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Milkshake (an excerpt) - by Matt Hammond

Posted Wed, 01/02/2012 - 06:59 by Cassie

This is the first 500 words of Matt's latest novel. You can find more information about the book at its website.

Shredded paper lay on the restroom floor, still wet from recent mopping. A steady stream of scalding water misted the mirror above a hand basin. Standing at the urinal, David heard the creak of a stall door. A warm hand from behind pressed something firmly over his mouth. As he inhaled and began to drift asleep, David Turner’s mind replayed the last conversation before his life paused.

Anniversary Showcase - Updated!

Posted Fri, 06/01/2012 - 08:46 by Cassie

Welcome to 2012 - we have a feeling it's going to be a wonderful year! February is drawing close, and we just wanted to remind you about the showcase we'll be holding for our 5th birthday. An opportunity to share what you are working on, and promote your writing.

Using a Novel to Create a Novel

Posted Thu, 09/06/2011 - 00:48 by travis.cottreau

Does the comma go before the quote or after? How about dialog, does it always go in a new paragraph or not?

Runaway Novel

Posted Fri, 18/06/2010 - 02:00 by WritersBlockNZ

Runaway Novel

 

So we've rounded the halfway mark for SoCNoC.  Some of us will be nearing the top of the 25k mountain (12.5 for HalfNoc folks) and be barrelling towards 50k.  Others will still be climbing upwards, a little behind, but hopefully still determined to make it!

BlackSheep's advice on SoCNoC winning.

Posted Thu, 03/06/2010 - 01:01 by Sarah Robot

This time last year, I was just beginning my first attempt at SoCNoC. I had my story ready, a few thousand words written, and I was all set to reach 50,000 words by the end of June. After all, I told myself, I'd already won NaNo twice. How hard could it be?

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