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There's NaNoWriMo, obviously. (Writing today has been much easier than yesterday, so yay!)

Then there is NaBloPoMo, which started as a November event before it went monthly about two years ago. And if you had a go at NaBloPoMo but had to drop out (or even if you're still going strong with the daily blog posts), there's IComLeaveWe. Why, International Comment Leave Week, of course. It's a monthly event, too, and starts at the 21st of every month. The rules: post five comments on blogs and return one comment made on you blog every day for a week.

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NaBloPoMo August theme: Tomorrow

July 30th 2009 11:53

I forgot to post last month's theme - sorry!

The August theme at NaBloPoMo is Tomorrow. As usual, it is not required that you use the theme if you want to participate, it's more of a guideline in case you need inspiration.

You can join the August blogroll here.

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NaBloPoMo June theme: Heroes

May 31st 2009 11:45

The NaBloPoMo for June is Heroes.

If you want to participate, make sure you're added to the June blogroll. As usual, the theme is not prescriptive, so if you want to post on other subjects, you'll be fine.

If you've never heard of NaBloPoMo, it's a monthly blogging challenge. The theme is meant to help you find topics for posts, but it's optional. If you have enough ideas for a post a day on something else, you can join, too. The only important thing is to post once a day at least. Leaving comments on other participants' blogs is also encouraged.

If you decide to join, let me know and I'll cheer you on!

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NaBloPoMo April Theme: Letters

March 25th 2008 23:08

You can accuse me of many things, but giving up is not one of them. I didn't manage to post every day last November for NaBloPoMo, I dropped out this month after only 9 days, and yet I'll have another go in April.

The theme in April is Letters. I have an idea about what I'll do with this theme, but I have to sit down and get it sorted before I'll say anything about it.

I'm going to make it next month, for a change.

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Why fiction writers should be blogging

March 3rd 2008 18:49

1. Blogging means you expose your writing to the world. Exposure is good.

2. You will get some feedback. You don't have to post your fiction - I even suggest you don't post it - to receive feedback on your posts that will help you grow as a writer.

3. It's a good way to get in touch with other writers - reading each other's blog, offering advice, encouragement and support. Writing can get rather lonely - it's always good to know that you are not alone in your journey.

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Why I do BloPoMo this month

March 2nd 2008 09:55

There are a number of reason why I have decided to join NaBloPoMo this month. And since we're doing lists, here they are in no particular order:

1. I want to write here regularly again - busy in the day job and broadband issues are somewhat valid excuses, but still ... I can't let that keep me from blogging. Which leads me to

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NaBloPoMo every months

February 20th 2008 19:55

New rules over at NaBloPoMo: There will be a BloPoMo, or Blog Posting Month, every month from March on. That means you will have the chance to post /- 30 blog entries during the month that suits you best. November will remain the "official" NaBloPoMo, though.

They have also introduced a different theme for every month, but writing themed posts is optional. In March, the theme is going to be Lists. As I love making lists, I will definitely give it a go - broadband availability permitting, that is

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My First Month as an Orble Blogger

October 30th 2007 12:23

Today I have been blogging here for a month. It was an experiment at first and I wasn't sure I was going to stay long. I have met a lot of funny, intelligent, thought-provoking and inspiring people here, though, and that alone makes it a wonderful experience for me.

So I am here to stay, and I thank everybody who has made me feel at home here!

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