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!


Jul 30, 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.




Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

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

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 11 am (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: just Jon and I as Dena woke up late. We talked bacon and partying Monday because Sunday is the last day of school.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from 7:30 AM EST until 8:30 AM. See you when it is over.

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 7:30 am eastern

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

Jul 29, 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: all about cliches! and here's a link: http://kidlit.com/2010/07/28/shooting-glances/ Thanks to Krystey. Present: Dena, Marisa, Krystey and myself.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from 1 PM EST until 2 PM. See you when it is over.

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 1 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: vacations, new stories and the end being near. Present: Heather, Dena and myself.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from 7:30 AM EST until 8:30 AM. See you when it is over.

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 7:30 am eastern

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

Jul 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.


Chat: HK said, "you can't mess it up until you revise" Present: Heather, Marisa, Jon and Krystey

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!!

Post 1: Unpluggage begins @ 10:00 PM EST

Welcome!  Let us know what you are working on 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.

Quiet unplug, just Marisa and I.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from 5 PM EST until 6 PM. See you when it is over.

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 5 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.




Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

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

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 11 am (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.











Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from 7:30 AM EST until 8:30 AM. See you when it is over.

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 7:30 am eastern

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

Jul 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.

Just me and Krystey, Marisa never made it back due to electrical storm. We discussed shrunken manuscript and what to do with ourselves next!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from 5 PM EST until 6 PM. See you when it is over.

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 5 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.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

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

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 11 am (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 I came and went and so did J and D and H but all like ships passing in the morning. Love you guys.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from 7:30 AM EST until 8:30 AM. See you when it is over.

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 7:30 am eastern

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

Jul 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.

The chat where there was much talk of critting and other readers. Present: Marisa, Krystey, Lily Cate and myself.

Links:
Marisa's short story: http://tootsiegrace.blogspot.com/2010/07/princess-and-pea-short-story.html
Krystey's short story(haiku):
To lie on these beds
and feel the wrath of the pea,
sucks ever so much.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from 11 AM EST until 12 PM. See you when it is over.

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 11 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.

This morning's chat was all about weight loss, boredom and finding a good story in the refrigerator (or the pantry, in the case that you don't like cold food). Dena, Jonathon and myself!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from 7:30 AM EST until 8:30 AM. See you when it is over.

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 7:30 am eastern

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

Jul 25, 2010

Schedule for the Week Of Sunday July 25th

Monday, July 26th:
7:30am - 8:30 am EST
11 am - 12 pm EST

Tuesday, July 27th
7:30 am - 8:30 am EST
11 am - 12 pm EST the spectacular Marisa
5 pm - 6 pm EST

Wednesday, July 28th:
7:30am - 8:30 am EST
11 am - 12 pm EST the spectacular Marisa
5 pm - 6 pm EST

Thursday, July 29th:
7:30 am - 8:30 am EST
1 pm - 2 pm EST

Friday, July 30th:
7:30 am - 8:30 am EST
11 am - 12 pm EST the spectacular Marisa

Jul 23, 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: A lot of slimming going on and band creation. The back pocket wallet girls are soon to be in books everywhere (let's hope this doesn't go the same way as the Muse Games). Present: Krystey, Marisa, Dena, Jon and myself.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from 11 AM EST until 12 PM. See you when it is over.

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 11 am 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: Mostly me trying to figure out why I am so lost in the Tour de Writing. But also talk of additives. Dena came and went (was chatroll kicking you out?), but arrived with a flourish! Present: Heather, Jonathon, Dena (sort of) and myself.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from 7:30 AM EST until 8:30 AM. See you when it is over.

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 7:30 am eastern

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

Jul 22, 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 I did semi-decent introductions, I thought. And Marisa is liking my manuscript! Present: Marisa, Dianne, Robert and myself.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from 3:00 PM EST until 4:00 PM. See you when it is over.

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 3pm 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.

Present: Krystey, Marisa, Jon, Heather and myself.(can I remember??)
links:http://www.inanimatealice.com/ (were there other ones?)

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

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

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 11 am (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.

A very nice chat and not just with myself, thank you Heather and Dena for the lovely company. There will be a TPR Conference Skype in our future. And it will be so fun.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from 7:30 AM EST until 8:30 AM. See you when it is over.

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 7:30 am eastern

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

Jul 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.


Busy chat! We spent a goodly amount of time discussing overused words. Goodly was not one of them. Present Marisa, Dianne, Krystey, Heather, and myself.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from 5 PM EST until 6 PM. See you when it is over.

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 5:00 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.

Totally excellent chat, just Marisa and myself. We talked princess and the pea, magical realism and just took each of our over-thinking heads back one notch. It was very useful for me! Thanks, M! Sorry M I just totally started doing this by accident--forgot you posted! Crazy chicken me.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

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

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 11 am (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: tinalee: I'm here!

Jul 21 2010, 7:31 AM
tinalee: Dena? Dena? Dena? Where are you?

Jul 21 2010, 7:32 AM
tinalee: Well, how did it go?

Jul 21 2010, 7:32 AM
tinalee: I mostly just worked on a blog post. But it is done. Yay.

Jul 21 2010, 7:33 AM
tinalee: I have been trying to take a break from my revision, but I saw that Janice Hardy has a post up about really cutting back on words.

Jul 21 2010, 7:33 AM
tinalee: Which is what I have to do. I have 30 thou more words that I'd like to cut down to 15

Jul 21 2010, 7:34 AM
tinalee: here I'll give you the link Tina and you can check it out.

Jul 21 2010, 7:35 AM
tinalee: http://storyflip.blogspot.com/2010/07/re-write-wednesday-to-dump-to-dump-to.html

Jul 21 2010, 7:35 AM
tinalee: Okay, my bad. It is actually about info dumping in your novel. I will go anfd read it and report back.

Jul 21 2010, 7:42 AM
tinalee: I think Janice hardy is so clear when she talks about writing and really seems to know everything. I do wonder how she learned it all. Or how she narrows it down to the brilliant things that she narrows it down to.

Jul 21 2010, 7:42 AM
tinalee: Okay, off I go. Dena is not coming.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from 7:30 AM EST until 8:30 AM. See you when it is over.

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 7:30 am eastern

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

Jul 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.

We had folks from eastern, central, mountain and pacific time zones. Discussion around cheesy in writing. Present: Kelly, Kearsie, KrysteyBelle, Patricia, Marisa,and myself.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from 10 PM EST until 11 PM. See you when it is over.

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.


Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

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

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 11 am (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.

So again just me, lonely at the chat box at 7:30 my time, but again I had a productive hour. It really is the best time for me to work because if anybody is awake they are really much more self sufficient, but the low turn out begs examination. Shall I keep the am ones a-coming??? Well since it is the thing getting me out of bed at six fifteen right now, I think I will. But we shall see. I think November will really call for this kind of thing...

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from 7:30 AM EST until 8:30 AM. See you when it is over.

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 7:30 am eastern

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

Jul 19, 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 full to the brim TPR: Dianne, Heather, Kelly (back from vacay), Patricia, Dena, Marisa, KrysteyBelle, and myself. Could be the largest ever. And I need to start trying on my new nickname for size: THE BEAST. Any ideas?

Links:
Dena Daw http://questtobepublished.blogspot.com/
Patricia A. Timms http://gypsyrozpoetry.blogspot.com/
KrysteyBelle  http://www.krysteybelle.blogspot.com/
And I think that is it. Right? Wrong? Should I start labeling these things so we could actually go back and look something up???

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from 5 PM EST until 6 PM. See you when it is over.

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 5 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.


Just me, myself and I. Good writing time was had by all!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from 7:30 AM EST until 8:30 AM. See you when it is over.

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 7:30 am eastern

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

Jul 18, 2010

Schedule for week of July 19th

All changes and updates will be made at the head of the TPR page. I will also try to update in the comments if folks have let me know their TPR plans.

Any changes will marked in red:

Monday, July 19th:
7:30am - 8:30 am EST
5 pm - 6pm EST


Tuesday, July 20th:
7:30 am - 8:30 am EST
10 pm - 11 pm EST

Wednesday, July 21st:
7:30am - 8:30 am EST
5 pm - 6 pm EST

Thursday, July 22nd:
7:30 am - 8:30 am EST(morning)
3 pm - 4 pm EST(afternoon)

Friday, July 23rd:
7:30 am - 8:30 am EST
11 am - 12 pm EST

Jul 16, 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.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!!

See you in an hour!

Post 1: Unpluggage begins @ 10:00 PM EST

Welcome all!  Let's write!  Tell us in the comments what you're planning on doing for the hour.

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: we discussed add and writing strategies. Everyone agreed that is is hard to focus. Everyone also agreed they would like to be like J. Present: Jonathon, Heather, Kay, Dena and myself.

Links:
Kay's blogs:
http://kaymcgriff.livejournal.com/
http://kaymcgriff.edublogs.org/
and this clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJZBKYi4FLU

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from 7:30 AM (est) until 8:30 PM. Meet you back here after!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 7:30 am eastern

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

Jul 15, 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:Yay, Kearsie! Welcome! Chatroll was painfully slow and greeted me with a message: too many simultaneous requests. Kate's novel PT received gender reassignment therapy after some delayed discussion. Finally, Kate sacrificed herself for the good of the whole in true practice room style. It didn't really help though. We all signed off with delayed goodbyes. Present: Kearsie, Kate, Marisa, Jon and myself!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from 1 PM (est) until 2 PM. Meet you back here after!

Post 1: Upluggage begins at 1pm (est)

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

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 7:30 am eastern

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

Jul 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.











Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!!

We'll see you at 11PM EST. Come chat about writing and everything under the moon!

Post 1: Unpluggage begins @ 10:00 PM EST

Welcome! Tell us what you are working on in the comments!! Let's rack up some word counts tonight!!

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.


Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

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

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 11 am (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.




Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from 7:30 AM (est) until 8:30 PM. Meet you back here after!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 7:30 am eastern

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

Jul 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.

Present: Kate, Dianne, Dena, and myself (Marisa) And we all did well! Wahoo!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from 1 PM (est) until 2 PM. Meet you back here after!

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 1 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.

Heather Kelly's Birthday Chat! So fun and special. First, helpful convo about my progress (and fear). Second convo about how murdering characters might be a good birthday pastime, not real murdering though. The we took a virtual chat through HK's house while she got ready for the extra special day. Her outfit was ooh-la-la! And a Vegas sleepover is in the works! Present: Heather (Birthday Girl), Jon, Dena, and myself.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from 7:30 AM (est) until 8:30 PM. Meet you back here after!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 7:30 am eastern

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

Jul 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 where, weirdly, Tina could not link two words together. Most likely indicating that she should go back to her work. Chat ended quickly with most folks returning to their words. Dianne wrote an "astounding 1400 words" and surprised herself. Said she would have quit and got up if it weren't for the hour. Present: Kate, Dianne, Marisa, and myself.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from 1 PM (est) until 2 PM. Meet you back here after!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 1 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: Jon, Sheri and myself. Sheri told us about her new impetus room. Fridays where you talk about your week and set your goals for the next one.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from 7:30 AM (est) until 8:30 PM. Meet you back here after!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 7:30 am eastern

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

Jul 11, 2010

Schedule for the Week Of Sunday July 11th

Still have family in town! The house is full of extra kids and adults so my best time to practice is the crack of dawn (for me, it may be middle of the night for you). Marisa is filling in and Heather may as well. Check back to see if more are added.

Click here for the most recent post or to sign up for the post practice party (see the instructions above)!

Monday, July 12th:
7:30am - 8:30 am EST(early morning)
1pm-2pm  EST(mid-morning)

Tuesday, July 13th:
7:30am - 8:30 am EST(early morning)
1pm - 2pm  EST(mid-morning)
Wednesday, July 14th:
7:30am - 8:30 am EST(morning)
11 am - 12 am EST (Marisa. Yay!)
10pm - 11pm EST (Heather. Yay!)

Thursday, July 15th:
7:30am - 8:30 am EST(morning)
1pm - 2 pm EST(afternoon)
Friday, July 16th:
7:30am - 8:30 am EST(early morning)
10pm - 11pm EST (Heather. Yay!)


Jul 9, 2010

Post 3: Reconvention, Please continue to work, chatroll!!

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.

Present: Dinane, Marisa, Elana, Dena, and led by Heather. Did I forget anyone?

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!!

See you at 11:00 EST!  We'll talk writing!

Post 1: Unpluggage begins @ 10:00 PM EST

Welcome! Tell us in the comments what you plan to work on!

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.
Present: Casey, Jon, Kate, and led by Marisa--did I forget anyone?

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

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

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 11 am (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: Dena and I reassuring each other's big a** insecurities. Heather stopped in before taking hers to the beach. All in all a wonderful morning in the practice room. Today's practicing really benefited from yesterday's afternoon chat! Yay!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from 7:30 AM (est) until 8:30 AM. Meet you back here after!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 7:30 am eastern

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

Jul 8, 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 quotes: Heather said: At any point of the day, I'm looking forward to the next drink. Like lemonade. or coke. or wine. My day is a string of events between drinks.Which led to me saying:I got up to get water like 6 times this last unplug. To which H responded:That's a sign. what were you struggling with? Which made me realize how difficult this next part is for me! And Marisa said: Tina, when things are hard and I don't know what to do, I take a shower. Which I love, and I will take one now while considering my characters, so tomorrow I can make them face some stuff that they don't want to face.  Thanks guys, I think I can go on! Present: Heather (the crasher), Marisa, and myself.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from 3 PM (est) until 4 PM. Meet you back here after!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 3pm 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.

This was a big a**ed(not using the whole of that word for the sake of keeping the anonymous commenters at bay) chat, thanks to Dena. I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart.  We almost mooped the whole chat but were saved by you and your insertions of the essential words and the not thinking. Present: Dena, Jon, Heather and myself.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from 7:30 AM (est) until 8:30 AM. Meet you back here after!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 7:30 am eastern

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

Jul 7, 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.


This was a chat I was not at but heard reports that blogger was being a beast. Was it blogger or was it Chatroll? And what do we do in those situations? Any ideas?

Present as far as I could tell: Jonathon, Heather, and Marisa

Link:
http://www.writeoncon.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=276

WE ARE UNPLUGGED!!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins at 10:00 PM eastern

Welcome! 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.


Successful writing time for many, although not Marisa (but she did come up with a fabulous name for a alternative band). And super successful chatting time for all but me (I got my daughter from camp AND went to yoga while they stayed and chatted away!). So this group gets the Imaginary Chat Trophy for longest chat ever!!! 

Present: Kate, Marisa, Casey, Heather, and myself (for a small percentage of the time)!

And Links: 
Communist Daughter: http://www.myspace.com/communistdaughterband
Anna:http://www.annastan.com/blog/

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from 3:00 PM (est) until 4:00 PM. Meet you back here after!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 3:00 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: all about mascots, laptops named Cleopatra, 90's slang and tripping in the OZONE. Present: Tina (sorta), Marisa, Heather, Jon,

Links:
http://www.terrylynnjohnson.com/books/ 

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from 7:30 AM (est) until 8:30 AM. Meet you back here after!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 7:30 am eastern

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

Jul 6, 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.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

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

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 11 am (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: Heather, Marisa, Sheri and myself(freaking out about my timezone mistakes and making myself even more confused)!!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from 7:30 AM (est) until 8:30 AM. Meet you back here after!

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 7:30 am (est)

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

Jul 5, 2010

Schedule for week of July 4th

Hope you had an excellent Independence Day! Family is in town! Schedule reflective of my full house!

Click here to sign up for the post practice party (see the instructions above)!

Tuesday, July 6th, 7:30am-8:30 am EST(early morning).
Tuesday, July 6th, 11 am - 12pm  EST(mid-morning). Marisa will be TPR's most fabulous host!YAY!
Wednesday, July 7th, 7:30am-8:30 am EST(morning)
Wednesday, July 7th, 2pm-3pm (afternoon) 3-4 pm Whoops! I am time-zonally challenged!
Wednesday, July 7th, 10-11pm(night) Hosted by the Fabulous Heather Kelly!
Thursday, July 8th, 7:30am-8:30 am EST(morning)
Thursday, July 8th, 2-3pm EST(afternoon).3-4 pm
Friday, July 9th, 7:30am-8:30 am EST(early morning)
Friday, July 9th, 11 am - 12pm am EST(mid-morning). Marisa will be TPR's most fabulous host!YAY!
Friday, July 9th, 10 pm - 11pm (night) Hosted by the Fabulous Heather Kelly!

Jul 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.

The chat: short and sweet. Heather, Jon and myself.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from 7:30 AM (est) until 8:30 AM. Meet you back here after!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 7:30 am eastern

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

Jul 1, 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: Marisa, Heather and I made up writing exercise involving paint chips and character names and personalities(technically, Marisa did this when she was little, and Heather said it in the chat and I decised it should be a writing exercise). Discussed Write-on Con and it's coolness. And roaming hostesses of The Practice Room. They both said they would take on some sessions when I am on vacation. Yay, I love the idea of sharing this!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

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

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 10 AM 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: a coffee filter catastrophe, bunnies, RVs possible meetings, Mall of America, the Mill City Museum and downtown Minneapolis, Chicago and the 'L', new manuscripts and jumping into writing. Present: Jonathon, Kelly and myself.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from 7:30 AM (est) until 8:30 AM. Meet you back here after!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 7:30 am eastern

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