Need structure? Want to find camaraderie? Tired of writing in solitude? Join our virtual office space. At TPR someone is always in the cubicle next to you.

Here's how the practice room works:

First of all, EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

At the given date and time (weekly schedule posted below), meet at post 1. It appears 30 minutes in advance of the hour (barring unusual circumstances), giving us a chance to set our goals in the comments. Declare your goal. Work toward furthering your project; word counting, revision, or whatever it needs - you decide.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED! announces our hour. During that time, we write! The rules: no procrastinations. Please feel free to make tea or stand on your head as needed.

When the time is up, Post 3 appears with a chat box and we will get a chance to converse, or you can comment old-style to tell us what you got done! We are dying to know!

Read about a typical first time here. I make the schedule every Sunday. It will remain up in the side bar until I post the next week's schedule (feel free to make requests for particular times in the comments - I take them into serious consideration). All additions will be noted in in the side bar. Come back and check it often. (The schedule times are listed in Eastern Time Zone but the blog posts in Central - Tina's time zone. Our visitors are from all over the map.)

Please email me with questions, comments, or just to introduce yourself! tina dot laurel at gmail dot com

Don't forget to sign the guestbook at the bottom of the page!


May 31, 2010

Schedule for the Week of Sunday May 30th.

Here's this week's schedule. For the most recent unplug post, click here!
 
Monday, May 31st, MEMORIAL DAY! (Just plain old unplugged unplugged, so no unpluggage.)
Tuesday, June 1, 11am-12pm EST(morning).
Tuesday, June 1, 10pm-11pm EST(night).
Wednesday, June 2,  5-6pm EST(aft-evening)
Thursday, June 3, 11-12am EST(morning).
Thursday, June 3, 10pm-11pm EST(night).
Friday, June 4, 11am-12pm EST(morning).

I will not post the second or third post in the event no one joins me for the unpluggings!

May 28, 2010

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened?


A chat box will  be here the first 1/2 hour after our unplug. Please sign up (I think you  will have to begin an account with Chatroll but it only takes a  second). After our chat I will remove the chat box and post the  highlights. For posterity's sake. If all else fails, please post your  report in the comments. If there is something I can fix I will do it as  quick as I can. And if you just prefer to do it the old school way, in  comments, that is fine too.

The chat, convivial, as most of them are. Present: Heather, Jonathon, Marisa and myself. Now have a good long weekend!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from 11 AM (est) until 12 PM. Meet you back here after!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 11 eastern

What will you be working on? Tell us in the comments.

May 27, 2010

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened?


A chat box will  be here the first 1/2 hour after our unplug. Please sign up (I think you  will have to begin an account with Chatroll but it only takes a  second). After our chat I will remove the chat box and post the  highlights. For posterity's sake. If all else fails, please post your  report in the comments. If there is something I can fix I will do it as  quick as I can. And if you just prefer to do it the old school way, in  comments, that is fine too.


I'll have to go back and look, but that may have been the largest chat ever. Subjects ranged from how long are your chapters, twitter, to strategies of querying, as in: I plan on querying Nathan so I can get the first reject. in less than a minute and  I was thinking I should query Mandy Hubbard because she gripes about rejected queries on Twitter... and I want to know what she'll say as she rejects mine! But also covered braces, how to make a smiley face, text speak and twitter speak. Meaty chat to say the least.
Present: Casey, Jon, Laura, Heather, Kelly, Marisa and myself.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from 10 PM (est) until 11 PM. Meet you back here after!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 10 PM eastern

What will you be working on? Tell us in the comments.

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened?


A chat box will  be here the first 1/2 hour after our unplug. Please sign up (I think you  will have to begin an account with Chatroll but it only takes a  second). After our chat I will remove the chat box and post the  highlights. For posterity's sake. If all else fails, please post your  report in the comments. If there is something I can fix I will do it as  quick as I can. And if you just prefer to do it the old school way, in  comments, that is fine too.

The chat which may very well be Kate's very last one--or at least for a good long while. We wish her lots of good luck as she heads out on her travels and also with her big news. We will watch her blog for updates: My Life in Fiction. (We may also miss her because Marisa and I could very easily succumb to pity parties on our own!) Present: Marisa, Kate and Myself

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from 11 AM (est) until 12 PM. Meet you back here after!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 11 eastern

What will you be working on? Tell us in the comments.

May 26, 2010

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened?


A chat box will  be here the first 1/2 hour after our unplug. Please sign up (I think you  will have to begin an account with Chatroll but it only takes a  second). After our chat I will remove the chat box and post the  highlights. For posterity's sake. If all else fails, please post your  report in the comments. If there is something I can fix I will do it as  quick as I can. And if you just prefer to do it the old school way, in  comments, that is fine too.

A chat where Kate broke exciting news, Marisa and Kate admitted a propensity for torturing their characters, and Casey teased us with a super sekrit project.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from 5 PM (est) until 6 PM. Meet you back here after!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 5 pm eastern

What will you be working on? Tell us in the comments.

May 25, 2010

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened?


A chat box will  be here the first 1/2 hour after our unplug. Please sign up (I think you  will have to begin an account with Chatroll but it only takes a  second). After our chat I will remove the chat box and post the  highlights. For posterity's sake. If all else fails, please post your  report in the comments. If there is something I can fix I will do it as  quick as I can. And if you just prefer to do it the old school way, in  comments, that is fine too.


The chat where the moping devolved into mooning and more tawdry stuff. But by the end everyone was feeling a little better. Jon, Kelly, Marisa, and Myself.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from 10 PM (est) until 11 PM. Meet you back here after!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 10 eastern

What will you be working on? Tell us in the comments.

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened?


A chat box will  be here the first 1/2 hour after our unplug. Please sign up (I think you  will have to begin an account with Chatroll but it only takes a  second). After our chat I will remove the chat box and post the  highlights. For posterity's sake. If all else fails, please post your  report in the comments. If there is something I can fix I will do it as  quick as I can. And if you just prefer to do it the old school way, in  comments, that is fine too.

The chat where Kate and I shared synopsis, and Marisa almost did, but then couldn't find it and then decided it needed editing, Heather and J were mostly MIA.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from 11 AM (est) until 12 PM. Meet you back here after!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 11 eastern

What will you be working on? Tell us in the comments.

May 24, 2010

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened?


A chat box will  be here the first 1/2 hour after our unplug. Please sign up (I think you  will have to begin an account with Chatroll but it only takes a  second). After our chat I will remove the chat box and post the  highlights. For posterity's sake. If all else fails, please post your  report in the comments. If there is something I can fix I will do it as  quick as I can. And if you just prefer to do it the old school way, in  comments, that is fine too.

The chat where Kelly, Marisa, and Ann Marie cheered me immeasurably!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from  4 PM (est) until 5 PM. Meet you back here after!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 4 eastern

What will you be working on? Tell us in the comments.

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened?


A chat box will  be here the first 1/2 hour after our unplug. Please sign up (I think you  will have to begin an account with Chatroll but it only takes a  second). After our chat I will remove the chat box and post the  highlights. For posterity's sake. If all else fails, please post your  report in the comments. If there is something I can fix I will do it as  quick as I can. And if you just prefer to do it the old school way, in  comments, that is fine too.

The chat dawned with Dena finishing up her story and Kate admitting to cheating. Marisa was back from her vacation and all was right with the world(or The Practice Room) and just to prove it, her musical Muse was a sweetheart. Two phrases were coined:  LETS GET READY TO RUMBLE and competitive writing isn't just for NANO anymore (as H said on her blog!) Giving The Practice Room a new competitive feel(we're turning over a new leaf). And there was talk of holding muse auditions. Marisa said, From musical muse to peeing on the side of the road muse. Dena said, We should have a muse lottery and pick muses out of a hat and assign them. Between Kate and Marisa it is a reality tv show, named America's Next Top Muse ala Kate. Dena suggests: We can put crazy muses in the mix lol. The possibilities! The numa numa kid, me peeing on the side of the road, the dramatic squirrel. Will you get stuck with the muse for the hour or the rest of your life?  Bwahahahah! (Just remember it started here folks!)

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from  11 AM (est) until 12 PM. Meet you back here after!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 11 eastern

What will you be working on? Tell us in the comments.

May 23, 2010

Schedule for the Week of Sunday May 23rd.

Here's this week's schedule. For the most recent unplug post, click here!
 
Monday, May 24, 11am-12pm EST (morning).
Monday, May 24 4-5pm EST (aft-evening). Casey--I'd love feedback on how an hr earlier works for you.
Tuesday, May 25, 11am-12pm EST(morning).
Tuesday, May 25, 10pm-11pm EST(night).
Wednesday, May 26,  5-6pm EST(aft-evening) THIS IS A CHANGE IN TIME!
Thursday, May 20, 11-12pm EST(morning).
Thursday, May 20, 10pm-11pm EST(night).
Friday, May 21, 11am-12pm EST(morning).

I will not post the second or third post in the event no one joins me for the unpluggings!

May 21, 2010

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened?


A chat box will  be here the first 1/2 hour after our unplug. Please sign up (I think you  will have to begin an account with Chatroll but it only takes a  second). After our chat I will remove the chat box and post the  highlights. For posterity's sake. If all else fails, please post your  report in the comments. If there is something I can fix I will do it as  quick as I can. And if you just prefer to do it the old school way, in  comments, that is fine too.

The chat where Heather kicked Kate's pen(or qwerty) in the war of the practice room words (even both of them were revising as they went)! We decided that time zones are the hardest thing about living on the internet, otherwise there are some fabulous folks here, and that Kate brings a ton to The Practice Room and that we all want to write our next book more quickly!

Resources: 
Marc Acito: Books: How I Paid for College and Attack of the Theater People, also coined the phrase the lazana method of writing
Erica Orloff: writes the Magickeepers series for mg under the name Erica Kirov. Heather's considers her blog the master class in writing
And Heather shared the Brainstorming Web: It's where you put something in the middle of a page, and draw a circle around it. Like "Tina's book." and then you put an idea next to it, and put it in a circle and draw a line between them, with whatever your first idea was. And then whatever you think of next, you put down. The whole point is to NOT CENSOR. To just write down ideas, and how they are connected.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from  11 AM (est) until 12 PM. Meet you back here after!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 11 AM eastern

What will you be working on? Tell us in the comments.

May 20, 2010

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened?


A chat box will  be here the first 1/2 hour after our unplug. Please sign up (I think you  will have to begin an account with Chatroll but it only takes a  second). After our chat I will remove the chat box and post the  highlights. For posterity's sake. If all else fails, please post your  report in the comments. If there is something I can fix I will do it as  quick as I can. And if you just prefer to do it the old school way, in  comments, that is fine too.
The chat where we discussed library book drama, the ebook, "Jon is to uber as Tina is to YES", also  Kelly and Jon EPIC JINX over Pam Anderson's BOOBs, of all things Also, list of all folks Canadian. Present:Kate, Lily Cate, Jon, Kelly, and myself.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from  10 PM (est) until 11 PM. Meet you back here then!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 10 PM eastern

What will you be working on? Tell us in the comments.

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened?


A chat box will  be here the first 1/2 hour after our unplug. Please sign up (I think you  will have to begin an account with Chatroll but it only takes a  second). After our chat I will remove the chat box and post the  highlights. For posterity's sake. If all else fails, please post your  report in the comments. If there is something I can fix I will do it as  quick as I can. And if you just prefer to do it the old school way, in  comments, that is fine too.

The chat, the whole unplug really, where the gauntlet was thrown and words were being counted and the phrases flung and there will be  rematch tomorrow, same time, same place. Words, I tell you. For the record Kate did 1100, Jon did 1200, and Heather did less but they were pretty well revised words (but the assignment had been for craptastic(!) words).  Present: Jon, Kate, Heather, and myself (and the lovely Marisa did a drop in from her vacation).
Links:
Kate's guide to spell check.
Segway Tours Minneapolis

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from  11 AM (est) until 12 PM. Meet you back here then!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 11 eastern

What will you be working on? Tell us in the comments.

May 18, 2010

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened?


A chat box will  be here the first 1/2 hour after our unplug. Please sign up (I think you  will have to begin an account with Chatroll but it only takes a  second). After our chat I will remove the chat box and post the  highlights. For posterity's sake. If all else fails, please post your  report in the comments. If there is something I can fix I will do it as  quick as I can. And if you just prefer to do it the old school way, in  comments, that is fine too.

The chat where water leads to all things(I cannot do justice to the beautiful water repartee), or was that cabbage, a guessing game of Jon's least faves, Kate wrote something like a million words, Casey's kids are clean, the lovers are haters, and I vow to have Kelly loving cabbage yet. Present: Jon, Kelly, Kate, Casey and myself.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from  10 PM (est) until 11 PM. Meet you back here then!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 10 PM eastern

What will you be working on? Tell us in the comments.

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened?


A chat box will  be here the first 1/2 hour after our unplug. Please sign up (I think you  will have to begin an account with Chatroll but it only takes a  second). After our chat I will remove the chat box and post the  highlights. For posterity's sake. If all else fails, please post your  report in the comments. If there is something I can fix I will do it as  quick as I can. And if you just prefer to do it the old school way, in  comments, that is fine too.

Where the chat was derailed by the death of a goldfish, may she rest in peace and never be discovered as resting. And Tina decided to continue writing instead of carrying on a chat by herself!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from  11 AM (est) until 12 PM. Meet you back here then!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 11 eastern

What will you be working on? Tell us in the comments.

May 17, 2010

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened?


A chat box will  be here the first 1/2 hour after our unplug. Please sign up (I think you  will have to begin an account with Chatroll but it only takes a  second). After our chat I will remove the chat box and post the  highlights. For posterity's sake. If all else fails, please post your  report in the comments. If there is something I can fix I will do it as  quick as I can. And if you just prefer to do it the old school way, in  comments, that is fine too.

The chat where we commiserated with Heather about how soul wrenching critiques can be when delivered in an English accent, with Marisa visiting from the beach, and providing descent as her English husband is only kindly with his accent, we pitched in to help Casey decide what to draw with her stick, while J compared burritos to eating diapers. Fun was had by all.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from  5 PM (est) until 6 PM. Meet you back here then!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 5 eastern

What will you be working on? Tell us in the comments.

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened?


A chat box will  be here the first 1/2 hour after our unplug. Please sign up (I think you  will have to begin an account with Chatroll but it only takes a  second). After our chat I will remove the chat box and post the  highlights. For posterity's sake. If all else fails, please post your  report in the comments. If there is something I can fix I will do it as  quick as I can. And if you just prefer to do it the old school way, in  comments, that is fine too.

The chat where I revealed my studio plans, J switched from the hard scene to a more fun one and Kate wrote 800 some words, which is more than 700.  I got nothing done, woe is me. Present: Kate, Jonathon and myself.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from  11 AM (est) until 12 PM. Meet you back here then!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 11 eastern

What will you be working on? Tell us in the comments.

May 16, 2010

Schedule for the Week of Sunday May 16th.

Here's this week's schedule. For the most recent unplug post, click here!
 
Monday, May 17, 11am-12pm EST.
Monday, May 17, 5-6pm EST.
Tuesday, May 18, 11am-12pm EST
Tuesday, May 18, 10pm-11pm EST (I changed this time to one hour earlier, for my own benefit!)
Wednesday, May 19,  5-6pm ESTCancelled
Thursday, May 20, 11-12pm EST
Thursday, May 20, 10pm-11pm EST
Friday, May 21, 11am-12pm EST

I will not post the second or third post in the event no one joins me for the unpluggings!

May 14, 2010

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened?


A chat box will  be here the first 1/2 hour after our unplug. Please sign up (I think you  will have to begin an account with Chatroll but it only takes a  second). After our chat I will remove the chat box and post the  highlights. For posterity's sake. If all else fails, please post your  report in the comments. If there is something I can fix I will do it as  quick as I can. And if you just prefer to do it the old school way, in  comments, that is fine too.

The chat where Tina amazed some more over Kate's process, Marisa visited before starting to pack, and Heather was present in our hearts as she had participated in the writing but could not chat due to a pizza party conflict! Yay!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from  11 AM (est) until 12 PM. Meet you back here then!

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 11 am (est)

What will you be working on? Tell us in the comments.

May 13, 2010

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened?


A chat box will  be here the first 1/2 hour after our unplug. Please sign up (I think you will have to begin an account with Chatroll but it only takes a  second). After our chat I will remove the chat box and post the  highlights. For posterity's sake. If all else fails, please post your  report in the comments. If there is something I can fix I will do it as  quick as I can. And if you just prefer to do it the old school way, in  comments, that is fine too.

The chat where Jon has a bat-friend(or Moth-friend, but none of us bought that), Heather professes love for said friend, Marisa's muse starts trouble and Tina and the arrow become one. Writing conversation was at a minimum!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from  11 PM (est) until 12 AM. Meet you back here then!

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 11 PM (est)

What will you be working on? Tell us in the comments.

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened?


A chat box will  be here the first 1/2 hour after our unplug. Please sign up (I think you will have to begin an account with Chatroll but it only takes a  second). After our chat I will remove the chat box and post the  highlights. For posterity's sake. If all else fails, please post your  report in the comments. If there is something I can fix I will do it as  quick as I can. And if you just prefer to do it the old school way, in  comments, that is fine too.

The chat where Tina lamented Marisa's vacation next week, hosting chats by and for herself. Marisa promised to be present in creative spirit and provide muse services. (So it may not be as bad as I anticipate! Thanks, dear! Promise not to post a pic.) Present: Marisa and myself.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from  12 PM (est) until 1 PM. Meet you back here then!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 12 eastern

What will you be working on? Tell us in the comments.

May 12, 2010

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened?


A chat box will  be here the first 1/2 hour after our unplug. Please sign up (I think you  will have to begin an account with Chatroll but it only takes a  second). After our chat I will remove the chat box and post the  highlights. For posterity's sake. If all else fails, please post your  report in the comments. If there is something I can fix I will do it as  quick as I can. And if you just prefer to do it the old school way, in  comments, that is fine too.

The Chat Kelly prepared a playlist for her next concert during her hour AND wrote 200 words, the rest of us got a little done because ALL the kids seemed crazy. We compared writing times Marisa, Kelly and Tina said they got more done during the morning unplugs, and Ann Marie dropped in for a minute after Judo. Present: Casey, Marisa, Kelly, Ann Marie and Myself. Yay, good to see you all!

 (I totally missed that cool comment where you talked about writing side by side with your writing group--so cool, Kel)

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from  5 PM (est) until 6 PM. Meet you back here then!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 5 eastern

What will you be working on? Tell us in the comments.

May 11, 2010

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened?


A chat box will  be here the first 1/2 hour after our unplug. Please sign up (I think you  will have to begin an account with Chatroll but it only takes a  second). After our chat I will remove the chat box and post the  highlights. For posterity's sake. If all else fails, please post your  report in the comments. If there is something I can fix I will do it as  quick as I can. And if you just prefer to do it the old school way, in  comments, that is fine too.

The chat where we compared writing schedules, talked about structured verses unstructured time and the technique of showering to clear your head.  We decided we all were clean, some of us are extreme type B personalities and others are OCD. Present: Kate, Marisa, Heather and myself.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from  11 AM (est) until 12 PM. Meet you back here then!

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 11 am (est)

What will you be working on? Tell us in the comments.

May 10, 2010

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened?


A chat box will  be here the first 1/2 hour after our unplug. Please sign up (I think you  will have to begin an account with Chatroll but it only takes a  second). After our chat I will remove the chat box and post the  highlights. For posterity's sake. If all else fails, please post your  report in the comments. If there is something I can fix I will do it as  quick as I can. And if you just prefer to do it the old school way, in  comments, that is fine too.

The chat where Tina almost starts her house afire or at least started a family riot and missed half of what was going on. Marisa reveals her freaky fire alarm induces panic attacks. Kate shares much process wisdom and Casey describes her experimental art class (well at least the paper bag project). Here's some tidbits:

5:20 PM Kate: try thinking about how your characters would handle the events in your life that way you get to know them without writing
5:21 PM Marisa: When my MC was giving me trouble, I started handwriting a diary, written from her perspective
5:21 PM Kate: once you're living with you're characters 24-7 it's easier to sit down and write about them, you don't have to force anything, you just need to find the time to write
5:22 PM Casey: My character would have had the same thoughts as me with my art project this morning. "Why the F am I doing this again?!" LOL.
5:22 PM Marisa: I always switch to handwriting when my story isn't going right. It uses a different part (a more creative part) of your brain than typing

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from  5 PM (est) until 6. Meet you back here then!

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 5pm (est)

What will you be working on? Tell us in the comments.

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened?


A chat box will be here the first 1/2 hour after our unplug. Please sign up (I think you will have to begin an account with Chatroll but it only takes a second). After our chat I will remove the chat box and post the highlights. For posterity's sake. If all else fails, please post your report in the comments. If there is something I can fix I will do it as quick as I can. And if you just prefer to do it the old school way, in comments, that is fine too.


The chat where Marisa reveals herself as the poster child of The Practice Room (36 pages in 6 hours of practice), then met Kate, I pick Marisa's brain over her weekend schedule, and we discuss research, drafting, outlining and first novels are for practice and Heather reveals that when she is drafting she writes everyday, otherwise she saves the weekends for reading and family. Present: Heather, Marisa, Kate and myself.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from  12 PM (est) until 1. Meet you back here then!

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 12pm eastern.

What will you be working on? Tell us in the comments.

May 9, 2010

Schedule for the Week of Sunday May 9th.

Here's this week's schedule. For the most recent unplug post, click here!
 
Monday, May 10, 12-1pm EST.
Monday, May 10, 5-6pm EST.
Tuesday, May 11, 11am-12pm EST
Wednesday, May 12,  5-6pm EST
Thursday, May 13, 12-1pm EST
Thursday, May 13, 11pm-12am EST
Friday, May 14, 11am-12pm EST

I will not post the second or third post in the event no one joins me for the unpluggings!

May 6, 2010

Post 3: Reconvention! (5/6/10, 12am)

So, do tell! What happened?


A chat box will be here the first 1/2 hour after our unplug. Please sign up (I think you will have to begin an account with Chatroll but it only takes a second). After our chat I will remove the chat box and post the highlights. For posterity's sake. If all else fails, please post your report in the comments. If there is something I can fix I will do it as quick as I can. And if you just prefer to do it the old school way, in comments, that is fine too.

The Chat where we planned to meet in Wisconsin, discussed how boats effect our health, and made plans for NaNoWriMo. Sponge Bob is not sarcastic but genuine and sincere, and my daughter is scar-spastic, Kelly's is dramastic and then we all got our buttastics to bed. Present: Jon, Heather, Marisa, Kelly, and myself.  PUNCHTASTIC

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from  11 PM (est) until Midnight. Meet you back here then!

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 11pm eastern.

What will you be working on? Tell us in the comments.

Post 3: Reconvention! (5/6/10)

So, do tell! What happened?

A chat box will  be here the first 1/2 hour after our unplug. Please sign up (I think you  will have to begin an account with Chatroll but it only takes a  second). After our chat I will remove the chat box and post the  highlights. For posterity's sake. If all else fails, please post your  report in the comments. If there is something I can fix I will do it as  quick as I can. And if you just prefer to do it the old school way, in  comments, that is fine too.
The Chat where Casey talked about her experience of WIBIJ, and Google Wave, we spoke of the benefits of collaboration and possibly opening clue writing to other writers in the blogosphere. Present: Marisa, Heather, Casey and myself.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from  12 PM (est) until 1. Meet you back here then!

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at Noon eastern.

What will you be working on? Tell us in the comments.

May 5, 2010

Post 3: Reconvention! (5/5/10)

So, do tell! What happened?

A chat box will  be here the first 1/2 hour after our unplug. Please sign up (I think you  will have to begin an account with Chatroll but it only takes a  second). After our chat I will remove the chat box and post the  highlights. For posterity's sake. If all else fails, please post your  report in the comments. If there is something I can fix I will do it as  quick as I can. And if you just prefer to do it the old school way, in  comments, that is fine too.
The Chat: Where we discussed how we met our others, the state of politics and finance in Greece, puking bunnies, punchiness, kiddos, and more. Present: AnnMarie, Heather, Casey, Marisa, and Myself.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from  5 PM (est) until 6. Meet you back here then!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 5 eastern

What will you be working on? Tell us in the comments.

May 4, 2010

Post 3: Reconvention! (12 PM EST)

So, do tell! What happened?

A chat box will  be here the first 1/2 hour after our unplug. Please sign up (I think you  will have to begin an account with Chatroll but it only takes a  second). After our chat I will remove the chat box and post the  highlights. For posterity's sake. If all else fails, please post your  report in the comments. If there is something I can fix I will do it as  quick as I can. And if you just prefer to do it the old school way, in  comments, that is fine too.

Chat: Where listing was discussed, along with old and new pets, thank goodness the chihuahua was found and then went on our separate ways, except Jon and Marisa chatted awhile, then H popped in. Heather, Jon, Casey, Marisa and myself.


Links: http://creativecommons.org/, http://justjared.buzznet.com/photo-gallery/2400678/alex-pettyfer-muscle-08/, http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z109/melmell2002/Twilight/TomSturridge.jpg

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from  11 AM (est) until 12 PM. Meet you back here then!

Post 1: Unpluggage Convention at 11 AM EST

What will you be working on? Tell us in the comments.

May 3, 2010

Post 3: Reconvention 1pm EST

So, do tell! What happened?

A chat box will  be here the first 1/2 hour after our unplug. Please sign up (I think you  will have to begin an account with Chatroll but it only takes a  second). After our chat I will remove the chat box and post the  highlights. For posterity's sake. If all else fails, please post your  report in the comments. If there is something I can fix I will do it as  quick as I can. And if you just prefer to do it the old school way, in  comments, that is fine too.

The Chat:
Where we discussed extensively the benefits and disappointments of giving and receiving crits. All present were bumping into different amounts of antagonism during their hour: Marisa, Heather, Dena and myself!

Links: 
About Critiques, http://ericaorloff.blogspot.com/2010/01/how-to-be-good-beta-and-how-to-receive.html, http://emmadarwin.typepad.com/thisitchofwriting/2010/03/to-the-point.html

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from 12 PM (est) until 1 PM. Meet you back here then!

Post 1: Unpluggage Convention begins at 12 EST

What will you be working on? Tell us in the comments.

May 2, 2010

Post 3: Reconvention

So, do tell! What happened?

A chat box will  be here the first 1/2 hour after our unplug. Please sign up (I think you  will have to begin an account with Chatroll but it only takes a  second). After our chat I will remove the chat box and post the  highlights. For posterity's sake. If all else fails, please post your  report in the comments. If there is something I can fix I will do it as  quick as I can. And if you just prefer to do it the old school way, in  comments, that is fine too.

Chat Update: Where we sorted out some business pertaining to spreading the awesome and started a discussion on voice before we were too tired to continue. Present: Marisa, Kelly, Jonathon and Elana.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from 11 PM (est) until 12 AM. Meet you back here then!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins at 11 PM eastern.

What will you be working on? Tell us in the comments.

Schedule for the Week of Sunday, May 2 2010

Here's the week's schedule. For the most recent unplug post, click here!

Sunday, May 2, 11pm-12pm EST 
Monday, May 3, 12-1pm EST.
Tuesday, May 4, 11am-12pm EST
Wednesday, May 5,  5-6pm EST
Thursday, May 6, 12-1pm EST
Thursday, May 6, 11pm-12am EST
Sunday, May 9, 11pm-12pm EST

I will not post the second or third post in the event no one joins me for the unpluggings!