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[NaNo] Day 18 (30000 words)*

  • Still catching up

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30000 down, 20000 to go

So what if you’re only starting on Day 15? Or (checks calendar) Day 20? How can you possibly make up for lost days?

Just write 1 word every 25 seconds. Boom. You’re done.

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[NaNo] Day 17 (28333 words)*

* Catching up

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28333 down, 21666 to go

Well I recorded it on the 17th, so that counts, right? What do you want from me? I’m evil.

Break the fourth wall. Tell the reader what you’re trying to do with this book. If the Carpenters can do it, so can you.

Do not listen to Evil Mur. Creative Commons BY-NC-SA, all other rights reserved by Mur Lafferty
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[NaNo] Day 15 (25000 words)

Screen shot of Tom Cardy singing his Lord of the Rings song, yelling ALMOST HALFWAY!
25000 down, 25000 to go

Halfway point! Exciting if you’re there, scary if you’re not.

Ideas: putting your own life into your book, and give your characters a bath!


Please remember that Evil Mur is evil and gives terrible advice. Evil Mur will not be responsible for failed manuscripts or plagiarism suits.
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[NaNo] Day 14 (23333 words)

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23333 down, 28333 to go

Slipstreaming for fun and profit! Bikers do it, cars do it, time for writers to do it.

Do not listen to Evil Mur. Creative Commons BY-NC-SA, all other rights reserved by Mur Lafferty
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[NaNo] Day 13 (21666 words)

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21666 down, 28333 to go

I’m missing days because real life is just kicking my ass right now. Good and bad stresses.

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  • Have you friended Mur on NaNoWriMo or 4thewords yet?
  • Don’t forget Chaos Terminal is finally on shelves!
  • The daily podcast is usually for supporters only, but this year I’m putting it out for everyone! If you like it, consider supporting with a paid subscription to either Patreon or Substack to get the exclusive episodes after November!
  • Please remember that Evil Mur is evil and gives terrible advice. Evil Mur will not be responsible for failed manuscripts or vehicular manslaughter.

Do not listen to Evil Mur. Creative Commons BY-NC-SA, all other rights reserved by Mur Lafferty

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[NaNo] Day 11 (18333 words)

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18333 down, 31666 to go
Backing up is a stupid waste of time. It takes so much work to do.
Trust the computer.
Everything will be fine.

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Don’t forget Chaos Terminal is finally on shelves!

The daily podcast is usually for supporters only, but this year I’m putting it out for everyone! If you like it, consider supporting with a paid subscription to either Patreon or Substack to get the exclusive episodes after November!

Please remember that Evil Mur is evil and gives terrible advice. Evil Mur will not be responsible for failed manuscripts or vehicular manslaughter.

Do not listen to Evil Mur. Creative Commons BY-NC-SA, all other rights reserved by Mur Lafferty

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[NaNo] Day 10 (16666 words)

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16666 down, 33333 to go

Don’t be afraid to get words anywhere. Everywhere. Be bold. 

Mentioned: NaNoWriMo Forums


Have you friended Mur on NaNoWriMo or 4thewords yet?

Don’t forget Chaos Terminal is finally on shelves!

The daily podcast is usually for supporters only, but this year I’m putting it out for everyone! If you like it, consider supporting with a paid subscription to either Patreon or Substack to get the exclusive episodes after November!

Please remember that Evil Mur is evil and gives terrible advice. Evil Mur will not be responsible for failed manuscripts or vehicular manslaughter.

Do not listen to Evil Mur. Creative Commons BY-NC-SA, all other rights reserved by Mur Lafferty

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[NaNo] Day 9 (15000 words)

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15000 down, 35000 to go

Evil Mur has begun to swear. Not a lot. But I put the explicit tag on there just in case. 

Getting behind? There are three things you can do. One of them is easy, one is SUPER easy, and one takes a whole lot of work 

Mentioned: Natania Barron


Have you friended Mur on NaNoWriMo or 4thewords yet?

Don’t forget Chaos Terminal is finally on shelves!

The daily podcast is usually for supporters only, but this year I’m putting it out for everyone! If you like it, consider supporting with a paid subscription to either Patreon or Substack to get the exclusive episodes after November!

Please remember that Evil Mur is evil and gives terrible advice. Evil Mur will not be responsible for failed manuscripts or vehicular manslaughter.

Do not listen to Evil Mur. Creative Commons BY-NC-SA, all other rights reserved by Mur Lafferty

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[NaNo] Day 7 (11666 words)

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11666 down, 38333 to go
Why are you doing this? Also, don’t forget to get to yiour friendly local book store today! Chaos Terminal is out!

7100 / 50000 words. 14% done! (as of Nov 5)


Have you friended Mur on NaNoWriMo or 4thewords yet?

Don’t forget Chaos Terminal is out TODAY!

The daily podcast is usually for supporters only, but this year I’m putting it out for everyone! If you like it, consider supporting with a paid subscription to either Patreon or Substack to get the exclusive episodes after November!

Please remember that Evil Mur is evil and gives terrible advice. Evil Mur will not be responsible for failed manuscripts or hours lost to reading.

Do not listen to Evil Mur. Creative Commons BY-NC-SA, all other rights reserved by Mur Lafferty

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[NaNo] Day 6 (10000 words)

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10000 down, 40000 to go
No, seriously, y’all.
Time to quit.

 

7100 / 50000 words. 14% done! (as of Nov 5)


Have you friended Mur on NaNoWriMo or 4thewords yet?

Don’t forget Chaos Terminal comes out November 7!

The daily podcast is usually for supporters only, but this year I’m putting it out for everyone! If you like it, consider supporting with a paid subscription to either Patreon or Substack to get the exclusive episodes after November!

Please remember that Evil Mur is evil and gives terrible advice. Evil Mur will not be responsible for failed manuscripts or visits from Men in Black.