I know that for NaNoWriMo’s this way too early, but for future reference, Mur Lafferty has released a typically well produced podcast that addresses Editing. She also fields a few questions about: NaNoWriMo, young writers, action scenes and publishing contests – on her blog I Should Be Writing.
Sure, with the National Novel Writing Monthjust getting underway, Writers Guild of America writers decide to go on strike. Do you think they’d want to spend the next 29 days writing a 50,000 word novel – for free?!
From the Associated Press
LOS ANGELES — Television and movie screen writers say they will go on strike for the first time in nearly 20 years in a dispute over royalties.
Four writers told The Associated Press that Writers Guild of America President Patric Verrone made the announcement in a closed-door session Thursday, drawing loud cheers from the crowd.
“There was a unified feeling in the room. I don’t think anyone wants the strike, but people are behind the negotiation committee,” said Dave Garrett, screen writer for the movie “Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo.” (more…)
Starting today you can sign up for the National Novel Writing Month, which begins November 1st. If you are not in the know you’ve gotta go to the NaNoWriMo home page to learn more.
