| moonblue | Wrimo Rocks |
 50,064 / 50,000 Municipal Liaison Joined: Nov 15, 2004
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Nov 2, 2009 - 05 51 |
Those clever people who attended the Eastern Cape Kick-Off Parties are now in proud possession of their own personal pet wrimo rocks.
We will be posting regular suggestions and tips on how your rock can help you with the writing process. To start things off why not introduce your rock and let us know how it is doing. moonblue (and moonrock) |
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Nov 2, 2009 - 06 20
There is a saying that writers are like Sharks. Once they stop swimming, they die.
I hope that's just a metaphor, because I've never been a strong swimmer. :-)
But that is why my WriMo Rock is a SilverShark. He's the one in the upper rigth corner, and he is hungry to eat up the wordcount this year, and will be watching for any signs of hesitation on my part. (He has a scary, dead stare.)
David Seven (and SilverShark)
"Just keep swimming, just keep swimming"
----------"The Magnificent Seven"
(click on the banner to visit my blog)
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Nov 2, 2009 - 07 12
My Wrimo Rock is called Freddie the Freaked Out. And he's the little white one that looks... freaked out. As you can see from his expression he empathises deeply with my fear of impinging word count deadlines. Also with my horror at some of the crap I write.
He is a bit traumatised at the moment. I left him at a friend's house on Halloween night (I'm a bad Pet Rock mother). But he will be ok. We will pull through this together.
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Nov 2, 2009 - 11 51
You can see my rock, Achaemenes (named after the founder of the purr-sian empire), the cat, about to be eaten by the dragon! ;)
----------My novel got weird when Arris-Turtle showed up...
"You can edit a bad page.
You can't edit a blank page."
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Nov 2, 2009 - 12 23
I thought I'd report that Fred is now yellow and wearing a Writing Blanket (one of those that is always draped around the shoulders when sitting writing at the computer). Also, he has found a job sitting on the dog-eared corners of my Nano Notebook staring up at me in horror. It's ok little guy, I won't hurt you... At least not until about day 15.
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Nov 2, 2009 - 22 24
Oooh my rock is internet famous! Top left - the red one. His name is Angry Keith. Angriest little rock I've seen in a long time. Glares at me over my PC while I'm writing.
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Nov 3, 2009 - 00 07
Gladys the Rock has helped me greatly in the last couple of days. Especially the first day. You can follow her on Twitter if you like, here: http://twitter.com/gladystherock
And then she can follow you too.
Bwa ha ha ha.
Oh, and Gladys is on the far right, second from the bottom with the smeared lipstick and spectacles.
----------Unnecessary Deaths: 4
Zombies: 0
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Nov 3, 2009 - 01 17
Oh these are so cute! I wish us CTians had thought to do this too!
----------Tails' Blography
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Nov 3, 2009 - 02 53
OK, I cannot believe I am now following pet rocks on twitter! *facepalm*
----------I am the embarrassed boy loony.... and did you know... "The first draft of pretty much everything is crap" according to muserkin.
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Nov 3, 2009 - 22 50
I have ideas on how pet rocks can help you
Tie it to bunji cord...any distraction gets petted by the rock...
put it in coffee mugs and when you taste dirt make yourself another cup
Hold down paper trails you made when you were still confident in finishing...that's before Nov 1st -.^
how many am I allowed to put down here?
----------___________________________________________
Don't let common sense stop you....
Instant Human - Just Add Coffee
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Nov 4, 2009 - 04 03
Silver Shark says :
Has your MC adopted a pet rock yet? Why not? Just think how much fun you can have, and words you can waste, describing his pet rock. Oh, your MC thinks this is a stupid idea? Well let him rant about what a stupid idea it is for at least 500 words.
Stay tuned for more wise(ish) advice from Silver Shark.
----------"The Magnificent Seven"
(click on the banner to visit my blog)
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Nov 4, 2009 - 04 43
It is never too late. Find rock. Add paint and personality.
----------moonblue - ML for Grahamstown
"You develop a style from writing a lot" - Kurt Vonnegut
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Nov 4, 2009 - 09 20
Lol I offered, no one bit....http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/node/3401748 :P
Might still make one for myself though :P
----------Tails' Blography
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Nov 5, 2009 - 00 41
Now that I have a slightly more respectable word count my rock is talking a bit more. I think it was sulking at being stuck with a slow writer. It now informs me that moonrock is the family name. As we are on first name terms it should be called Loony Luna. I am assured that for moonrocks Loony is a complimentary term. Just like on nanowrimo.
Loony Luna is the worried looking silver rock between the two angry red rocks. Would that hairstyle be a mo(on)hawk :)
----------moonblue - ML for Grahamstown
"You develop a style from writing a lot" - Kurt Vonnegut
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Nov 5, 2009 - 04 28
I has a Writing Buddy! Yes, yes indeed my evil plan is to make friends with the plot bunnies! Keep your friends close they say...
Oh, and this is writing buddy number two, but he's a total loafer. :P
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Nov 5, 2009 - 04 29
*gets his pan ready to fry bacon*
----------___________________________________________
Don't let common sense stop you....
Instant Human - Just Add Coffee
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Nov 5, 2009 - 22 12
Silver Shark says:
It's going to be a beautiful weekend, I feel it in my stones. Take your novel outside for a change of scenery and get some outdoor writing done. Use your Wrimo Rock as a paperweight. Don't forget to make copies, we've all seen Love Actually.
----------"The Magnificent Seven"
(click on the banner to visit my blog)
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Nov 8, 2009 - 23 28
Is the pressure of novelling all the time getting to you?
Silver Shark say:
Squeeze your rock tightly in both hands with eyes shut and release a primal scream. Do you feel better? Now you can carry on writing. Repeat as needed.
Don't forget, we're still waiting for some Wrimo Rocks to introduce themselves.
----------"The Magnificent Seven"
(click on the banner to visit my blog)
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Nov 8, 2009 - 23 38
@ ActionWriting LOOOOOOVVVEEEE you're plot bunny wrimo-rock!
----------If you want your life to have impact, focus it.
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Nov 11, 2009 - 06 15
Come on rocks. We know you're out there. Introduce yourselves.
Here's another secret Silver Shark whispered in my ear. (Right before he tried to bite it off because I write too slowly.)
Is your novel starting to un-ravel because you have too many plot threads? Tilt your head back and place your Wrimo Rock on your forehead. When you have achieved balance, transfer balance to your story.
Don't try walking while doing this, or you might lose the plot.
----------"The Magnificent Seven"
(click on the banner to visit my blog)
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Nov 11, 2009 - 07 16
My rock is the red one in the centre who sits there watching me, with a raised eyebrow, waiting silently for me to realise my folly and get back to work.
----------'A witty saying proves nothing'
-Voltaire
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Nov 12, 2009 - 00 58
Tip for the day:
----------Take your rock around the block. If you are feeling stuck, or in need of fresh air (yes, breathing is good. keep doing it), pick up your rock and take it on an outing. Walk around the block, or down the street. Get some fresh air and stretch your legs. Let your rock see where you are going. When you get back write down what your rock noticed and try and weave it into your story.
moonblue - ML for Grahamstown
"You develop a style from writing a lot" - Kurt Vonnegut
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Nov 12, 2009 - 01 35
Take your rock around the block. ... pick up your rock and take it on an outing. .
Deirdre
He or she is not going to tell you what he or she saw if you keep referring to him or her as 'it'.
I don't have a rock myself, but if I were a rock, that's how I would feel about it.
*Switching blasted Outlook Express off now.*
----------Deirdre
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Nov 19, 2009 - 22 23
SilverShark says:
Examine your rock carefully; find a flaw and apply the analogy of it to your story. If that doesn't work, imagine your antagonist throwing it at your hero. How does he react?
DISCLAIMER : Actual throwing of your Wrimo Rock may void any warranty, as it is a violation of the terms and usage condition as per the care instructions. Not to mention it might make them cry. :-(
----------"The Magnificent Seven"
(click on the banner to visit my blog)
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Nov 23, 2009 - 06 58
Are you starting to get desperate for ideas yet? The end is so close, yet still so many words to write?
SilverShark says:
Hold your rock in your hand and rub it three times. An idea will come to you. If that doesn't work, cook up a big pot of stone soup and invite your friends over to help brainstorm.
The owner of SilverShark would like to distance himself from that last suggestion, which is cruel and unusual. Rather threaten your rock with making stone soup if he won't help you.
Sheesh!
----------"The Magnificent Seven"
(click on the banner to visit my blog)