Category Archives: NaNoWriMo

Finishing

Posted on December 27, 2017 by AmyBeth Inverness

I finished the year sick. Halfway through November I came down with Bronchitis. Mid December, still recovering from Bronchitis, I went to orientation at UCCS and picked up a stomach bug that did very nasty things to my innards for … Continue reading →

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Recognizing Racism

Posted on November 15, 2017 by AmyBeth Inverness

I wrote last week about writing an ensemble cast in a SciFi setting. It’s going well so far. I have eight major characters (it’s arranged-marriage-polyamory) and I began by letting half of them have a POV. I eventually let each … Continue reading →

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The Prima Donna in Me

Posted on November 8, 2017 by AmyBeth Inverness

I logged in to the public library’s computer today to get some words in. I’ve never tried that before… I’ve brought my laptop with me, or written by hand, but never used their computer. For the most part, it went … Continue reading →

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An Ensemble Cast

Posted on November 1, 2017 by AmyBeth Inverness

Some of favorite movies focus not on a single hero, but an ensemble of characters whose lives and stories intertwine. It’s usually easy to follow as the camera moves from one person to another and we get to see which … Continue reading →

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Deserving

Posted on October 20, 2017 by AmyBeth Inverness

My WIP is a worthy story deserving of love, honor, and the work of editing, revising and possibly rewriting that will make it great. It’s also nowhere near done. I started writing Twenty-first Century Airship Princess back in December. The … Continue reading →

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Without Control

Posted on October 17, 2017 by AmyBeth Inverness

Among other issues with this tiny apartment we have no control over the heat. We have an air conditioner in the living room (which doesn’t help the bedrooms) whose thermostat works just fine. We have a normal radiator in the … Continue reading →

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Volunteer Work

Posted on October 10, 2017 by AmyBeth Inverness

I’m applying to the local fabric store as seasonal help to get us through the next few months and, hopefully, to have some money for Christmas. Even with hubby’s new job, money is very tight. I looked for proofreading or … Continue reading →

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A Thousand Small Comforts

Posted on October 3, 2017 by AmyBeth Inverness

As I write this, I am ensconced on the ugly couch, my feet on a footstool so that there is room for my laptop to sit comfortably. It’s not easy to get in and out of this spot, so I … Continue reading →

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Trying Something New

Posted on September 25, 2017 by AmyBeth Inverness

I’m trying something new, and it seems to be working! With my OCD, I usually prefer to concentrate on one thing for an extended period of time. I need to finish one WIP before I begin another. This is part … Continue reading →

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Getting It All Out

Posted on July 10, 2017 by AmyBeth Inverness

As I grow as an author, I struggle with the difference between bad habits and personal idiosyncrasies. I’ve read the chastising advice that a professional writer should be able to work in spite of distractions, interruptions, and other impediments. Yet … Continue reading →

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