It’s NaNoEdMo time!

Nicole J Simms/ November 1, 2016/ Blog/ 0 comments

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It’s November 1st, and that can only mean one thing – it’s finally time for NaNoEdMo (or NaNoWriMo for those writing a novel this month). I can’t believe how quickly November has come round. It doesn’t seem that long ago that I was deciding whether to take part in NaNoWriMo or NaNoEdMo this year. I have to admit I am

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Preparing for NaNoEdMo

Nicole J Simms/ October 26, 2016/ Blog/ 0 comments

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Having noticed that I haven’t edited my novel since July, I have decided to again take part in NaNoEdMo (National Novel Editing Month). Originally, I wanted to take part in NaNoWriMo, but with focusing on my World War Two stories for my writing group WW2 anthology, editing and submitting my short stories, and editing my novel, I’ve not had time

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The End of NaNoEdMo

Nicole J Simms/ December 3, 2015/ Blog/ 0 comments

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Did I reach my NaNoEdMo goal? The simple answer is no I didn’t. However, I don’t see that as a failure. The fact that I took part in NaNoEdMo and edited like a maniac shows that even though I didn’t reach my goal, I’m still a winner. To be honest, I think my goal was too great. I planned to

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Explore Your Surroundings – My Trip to Haden Hill House

Nicole J Simms/ November 4, 2015/ Blog/ 0 comments

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Last Sunday, my writing group and I visited Haden Hill House Museum. Haden Hill House Museum is a Victorian gentleman’s residence that is furnished in period style and surrounded by 55 acres of parkland. The purpose of the trip was to explore a location with a connection to World War II; we are working on a World War II anthology,

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