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Introducing The Writing Log II

Mattias Ahlvin Posted on June 24, 2021June 24, 2021

Before the Online Writing Log came about, I did all tracking of my writing goals in a spreadsheet. It started out simple and eventually evolved into something complex that involved monthly goals, projects, different activities and more. It was this increased complexity that eventually drove me to just create the Online Writing Log. However, throughout […]

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An Unexpected Ending To NaNoWriMo 2018

Mattias Ahlvin Posted on December 4, 2018December 4, 2018

It was Thursday, November 29th. I had been furiously tapping away at my keyboard throughout the day, using every single moment available to me to get more words in. The deadline of NaNoWriMo was looming, just over 24 hours away. I had to get there. I was determined to get there. The day before, I […]

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Shut It Down And Write – Play Later

Mattias Ahlvin Posted on November 14, 2018October 31, 2018

NaNoWriMo is in full swing at this point and hopefully, you’ve already made some good progress on your story. However, if you’re like many of us out there, there are always other things in life that compete for our attention. Sometimes, they distract and sidetrack us, despite our best efforts. That weekly TV-show that you […]

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Pace Yourself

Mattias Ahlvin Posted on November 2, 2018October 31, 2018

Trying to reach 1,667 words every day during the month of November is a challenge. I know from experience. I’ve participated on many occasions and I’ve failed to reach 50,000 words more times than I have made it. For some, 1,667 words is not a big deal. They easily go double or triple that and […]

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Onward We Go – The Post-Wattys Plan

Mattias Ahlvin Posted on October 7, 2018October 7, 2018

Today, there’s about 60 or so very excited Wattpad writers out there. They’re part of the winners of one of largest, if not THE largest, writing contest on the planet. Out of 300k+ entries, they made it to the very top. I congratulate them on their well-deserved win. CONGRATULATIONS. Well done! Alas, as for myself, […]

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NaNoWriMo Is Approaching – Are You Ready?

Mattias Ahlvin Posted on October 5, 2018October 5, 2018

NaNoWriMo, the writing event of the year, is less than thirty days out. Right now, as you’re reading this, thousands of people around the world are scurrying around, prepping plots, outlining their works, building worlds and creating characters. Because, ready or not, once midnight strikes and November 1 is here, putting all that on paper […]

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My Plan for NaNoWriMo

Mattias Ahlvin Posted on October 31, 2017October 31, 2017

As I’m writing this, there are just hours remaining before the 2017 edition of NaNoWriMo begins. Writers all over the world are prepping their stories, ready to start writing at midnight November 1st. In fact, depending on the time zone, some have already begun. The last few weeks, I’ve been going back and forth on […]

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How To Track Your Nanowrimo Writing

Mattias Ahlvin Posted on October 28, 2017October 28, 2017

In just a few days from now, thousands of writers around the world will embark on a writing adventure. They will spend a whole month writing, their goal to finish their novel or reach 50000 words. Some spend months preparing, others just sit down and write. I’ve done both. This year, I’m not yet sure […]

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Introducing the Camp NaNoWriMo Writing Log [Free Download]

Mattias Ahlvin Posted on March 29, 2017May 21, 2017

Camp NaNoWriMo is once again approaching. Writers throughout the world are gearing up for a month of intense writing. Outlines have been drafted, background material researched and characters crafted. There are just hours left until the frenzy begins. The goal: write a novel in a month. For those that have participated in Camp NaNoWriMo or […]

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Why I’m Not Participating In NaNoWriMo

Mattias Ahlvin Posted on October 21, 2016October 21, 2016

So there, I’ve said it. I’m not participating in the National Novel Writing Month this year. I just won’t. Ok, maybe it’s really not that dramatic. Here’s the scoop: in early September, I was seriously planning on participating. I had a story all lined up. In fact, it was the story I had originally planned […]