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Joy E. Rancatore
What Is Camp NaNo?

What Is Camp NaNo?

by Joy | Jul 5, 2018 | goals, novel, novella, writers, writing, writing community, writing process

Last week I shared with you about my plans to write a novella next month and participate in Camp NaNoWriMo. This week I wanted to share with you more about all things NaNo and kick off a month-long series about this special event! What is this crazy thing anyway?...
What Is a Novella?

What Is a Novella?

by Joy | Jun 28, 2018 | goals, novella, writing, writing community, writing process

Next month I plan to write a novella. “Wonderful!” you say. “That’s really … wait. What is a novella?” “Great question!” I respond. [And everyone reading this is praying my dialoguing skills improve before they pick up...
A Lesson in Writing Patience

A Lesson in Writing Patience

by Joy | Jun 21, 2018 | doubt and fear, dream of authorship, goals, Indie Authors, writing

As a kid, I wanted to be many different things. Doctor. Veterinarian. Artist. Teacher. Mother. There was one title that just kept popping up over and over, though. Author. Even after I took on titles as an adult—Journalist. Editor. Wife. Mother. Freelancer....
What I Love About Editing My Novel

What I Love About Editing My Novel

by Joy | Jun 7, 2018 | books, dream of authorship, Editing, goals, writers, writing process

Today I’m resting atop the high of what I like to call “Editor’s Peak.” You see, I’m one of those delightfully nerdy literary folks who actually enjoys editing. (If I didn’t I wouldn’t offer editing services.) It turns out I...
Reflecting on One Year of Writing

Reflecting on One Year of Writing

by Joy | May 31, 2018 | blogging, dream of authorship, goals, literature, words, writing, writing community, writing process

Do you like anniversaries? I do. What I enjoy most isn’t gifts or attention or the opportunity to dress up and celebrate. My favorite part of anniversaries is the chance to look back. June 1 marks my first anniversary for this website and the Logos & Mythos...
Five Lessons My First Draft Taught Me

Five Lessons My First Draft Taught Me

by Joy | May 10, 2018 | books, doubt and fear, dream of authorship, goals, readers, writing, writing community, writing process

Last week I typed “The End” on the first draft of my literary fiction novel. I’ve mentioned before to my newsletter subscribers (Click here to join this amazing Fellowship!) how much I’ve been learning through this process, so I decided to...
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