1,773 words today! Not a bad start...and since it is early enough in the day, I might get time to write again later. 29 days to go. 🙂 ~Melissa Posted from WordPress for Android
Author: Melissa Morris Inoa
A Little Chicken Soup in Preparation for NaNoWriMo
To "open my heart" and "rekindle my spirit" as a writer, I picked up this edition of Chicken Soup for the Soul. The stories in this book offer insight into moments when great writers began their love affairs with words, defining moments in their careers, and how they overcame obstacles. There are stories in the … Continue reading A Little Chicken Soup in Preparation for NaNoWriMo
Stormy Weather and NaNoWriMo on the Way!
I'm in central NJ, and Sandy's heavy winds and rains are just really beginning here. Â Schools are closed, roads are flooded, people are being advised to stay in doors. It makes me wonder how many NaNoWriMo novels will contain some sort of severe storm this year? Â I wonder how many people already have their novels … Continue reading Stormy Weather and NaNoWriMo on the Way!
Planning and Prewriting for NaNoWriMo
I constantly require that my students prewrite before they draft anything. Â I tell them over and over that a prewrite doesn't need to be extensive, it just needs to happen. I believe prewriting is helpful to a writer in so many ways, and it doesn't make anyone any less of a "good" or "strong" writer … Continue reading Planning and Prewriting for NaNoWriMo
NaNoWriMo and Me
For a few years now, I've been deeply envious of all of the writers participating in NaNoWriMo.  I've admired the dedication it takes to commit to writing a FULL NOVEL in just a month.  I've appreciated the camaraderie and support that NaNoWriMo offers its participants.  I've done all of these things -- from afar. This year, however, … Continue reading NaNoWriMo and Me
Notes on the State of New Jersey
Great news! The Jersey Girl project has become part of a fabulous, new online publication called Notes on the State of New Jersey. Would love for you to check it out! Submit a question. Â Be a part of history! http://www.notesonnj.com ~Melissa facebook twitter
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Read all about the "Live your passion, live your life" event for the Make-A-Wish Foundation at Katra Lounge: http://thejerseygirl.wordpress.com/2010/08/07/make-a-wish-foundation-event-at-katra-lounge-july-2010/ ~Melissa
Unpacking, Not Enough Rain, and Make-A-Wish
The Art of Unpacking Just settling in after being on the road for 8+ hours today. Â It's nice to come home and rest (even though there is a lot of writing I want to get to - after a week of being away from the computer). Â But first, I have laundry to do and lots … Continue reading Unpacking, Not Enough Rain, and Make-A-Wish
A Road Trip, Thomas Jefferson, and My Blog
Finally in front of a computer that successfully connects to the internet! From the Road I'm writing today from sunny South Carolina where a road trip (my first in a really long time) has taken me. Â This trip seemed like a perfect way to spend a week or so of my summer vacation - exploring, … Continue reading A Road Trip, Thomas Jefferson, and My Blog
“Live Your Passion…Live Your Life!”
Networking and Charity Event to Benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation I’m honored to be a part of this important event and want to share it all with you.  I know too many people who’ve given up on their dreams, and this will be an amazing opportunity for people to begin working toward them instead.  Come to Katra … Continue reading “Live Your Passion…Live Your Life!”
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