Writing Challenges: Week 4

I've been so productive this week! I think writing two or three blog posts per week is going to be much more efficient for me. I hope I'll be able to deliver more meaningful and/or interesting content for my readers and subscribers, too. :) To see my responses for the writing challenges over the past week, read on.

#Instawrimo Days 22 - 25

I thought I'd label the photos in the slideshow, but there was too much to say.

• Day 22 - Seasonal Changes - I don't know if my characters are going to go through any seasonal changes yet, though mentally/emotionally they will. But my office has definitely undergone some (super happy) seasonal changes. I had to hang up my seasonal barrier on Monday. Our house isn't the best insulated and hanging curtains means I can use a tiny, more energy efficient space heater to keep my office warm. This is the first time I'm using this tapestry as something besides a tablecloth. I love it!
  
• Day 23 - Mysterious Object - As of yet, there are no mysterious objects in my story. But there may be something mysterious about Kai.
  
• Day 24 - Atmospheric Building - There aren't really any atmospheric buildings in my WIP, either, though the gate to enter Si'Yinte Falls is pretty high up.
  
• Day 25 - Theme Song For Your MC - Well, that hasn't changed since I posted it for the #oktowrimo challenge...
  

#Oktowrimo Days 22 - 25

This week's #oktowrimo challenges were...kinda random.

• Day 22 - What made you decide to publish? I don't see the point of writing a book just to hide it away on a shelf. How does that do anyone any good?
  
• Day 23 - OK, so I was tired when I was trying to catch up on days 23 & 24. :/ The real day 23 post asked what kind of stories we prefer to write. I write novels. I'm practicing...OK, I have every intention to figure out how to write short stories so I can start submitting them to magazines for publication. But I haven't managed to squeeze in any more writing time. OLUS is all-consuming right now...until Nano and BtFR take over.
  
• Day 24 - Do you give your MCs middle names? Not on purpose. The Bot'ha Clan gives their children three names. The middle name is actually the family name and they are called by their first two names. The last name is reserved for only those they're extremely close to.
  
• Day 25 - How much do your hero's shoes cost? This is such a funny question, but I could see how it would help someone writing modern stories. In my case, Kai doesn't spend any money he doesn't have to and shoes fall into the 'don't have to' category. If he has any shoes at all, they are cast-offs and didn't cost him anything.
  

Reminders

So here are a few reminders and notices you might be curious about -

1. Blog posts are dropping to 2 - 3 per week instead of every work day.
2. Newsletter is supposed to go out November 1st but I'm working with a new company and undergoing surgery so it may be late. If you haven't subscribed yet, there's a form at the bottom of this page you can use. Keep in mind I'm switching from Mailchimp to Mailerlite so if you don't see your confirmation post, or you're not receiving your newsletter by December 1st, you may have to resubscribe.
3. I'll have a big announcement next Tuesday so stay tuned for that special post.
4. Nano starts next Thursday! Can you believe it's that time again? I can't... Stay tuned for details about our regional kick-off meeting next week.
   
5. One more thing...who else is excited about AUTUMN? I am loving this actual autumn that Louisiana finally decided to allow. Cooler breezes, gloomy and rainy days (I could do without the rain but it is Louisiana.)