Nanogang Day 11: Spelling Oeuvres
Today the Nanogang talks about spelling without spellcheck and word processor software. GailCarriger.com Join us at the Nanogang Forums Word Counts: Dan: 22829 Gail: 61378 Tori: 4249 Kitty: 2292 Alexis: 3555
Nanogang Day 10: Pants on Fire
Today, the Nanogang talks naming conventions, resets, and pantsing vs. outlines. Resources Mentioned GailCarriger.com Join us at the Nanogang Forums Word Counts: Dan: 21627 Gail: 61036 Tori: 4249 Kitty: 2292 Alexis: 3278
Nanogang Day 9: Our Early Efforts
Today conversation turns to our very first storytelling efforts from our childhoods. Resources Mentioned GailCarriger.com Join us at the Nanogang Forums Word Counts: Dan: 18636 Gail: 58639 Tori: 3299 Kitty: 1844 Alexis: 2773
Nanogang Day 8: Publishing Pitfalls
Today our Nanogang talks about the publishing industry. Resources Mentioned Blade Runner Maze Runner by James Dashner GailCarriger.com Join us at the Nanogang Forums Word Counts: Dan: 16970 Gail: 57963 Tori: 3015 Kitty: 1445 Alexis: 2375
Nanogang 2020 Day 07: The First 3k Challenge
And on the seventh day, we hear the results of Dan and Gail’s 3K challenge! Resources Mentioned GailCarriger.com Join us at the Nanogang Forums Word Counts: Dan: 16296 Gail: 56675 Tori: 3065 Kitty: 1272 Alexis: 1046
Nanogang 2020 Day 06: All’s Quiet on the Nano Front
On the sixth day of Nano, and we’re still writing! Resources Mentioned GailCarriger.com Join us at the Nanogang Forums Word Count: Dan: 11953 Gail:54129 Tori: 2512 Kitty: 1202 Alexis: 1046
Nanogang Day 5: Dude, the Spunky Lesbian
Today the Nanogang talks natural disasters, colorful metaphors, and other interesting topics. Resources Mentioned GailCarriger.com Join us at the Nanogang Forums Word Count: Dan: 10489 Gail: 53169 Tori: 2324 Kitty: 1202 Alexis: 877
Nanogang 2020 Day 3: Dialog and Gender Roles
Today we discuss writing dialog which reflects rigid gender roles in historical and speculative settings. Resources Mentioned GailCarriger.com Join us at the Nanogang Forums Court of Fives by Kate Elliot Word countotals: Dan 6381 Gail 50080 Tori 1262 Kitty 654 Alexis 632
Nanogang 2020 Day 02: Scene Transitions and Character Grooves
On the second day of Nanogang, we discuss what makes a good scene transition and finding your character’s groove. Resources Mentioned: The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett GailCarriger.com Join us at the Nanogang Forums word counts: Dan 4211 Gail 49074 Tori 1000 Kitty 642 Alexis 204
Nanogang 2020 Day 1: Starts and False Starts
On the first day of Nanowrimo my true lo… wait. That’s next month. On the first day of Nanowrimo, Dan fields a listener question on writing, dyslexia, and nanowrimo, and the Nanogang talks about starting. Resources Mentioned: Uncovering the Logic of English: A Common-Sense Approach to Reading, Spelling, and Literacy …