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- November 6th, 2009
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Nicole's Writing Space
Don’t Freak Out
Or rather I guess I would be happy if you actually freaked out, because that would mean you enjoyed my blog. Anyway, yes, as you can see there is nothing here. But again, don’t go anywhere. I to…
- November 2nd, 2009
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Nicole's Writing Space
NaNoWriMo Day 2
Well, the second day of NaNoWriMo is coming to a close. I am a little over my targeted goal for today. Not as much as I’d like, but my goal is to write better this year, even if I never actually…
- November 1st, 2009
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Nicole's Writing Space
Writing Tool Kits
Three of my children and my husband are busy laughing at me, because I have assembled what I call my ‘Writer’s Tool Kit’. Well laugh all you want, but it helps. The only reason that…
- October 31st, 2009
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Nicole's Writing Space
Happy Halloween and NaNoWriMo Eve
First, Happy Halloween. If you are going trick or treating tonight, have fun and be safe. Oh, and take lots of pictures so I can laugh at you so I can see how much fun you had! I cannot believe that…
- October 28th, 2009
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Nicole's Writing Space
New NaNoWriMo iPod and iPhone app.
I guess enough people expressed an interest in having an app. developed for their iPod or iPhone for National Novel Writing Month (nanowrimo). Netphase developed a .99 app for the special program that…
- October 26th, 2009
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Nicole's Writing Space
Just Cannot Wait…
I cannot believe that in one week, I will be spending the day typing away at my new novel. The official count down is fully in swing, and now its so close I can almost touch it. Are you ready? I will…
- October 25th, 2009
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Nicole's Writing Space
My Last Hurrah Before NaNoWriMo
My best friend Amy’s husband is in a popular local band, Whiskey Dixon and I go to most of the gigs. I traveled with the band to Decatur, Illinois one last time this weekend, before entering int…
- October 19th, 2009
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Nicole's Writing Space
NaNoWriMo Cookbooks
I love cooking. Don’t believe me? My other two blogs focus a lot on that fact: The Daily Dish and Frugal Changes. For the past couple of years, another NaNoWriMo participant who goes by DM has b…
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Nicole's Writing Space
The NaNoWriMo Blog Meme
I love answering questions, which probably means I love doing blog meme’s, which is why I am doing this one. Well, that and the fact that I’m a NaNoWriMo addict. If you don’t know wh…
- October 17th, 2009
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Nicole's Writing Space
Need Plot Help? Need a Name? Quirk? Line?
Every year on the NaNo forums, there are dozens of threads started that are inspiring and helpful. There are even dare threads where you can insert a purple monkey who loves steak sandwiches somewhere…
- October 16th, 2009
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Nicole's Writing Space
Need Help With Your Novel Outline?
The one complaint I have heard a lot this year, is that many newer novelist are unsure how to outline for their story. Some people swear by a certain method, but I believe we can learn from them all.…
- October 15th, 2009
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Nicole's Writing Space
NaNoWriMo Advice, Articles and Tips
Are you doing NaNoWriMo for the first time this year? Feeling a little overwhelmed? If you aren’t new, are you struggling for plot ideas? Did you lose last year and you want to make this year a…
- October 14th, 2009
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Nicole's Writing Space
NaNo Nicknames
Today’s comic by Debbie pokes a little fun at NaNo nicknames. Unfortunately, mine isn’t related to NaNo at all. I’m ’simplywriting’ over on the boards. Why? Because IR…
- October 12th, 2009
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Nicole's Writing Space
Repost: 10 Proven Tips for Getting 50,000 Words in a Month
This is a repost from last years NaNo. I know it was helpful last year, so I’m posting it again. If you have a tip, please leave a comment and lets all make it to 50,000! In honor of the two day…
- October 9th, 2009
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Nicole's Writing Space
How to Format a Novel
I finally have what I consider a complete manuscript. But I wanted to play around with it a little and see what it would look like as a completed novel. There is a difference between formatting a nove…
- October 8th, 2009
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Nicole's Writing Space
Character Development Questions
This is kind of a repost from last year, but with my new answers. Last year on the NaNo forums, there were tons of questions to answer about your characters, so each week I will be doing this from las…
- October 7th, 2009
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Nicole's Writing Space
NaNo Necessities
These are a few of my absolute necessities for my writing. Doesn’t necessarily have to be for NaNo, just for writing. chocolate (total no brainer) candy gum coffee yes, even at night sticky not…
- October 6th, 2009
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Nicole's Writing Space
Great Tips to Help Create Specifics in Your Novel
Another repost from last year, but many readers found it especially helpful. Try any of these spots for a little help on writing your novel or getting inspired. I plan to keep this fairly updated and…
- October 5th, 2009
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Scribbles 'N Scraps
Didn’t Mean…
I am so terrible. I plan to come back, I plan to blog more over here, and I always, always do this. We have been so busy lately, that I sometimes feel like I have no time to breath. I am hoping that b…
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Nicole's Writing Space
10 Random Tips To Help You Win NaNoWriMo
Every year I try and post these somewhere on the Forums, but this year it seems there are all kinds of them swimming around, so I will keep them on my blog instead. 10 Random Tips to Help You Win NaN…
- October 2nd, 2009
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Nicole's Writing Space
NaNoWriMo Forums Are Up and Running
Man, you would have thought I’d lost my best friend last night. I was lost without the forums, as the team took them down to clean them and revamp the site. It looks great now, but I was miserab…
- September 28th, 2009
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Nicole's Writing Space
Fun Way to Create Names of Any Kind
I absolutely love the idea of using anagrams to create names for people, locations and buildings in your stories. For instance, the past couple of years, it has been a tradition to include someone in…
- September 26th, 2009
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Nicole's Writing Space
Looking for Writing Software?
I’m always on the lookout for writing software for my laptop that will help or enhance my writing. My favorite program for novel writing, which I have mentioned a few times on this blog, is Liqu…
- September 25th, 2009
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Nicole's Writing Space
Character Development Helpers
Been working on my characters for the past few days, and found some useful websites that I thought I would share. I figured these would help anyone that was doing any type of character development. Ne…
- September 24th, 2009
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Nicole's Writing Space
Just for Fun – Write or Die
I decided to play around with Write or Die this morning. I have been meaning to actually “use” it rather than just play with it, for some time. So I decided to write 1667 words, as if it w…
- September 23rd, 2009
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Scribbles 'N Scraps
- September 22nd, 2009
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Nicole's Writing Space
This Year’s NaNo or NaNo ‘09
I have quite a few ideas running through my head for this year’s NaNo. Today I came to the conclusion, I just need to figure out which one I want to go with, so that I can concentrate on plannin…
- September 16th, 2009
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Nicole's Writing Space
Ideas To Get in the NaNo Spirit
I was browsing through the forums over at NaNo and just trying to absorb as much info as I could to quench my insatiable appetite for November’s NaNo. I came across many posts that offered idea…
- September 14th, 2009
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Nicole's Writing Space
Gearing Up For NaNoWriMo
Yes, it’s another NaNo post. I am so anxious for November it’s making me crazy. I love the adrenaline rush of participating so I cannot wait to get there. I cannot believe it is just over…
- August 24th, 2009
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Nicole's Writing Space
Past Writing Positions
I was browsing around today looking at some of my older articles I have written at a variety of locations, and ended up laughing when I landed on one site in particular. I left them back several month…
- August 10th, 2009
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Scribbles 'N Scraps
Who’s Your Inspiration? Your Creative Muse?
I am continuously on the hunt for inspiration and ideas, but there is one blog I visit REGULARLY that there is absolutely no shortage of inspiration from. It’s the Wizard’s Hangout. Yes, V…
- August 9th, 2009
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Scribbles 'N Scraps
Scrapbooking Milestones, Then and Now
Someone on Two Peas, posted something about their pea anniversary (the date they signed up to be a pea). It got me really thinking about my own personal scrapbooking time-line and milestones. I starte…
- July 23rd, 2009
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Scribbles 'N Scraps
Quad Fold Card
When I saw the quad fold card, I knew I had to try it, and I had so much fun the other day working on it. I had a birthday coming so it was the perfect opportunity to try something new. So here is th…
- July 17th, 2009
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Nicole's Writing Space
Embarking on a Journey
Ha! I seem to sign my life over on a regular basis and commit to huge projects that take up my time. Why do I do that? Truly it is because I am passionate about my writing, so much so that I love to b…
- July 10th, 2009
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Scribbles 'N Scraps
New Look, Same Place!
What do you think of the new look? I stumbled across this template looking for something else and instantly fell in love with it. Unfortunately, it does not have all the bells and whistles that my old…
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Scribbles 'N Scraps
Bra & Panty Card
This is a repost from last summer. Why? Because I just got done making a few templates to make some more of these, and it reminded me of this post, so I went to look for it and decided to repost it. U…
- July 8th, 2009
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Scribbles 'N Scraps
Boom-Di-Ada Birthday Cards
Another quick repost: I have two birthdays coming up … well one was yesterday but I will see her today. So, here are two cards I made (yes I realize they look very similar) for the birthdays. I…
- July 7th, 2009
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Nicole's Writing Space
Library Book Obsession
It’s a no brainer when you walk into our house, no questions need to be asked, it is not subtle. It is obvious. Our family has an obsession with books. With four book shelves in our living room…
- July 3rd, 2009
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Scribbles 'N Scraps
Sign Up To Be a Consultant With Close to My Heart
Our fabulous campaign for July is just for you! Have you dreamed of having your own business? Would you like to purchase your favorite supplies for a substantial discount? Then signing up for Close to…
- July 2nd, 2009
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Scribbles 'N Scraps
Repost: Life Delights Memory Showcase
This was posted last year, and when I revamped the blogs, all the pictures disappeared and I happened to JUST notice it. LOL SO I’m reposting with the pictures. :) Onto the blog entry…. So…
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Nicole's Writing Space
No Plot? No Problem!
NaNoWriMo has been on my brain for months now, and while it is fast approaching, it seems to be that I want it more this year, than I have in any former year that I have participated (5 years, so far)…
- June 29th, 2009
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Scribbles 'N Scraps
How To Get Faux Burnt Edging For Your Scrapbook Layouts and Embellishments
To get started you will need the piece that you plan to add the burnt edge to. I used a tag in my example, but you could use a mat or a other type of embellishment. The look will even work on photogra…
- June 22nd, 2009
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Scribbles 'N Scraps
Summer’s in Swing…
Ha! I had every intention of actually using my first start to summer to revamp and get this blog back up and running properly, and all I succeeded in doing is ignoring it - but alas that is all about…
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Nicole's Writing Space
Oh Nano Wherefore Art Thou Nano?
yeah I know I’m nuts. I’m itching for some serious, crunch time writing with some good writing friends. I have been itching for months now, almost since it was done the end of November. So…
- May 20th, 2009
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Nicole's Writing Space
Article Spinning - What Do You Think?
Article Spinning annoys the heck out of me. According to Wikipedia, the definition for Article Spinning is: Article spinning is a search engine optimization technique by which blog or website owners a…
- May 17th, 2009
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Scribbles 'N Scraps
Attention Scrapbookers
Somewhere along the way, I lost focus of this blog and what I was doing with it, and so I have spent the whole weekend cleaning up my whole website. I’ve located lost posts, found unpublished po…
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Nicole's Writing Space
Update on Today.Com
I’m pretty sure I pegged it, when in the previous post I mentioned that as soon as google picked up that post, I’d be removed from today.com. Well, I checked my email and I did got an emai…
- May 16th, 2009
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simplywriting has dugg: 30 Something And Searching
- May 12th, 2009
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simplywriting has posted a new entry on: Nicole's Writing Space
Blogging at Today.com Review
My best advice for anyone considering blogging at today.com is - don’t do it. I decided to share my story, so that others can make their decisions to join, stay or leave with some insider advice…
- May 11th, 2009
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simplywriting has dugg: Today.com - Why They Suck
