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In which I give you permission to start your NaNoWriMo novel early…

by Hillary DePiano | Oct 28, 2011 | NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month)

Start early? Blasphemy! you say. That’s against the official NaNoWriMo credo. Yes, it is. But I tell you again, I think it’s OK to start writing your NaNoWriMo novel early. And I’m personally giving you permission. Updated October 2014 because they...
Want inspirational, entertaining or informative NaNoWriMo articles in your email inbox or feed reader throughout the month?

Want inspirational, entertaining or informative NaNoWriMo articles in your email inbox or feed reader throughout the month?

by Hillary DePiano | Oct 28, 2011 | Announcements, NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month)

If you’re a regular reader, you know that, in addition to the main blog, there’s a sneaky little sub blog of Unpublishable Pennings called Hillary’s Guide to NaNoWriMo. If you’ve visited it from the http://nanowrimo.hillarydepiano.com link,...
Why The Love of Three Oranges makes an excellent, if unconventional, choice for your holiday school play

Why The Love of Three Oranges makes an excellent, if unconventional, choice for your holiday school play

by Hillary DePiano | Oct 25, 2011 | My Writing, Uncategorized

It’s coming up on the holidays and you’re looking for something for your school to do. But you don’t want to offend or exclude which can limit your options. If only there was something that had the spirit of a holiday play without any religious or...
Collectible NaNoWriMo Stickers: What are they and where can you get them?

Collectible NaNoWriMo Stickers: What are they and where can you get them?

by Hillary DePiano | Oct 20, 2011 | Announcements, NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month)

If you’re new to NaNoWriMo or if you’ve only ever participated online and haven’t gone to the in-person events, you’ve missed out on one of the coolest National Novel Writing Month traditions. Collectible stickers! Every year, NaNoWriMo puts...
Frankensteining Frankenstein: The short story version of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, Frankenstein’s Bride

Frankensteining Frankenstein: The short story version of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, Frankenstein’s Bride

by Hillary DePiano | Oct 18, 2011 | Announcements, Me, but Elsewhere, My Writing, On Writing: Craft and Commiseration, Personally...

So, here’s a little something I’ve never talked about on this blog before… Back in 2008, Hilarity Ensues, an imprint of Priced Nostalgia, put out a book called Through the Flashlight’s Beam: a collection of classic scary stories for reading...
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