Tip 20 - Write Or Die Or Face Me Clockwork Owl!

Because what is love anyway? Does anybody love anybody anyway? Of course we do, and that's why this is Day 20 of 30 days of GSG Quick Tips.
In this episode you get a few words of encouragement and warnings considering...
Write or DIE!
The Divine Wrath of Laurence Olivier and Ray Harryhausen!

And that's it. We're getting right down to it. Ten More Days.
Enjoy it!
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GSG NaNoWriMo Tip 19 - Podcasting Your Feedback

Just a quick feedback episode tonight. After tonight, some things clear out of my calendar, and hopefully I'll be able to catch up (I'm a little behind).

NorvalJoe is a regular contributor to GreatHites.
Leprechauns can be beaten for gold.
And Scott Roche is the author of Archangel. He likes Tumbler. (TumblerNovel.net)

I also mention David Niall Wilson, and Nathan Lowell (again).

Keep writing!

And enjoy!

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GSG NaNoWriMo Tip 18 - It's Your Voice, but Learn to Sing!

Because it's there, here's Day 18 of 30 days of GSG Quick Tips.

In this episode you get a few words of encouragement and warnings considering...

30,000 words. You Rock. It's your voice, use it. But learn how. And then practice.

And Enjoy!

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GSG NaNoWriMo Tip 17 - Keep a' Goin', and Shoot for that Moment!

Because droids aren't known for tearin' people's arms outta their sockets when they lose... here's day 17 of 30 days of GSG Quick Tips.

In this episode you get a few words of encouragement and warnings considering...
Diggin' in your heels, and keepin' goin'. Even world famous authors feel that they stink sometimes. Wait until editing before you really tear yourself a new one. (I'm pretty sure that story came from Mur Lafferty's I Should Be Writing Podcast...)

And have fun. Shoot for something cool at the end.

And as always, enjoy!

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GSG NaNoWriMo Tip 16 - Empires and the Dangers of Marrying their Hot Queens

Because I ain't no Hollaback Girl... here's day 16 of 30 days of GSG Quick Tips.

In this episode you get a few words of encouragement and warnings considering...Beatin' the stuffing out of your characters. There were only three Star Wars films. (Han Shot First, but we're talking about This One). And why blood tests before marriage may not be a bad idea after all.
Enjoy!

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Because I'm too legit - too legit to quit... here's day 15 of 30 days of GSG Quick Tips.

In this episode you get a few words of encouragement and warnings considering...

Boats - which one are you in? And Codes - Pirates don't have 'em, don't use 'em, and trying to talk about 'em just makes you an easy target for the relinquishment of your gold, your wenches, and your grog. By the way, you should also be listening to, or have already listened to: Nathan Lowell's Solar Clipper books.

Enjoy!

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NaNoWriMo Weekend Update #2

Because Doug Rapson is THE MAN... here's the second Weekend Update brought to you by GSG Quick Tips.

In this episode I get to sit back and listen to Doug Rapson over at Geek Acres regale us about... me? Really? Maybe this will give us some context... (incidentally, do you have your copy of 7th Son: Descent yet? Why the heck not?)

Enjoy!

UPDATE: I spaced adding the actual ep. Doh! Thanks to a commenter for the prod!

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GSG NaNoWriMo Tip 13 - Critical Twists!

Because I don't know much, but I know I love you... here's day 13 of 30 days of GSG Quick Tips.

In this episode you get a few words of encouragement and warnings considering...
Feedback from Scott and Rick, how to take criticism (brought to you by Judy Garland), and unexpected twists!

Enjoy!

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GSG NaNoWriMo Tip 12 - This is not the greatest podcast in the world, this is just a tribute.

Because parents just don't understand... here's day 12 of 30 days of GSG Quick Tips.

In this episode you get a few words of encouragement and warnings considering...
rewarding yourself for your labors, the benefits of a day off, and not leaving the newb lieutenant as the only guy back in the APC.

Enjoy!

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GSG NaNoWriMo Tip 11 - Haters And Their Precursors in the Greek Pantheon

Because you make me feel like dancin', here's day 11 of 30 days of GSG Quick Tips.

In this episode you get a few words of encouragement and warnings considering...
How popular it is to hate that which is commercially successful. And how popular it is to compare your daughter's beauty to that of Kraken-summoning, insanely jealous Greek goddesses.

Enjoy!

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GSG NaNoWriMo Tip 10 - Keeping Your Head In the Game Unless You're an Intelligent Tank

Because I'm working off my karmic debt, here's day 10 of 30 days of GSG Quick Tips.

In this episode you get a few words of encouragement and warnings considering...
Sticking with it, at least for this month (hey, you're 1/3 of the way through, why stop now?) Jerry Pournelle says what I said yesterday (his article is here), and if you're an intelligent tank, (or the Longshoreman of the Apocalypse), keep your brain outside your body. (start here, and just keep going).

Enjoy!

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GSG NaNoWriMo Tip 9 - Reality is calling, how's your reception?

Because what the world needs now is love, sweet love... here's day 9 of 30 days of GSG Quick Tips.

In this episode you get a few words of encouragement and warnings considering...
You Should Be Enjoying This. Yes, It's Work. Enjoy it! Also, self-mutilation and television reception.

Enjoy!

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GSG NaNoWriMo Tip 8 - Editing Now Gets You a Crane Kick to the Face!

Because the fountain of wisdom just keeps bubbling up... here's day 8 of 30 days of GSG Quick Tips.

In this episode you get a few words of encouragement and warnings considering...
Allowing Yourself To Suck Now! And A Word or Two on the Sweeping of Legs! (Don't!)

Enjoy!

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NaNoWriMo Weekend Update #1

Because I have awesome friends... here's the first Weekend Update brought to you by GSG Quick Tips.

In this episode I get to sit back and listen to Doug Rapson over at Geek Acres regale us about... me? Really? Maybe this will give us some context...

Enjoy!

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GSG NaNoWriMo Tip 6 - Emotional Boomsticks!

Because the voices in my head won't shut up... here's day 6 of 30 days of GSG Quick Tips.

In this episode you get a few words of encouragement and warnings considering... Writing with an end in mind! And Fighting Zombies Across Space and Time!

Enjoy!

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GSG NaNoWriMo Tip 5 - Minimum Battery Requirements

Because I'm just that kind of guy... here's day 5 of 30 days of GSG Quick Tips.

In this episode you get a few words of encouragement and warnings considering... Minimum Word Counts! Batteries!

Enjoy!

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GSG NaNoWriMo Tip 4 - TK and Sports Almanacs!

Because The Power of the Black Can Compels Me, here's day 4 of 30 days of GSG Quick Tips.

In this episode you get a few words of encouragement and warnings considering... Editing your work as you go! (DON'T!) Scalzi! Stackpole! Last Year's NaNoWriMo! And Sports Almanacs!

Enjoy!

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GSG NaNoWriMo Tip 3 - Google Docs and Monkey Paws!

Because I have too many hours in the day, here's day 3 of 30 days of GSG Quick Tips.

In this episode you get a few words of encouragement and warnings considering... Sharing your work online at Google Docs! Like I'm doing Here! And The Horrors of Potassium Benzoate! (YouTube Link)

Enjoy!

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GSG NaNoWriMo Tip 2 - Dropbox and Mashed Potatoes!

Because I'm obviously delusional, here's day 2 of 30 days of GSG Quick Tips.

In this episode you get a few words of encouragement, and warnings considering... Backing up your stuff! Mashed Potato Sculpture! and Axe Wielding Ed McMahon Impersonators!

Enjoy!

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GSG NaNoWriMo Tip 1 - Space Vampires!

Because I'm obviously not busy enough, here's day 1 of 30 days of GSG Quick Tips.

In this episode you get a few words of encouragement, and warnings considering... Space Vampires! (Hulu Link) BattleStar Galactica! Six Degrees of Survival Separation!

Enjoy!

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