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!


Nov 30, 2010

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened? Did you complete your write goals this hour?

Pop into the chat box and say hello! Are you new to The Practice Room? We love meeting new writers, so don't be shy!


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 and I, 3 viewers. She convinced me to leap (as the viewers witnessed)! And I can't wait to see how Catherine turns out!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Work from 11 am - 12 pm est. Meet back here in post 3 for the chat. Happy writing!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 11 AM eastern

Tell us what you will work on!

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened? Did you complete your write goals this hour?

Pop into the chat box and say hello! Are you new to The Practice Room? We love meeting new writers, so don't be shy!


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! Thanks, Practice Room, for getting me up in the morning.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Work from 7 - 8 am est. Meet back here in post 3 for the chat. Happy writing!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 7:00 am eastern

Tell us what you will work on!

Nov 29, 2010

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened? Did you complete your write goals this hour?

Pop into the chat box and say hello! Are you new to The Practice Room? We love meeting new writers, so don't be shy!


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.


Marisa, Krystey and myself! So begins revision hell - or is it heaven?

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Write from 4:30 - 5:30 eastern. Meet at post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 4:30 pm est

Tell us what you will work on!

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened? Did you complete your write goals this hour?

Pop into the chat box and say hello! Are you new to The Practice Room? We love meeting new writers, so don't be shy!


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 two silent strangers.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unplug from 7 - 8 am est. Meet in post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 7 am eastern

Tell me if you're here working - below in the comments.

Nov 28, 2010

HERE'S THE SCHEDULE: week of Nov 28th

Monday, November 29th
7:00 am est
4:30 pm EST

Tuesday, November 30th
7:00 am EST
11:00 am EST

Wednesday, December 1st
7:00 am est
11:00 am EST

Thursday, December 2nd
7:00 am EST
special extended unplug: 3pm - 4:15 (15 minutes longer time for better chatting purposes)

Friday, December 3rd
7:00 am EST
11:00 am est

Nov 24, 2010

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened? Did you complete your write goals this hour?

Pop into the chat box and say hello! Are you new to The Practice Room? We love meeting new writers, so don't be shy!


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. I didn't even wait. I wasn't quite done so I wanted to return to writing.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Work from 7 - 8 am est. Meet back here in post 3 for the chat. Happy writing!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 7:00 am eastern

Tell me if your here working - below in the comments.

Nov 23, 2010

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened? Did you complete your write goals this hour?

Pop into the chat box and say hello! Are you new to The Practice Room? We love meeting new writers, so don't be shy!


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.

Amy and I both had breakthroughs! 3 visitors.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Work from 11- 12 pm est. Meet back here in post 3 for the chat. Happy writing!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 11 AM eastern

We will unplug from 11 - noon. What will you be working on? Let me know in the comments.

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 7:00 am eastern

Tell me if your here working below in the comments.Cancelled

Nov 22, 2010

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened? Did you complete your write goals this hour?

Pop into the chat box and say hello! Are you new to The Practice Room? We love meeting new writers, so don't be shy!


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.

Marisa, Amy and myself. We talked turkey. 3 visitors?

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Please see Post 1 if you have any questions about how this unplug works!

See you at 5:30 PM EST in Post 3 for chat! Get writing!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 4:30 pm eastern

We will unplug from 4:30 - 5:30. What will you be working on? Let me know in the comments.

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened? Did you complete your write goals this hour?

Pop into the chat box and say hello! Are you new to The Practice Room? We love meeting new writers, so don't be shy!


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!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Work from 7 - 8 am est. Meet back here in post 3 for the chat. Happy writing!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 7:00 am eastern

Tell me if your here working below in the comments.

Nov 21, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving!

HERE'S THE SCHEDULE

Monday, November 22nd
7:00 am est
4:30 pm EST

Tuesday, November 23rd
7:00 am EST
11:00 am EST

Wednesday, November 24th
7:00 am est

Thursday, November 25th
Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 19, 2010

Post 1: Unpluggage canceled for 11 AM eastern

Canceled!

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened? Did you complete your write goals this hour?

Pop into the chat box and say hello! Are you new to The Practice Room? We love meeting new writers, so don't be shy!


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 a visitor. Back to writing.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Please see Post 1 if you have any questions about how this unplug works!

See you at 8 AM EST in Post 3 for chat!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 7:00 am eastern

Hey there writers!! We're going to unplug at 7 am EST if you want to join us here at The Practice room! Just leave a comment posting your goal for the hour, then we'll unplug until 8 am EST.

In Post 3, we'll reconvene with a chat box, so be sure to sign in to Chatroll and please join us! If no one checks in for Post 1 by 8 EST, the reconvention chat in Post 3 will be canceled!

Are you new here? We don't bite! Be sure to say hello!

Nov 18, 2010

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened? Did you complete your write goals this hour?

Pop into the chat box and say hello! Are you new to The Practice Room? We love meeting new writers, so don't be shy!


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.


Full house - Amy and I wrote. Heather, Jon, Krystey and Kelly all visited.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Please see Post 1 if you have any questions about how this unplug works!

See you at 4:15 PM EST in Post 3 for chat! (Make good use of your extra 15 minutes!)

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 3 pm eastern

Hey there writers!! We're going to unplug at 3 pm EST if you want to join us! Just leave a comment posting your goal for the hour, then we'll unplug until 4:15 pm EST. This special unplug is 15 minutes longer - YAY!

In Post 3, we'll reconvene with a chat box, so be sure to sign in to Chatroll and please join us! If no one checks in for Post 1 by 3 EST, the reconvention chat in Post 3 will be canceled!

Are you new here? We don't bite! Be sure to say hello!

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened? Did you complete your write goals this hour?

Pop into the chat box and say hello! Are you new to The Practice Room? We love meeting new writers, so don't be shy!


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  a viewer. Off to get more work done.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Please see Post 1 if you have any questions about how this unplug works!

See you at 8 AM EST in Post 3 for chat!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 7:00 am eastern

Hey there writers!! We're going to unplug at 7 am EST if you want to join us here at The Practice room! Just leave a comment posting your goal for the hour, then we'll unplug until 8 am EST.

In Post 3, we'll reconvene with a chat box, so be sure to sign in to Chatroll and please join us! If no one checks in for Post 1 by 8 EST, the reconvention chat in Post 3 will be canceled!

Are you new here? We don't bite! Be sure to say hello!

Nov 17, 2010

Post 3:Reconvention!

Marisa. Krystey Belle, Tina, and Dianne were present. We talked about NaNo progress, and kissing scenes. Later Dianne and Krystey Belle swapped classroom "war" stories.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

We are unplugged! We'll meet back at 9 pm EST in post 3 for a reconvention chat. If no one is there, the chat will be canceled.

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 8 pm eastern

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

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened? Did you complete your write goals this hour?

Pop into the chat box and say hello! Are you new to The Practice Room? We love meeting new writers, so don't be shy!


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 today - commiserating about cleaning and crabby children. Amy, Marisa, Krystey and myself present. Also writing encouragement and Marisa shared her FAB index cards: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8JgJYuDvnHw/Sq0-kXrjo9I/AAAAAAAAFjE/Hv3scg1CHp4/s1600-h/Nano3.jpg - 2 visitors.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Please see Post 1 if you have any questions about how this unplug works!

See you at 12 PM EST in Post 3 for chat!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 11 am eastern

Hey there writers!! We're going to unplug at 11 am EST if you want to join us here at The Practice room! Just leave a comment posting your goal for the hour, then we'll unplug until 12 pm EST.

In Post 3, we'll reconvene with a chat box, so be sure to sign in to Chatroll and please join us! If no one checks in for Post 1 by 11 EST, the reconvention chat in Post 3 will be canceled!

Are you new here? We don't bite! Be sure to say hello!

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened? Did you complete your write goals this hour?

Pop into the chat box and say hello! Are you new to The Practice Room? We love meeting new writers, so don't be shy!


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 forgot to sign in today. Whoops. Just one visitor. Talked to H on gchat.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Please see Post 1 if you have any questions about how this unplug works!

See you at 8 AM EST in Post 3 for chat!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 7:00 am eastern

Hey there writers!! We're going to unplug at 7 am EST if you want to join us here at The Practice room! Just leave a comment posting your goal for the hour, then we'll unplug until 8 am EST.

In Post 3, we'll reconvene with a chat box, so be sure to sign in to Chatroll and please join us! If no one checks in for Post 1 by 8 EST, the reconvention chat in Post 3 will be canceled!

Are you new here? We don't bite! Be sure to say hello!

Nov 16, 2010

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened? Did you complete your write goals this hour?

Pop into the chat box and say hello! Are you new to The Practice Room? We love meeting new writers, so don't be shy!


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.

Amy, Marisa and myself. We shared first book stories and why we started writing. Also 3 visitors. Heather, I hope you are writing!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Please see Post 1 if you have any questions about how this unplug works!

See you at 12 PM EST in Post 3 for chat!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 11 am eastern

Hey there writers!! We're going to unplug at 11 am EST if you want to join us here at The Practice room! Just leave a comment posting your goal for the hour, then we'll unplug until 12 pm EST.

In Post 3, we'll reconvene with a chat box, so be sure to sign in to Chatroll and please join us! If no one checks in for Post 1 by 11 EST, the reconvention chat in Post 3 will be canceled!

Are you new here? We don't bite! Be sure to say hello!

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened? Did you complete your write goals this hour?

Pop into the chat box and say hello! Are you new to The Practice Room? We love meeting new writers, so don't be shy!


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, one viewer. Off to continue.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Please see Post 1 if you have any questions about how this unplug works!

See you at 8 AM EST in Post 3 for chat!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 7:00 am eastern

Hey there writers!! We're going to unplug at 7 am EST if you want to join us here at The Practice room! Just leave a comment posting your goal for the hour, then we'll unplug until 8 am EST.

In Post 3, we'll reconvene with a chat box, so be sure to sign in to Chatroll and please join us! If no one checks in for Post 1 by 8 EST, the reconvention chat in Post 3 will be canceled!

Are you new here? We don't bite! Be sure to say hello!

Nov 15, 2010

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened? Did you complete your write goals this hour?

Pop into the chat box and say hello! Are you new to The Practice Room? We love meeting new writers, so don't be shy!


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.

Great chat with Marisa, Krystey, Heather and myself. We talked pov and other business. 2 viewers.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Please see Post 1 if you have any questions about how this unplug works!

See you at 5:30 EST in Post 3 for chat!

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 4:30 pm est

Hey there writers!! We're going to unplug at 4:30 pm EST if you want to join us here at The Practice room! Just leave a comment posting your goal for the hour, then we'll unplug until 5:30 pm EST.

In Post 3, we'll reconvene with a chat box, so be sure to sign in to Chatroll and please join us! If no one checks in for Post 1 by 4:30 pm EST, the reconvention chat in Post 3 will be canceled!

Are you new here? We don't bite! Be sure to say hello!

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened? Did you complete your write goals this hour?

Pop into the chat box and say hello! Are you new to The Practice Room? We love meeting new writers, so don't be shy!


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 one viewer. Setting up posts and writing more.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Please see Post 1 if you have any questions about how this unplug works!

See you at 8 AM EST in Post 3 for chat!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 7 am eastern

Hey there writers!! We're going to unplug at 7 am EST if you want to join us here at The Practice room! Just leave a comment posting your goal for the hour, then we'll unplug until 8 am EST.

In Post 3, we'll reconvene with a chat box, so be sure to sign in to Chatroll and please join us! If no one checks in for Post 1 by 8 EST, the reconvention chat in Post 3 will be canceled!

Are you new here? We don't bite! Be sure to say hello!

Nov 14, 2010

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened? Did you complete your write goals this hour?

Pop into the chat box and say hello! Are you new to The Practice Room? We love meeting new writers, so don't be shy!

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.

----

Krystey finished her short story then sent it to Marisa, who is nearly at her word count for the night. Writing went well!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Please see Post 1 if you have any questions about how this unplug works!

See you at 10 pm EST in Post 3 for chat!

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 9 pm (est)

Hey there writers!! We're going to unplug at 9pm EST if you want to join us here at The Practice room! Just leave a comment posting your goal for the hour, then we'll unplug until 10 pm EST.

In Post 3, we'll reconvene with a chat box, so be sure to sign in to Chatroll and please join us! If no one checks in for Post 1 by 10 EST, the reconvention chat in Post 3 will be canceled!

Are you new here? We don't bite! Be sure to say hello!

Here's the Schedule

Look for changes and additions on the right sidebar. Let a new week of writing begin!

Monday, November 15th
7:00 am est
4:30 pm EST

Tuesday, November 16th
7:00 am EST
11:00 am EST

Wednesday, November 17th
7:00 am est
11:00 am EST
8 pm EST Dianne

Thursday, November 18th
7:00 am EST
special extended unplug: 3pm - 4:15 (15 minutes longer time for better chatting purposes.)

Friday, November 12th
7:00 am EST
11:00 am est

Saturday, November 13th

Sunday, November 14th

Nov 13, 2010

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened? Did you complete your write goals this hour?

Pop into the chat box and say hello! Are you new to The Practice Room? We love meeting new writers, so don't be shy!

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.



Krystey wrote, but didn't make it to chat, so it was Me (Marisa) and Amy today! We talked about our characters, and the voices in our heads.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Please see Post 1 if you have any questions about how this unplug works!

See you at 12 EST in Post 3 for chat!

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 11 am (est)

Hey there writers!! We're going to unplug at 11 am EST if you want to join us here at The Practice room! Just leave a comment posting your goal for the hour, then we'll unplug until 12 pm EST.

In Post 3, we'll reconvene with a chat box, so be sure to sign in to Chatroll and please join us! If no one checks in for Post 1 by 11 EST, the reconvention chat in Post 3 will be canceled!

Are you new here? We don't bite! Be sure to say hello!

Nov 12, 2010

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened? Did you complete your write goals this hour?

Pop into the chat box and say hello! Are you new to The Practice Room? We love meeting new writers, so don't be shy!

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.

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Krystey, Amy, and Marisa were present!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Please see Post 1 if you have any questions about how this unplug works!

See you at 5:30 EST in Post 3 for chat!

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 4:30 pm (est)

Hey there writers!! We're going to unplug at 4:30 pm EST if you want to join us here at The Practice room! Just leave a comment posting your goal for the hour, then we'll unplug until 5:30 pm EST.

In Post 3, we'll reconvene with a chat box, so be sure to sign in to Chatroll and please join us! If no one checks in for Post 1 by 5:30 EST, the reconvention chat in Post 3 will be canceled!

Are you new here? We don't bite! Be sure to say hello!

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened? Did you complete your write goals this hour?

Pop into the chat box and say hello! Are you new to The Practice Room? We love meeting new writers, so don't be shy!


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, Marisa, Krystey, and Amy (http://amymcbay.wordpress.com/). Oh! - and me. Welcome, Amy!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Please see Post 1 if you have any questions about how this unplug works!

See you at 12 EST in Post 3 for chat!

Happy writing!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 11:00 am eastern

Hey there writers!! We're going to unplug at 11 am EST if you want to join us here at The Practice room! Just leave a comment posting your goal for the hour, then we'll unplug until 12 pm EST.

In Post 3, we'll reconvene with a chat box, so be sure to sign in to Chatroll and please join us! If no one checks in for Post 1 by 11 EST, the reconvention chat in Post 3 will be canceled!

Are you new here? We don't bite! Be sure to say hello!

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened? Did you complete your write goals this hour?

Pop into the chat box and say hello! Are you new to The Practice Room? We love meeting new writers, so don't be shy!


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 - no watchers, no one!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Please see Post 1 if you have any questions about how this unplug works!

See you at 8 EST in Post 3 for chat!

Happy writing!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 7:00 am eastern

Hey there writers!! We're going to unplug at 7 am EST if you want to join us here at The Practice room! Just leave a comment posting your goal for the hour, then we'll unplug until 8 am EST.

In Post 3, we'll reconvene with a chat box, so be sure to sign in to Chatroll and please join us! If no one checks in for Post 1 by 8 EST, the reconvention chat in Post 3 will be canceled!

Are you new here? We don't bite! Be sure to say hello!

Nov 11, 2010

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened? Did you complete your write goals this hour?

Pop into the chat box and say hello! Are you new to The Practice Room? We love meeting new writers, so don't be shy!


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.


Marisa and myself. Just one viewer.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Please see Post 1 if you have any questions about how this unplug works!

See you at 3:15  in Post 3 for chat!This is a special long unplug - an hour and 15 minutes for your writing plesure!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 3 PM eastern

Hey there writers!! We're going to unplug at 3 pm EST if you want to join us here at The Practice room! Just leave a comment posting your goal for the hour, then we'll unplug until 4:15 pm EST.

In Post 3, we'll reconvene with a chat box, so be sure to sign in to Chatroll and please join us! If no one checks in for Post 1 by 3 EST, the reconvention chat in Post 3 will be canceled!

Are you new here? We don't bite! Be sure to say hello!

Post 3: Reconvention!

How'd your hour go?


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 Marisa came today! And she got some great writing done :)

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Please see Post 1 if you have any questions about how this unplug works!

See you at 12 pm EST in Post 3 for chat!

Happy writing!

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 11 am (est)

What will you be working on for this unplug hour? Tell us in the comments, and then meet for a chat in post three, at 12 pm EST!

If no one checks in at Post 1 (this one) by 12 pm EST, there will be no reconvention chat.

Hope to see you there!!

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened? Did you complete your write goals this hour?

Pop into the chat box and say hello! Are you new to The Practice Room? We love meeting new writers, so don't be shy!


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 one viewer!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Please see Post 1 if you have any questions about how this unplug works!

See you at 8 EST in Post 3 for chat!

Happy writing!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 7:00 am eastern

Hey there writers!! We're going to unplug at 4:30 pm EST if you want ot join us here at The Practice room! Just leave a comment posting your goal for the hour, then we'll unplug until 5:30 pm EST.

In Post 3, we'll reconvene with a chat box, so be sure to sign in to Chatroll and please join us! If no one checks in for Post 1 by 5:30 EST, the reconvention chat in Post 3 will be canceled!

Are you new here? We don't bite! Be sure to say hello!

Nov 10, 2010

Post 3:Reconvention!

Marisa, Tina, and Dianne were present. Our chat was brief, since we were all three excited and anxious to get back to writing!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

We are unplugged! We'll meet back at 9 pm EST in post 3 for a reconvention chat. If no one is there, the chat will be canceled.

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 8 pm eastern

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

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened? Did you complete your write goals this hour?

Pop into the chat box and say hello! Are you new to The Practice Room? We love meeting new writers, so don't be shy!


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.

Marisa, Dena and myself plus - was it 2 or 3 viewers? And Dena is down to 15k and counting on her first novel - FALL. YAY! She is going to finish.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Please see Post 1 if you have any questions about how this unplug works!

See you at 11 EST in Post 3 for chat!

Happy writing!

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 10:00 am eastern

Hey there writers!! We're going to unplug at 4:30 pm EST if you want ot join us here at The Practice room! Just leave a comment posting your goal for the hour, then we'll unplug until 5:30 pm EST.

In Post 3, we'll reconvene with a chat box, so be sure to sign in to Chatroll and please join us! If no one checks in for Post 1 by 5:30 EST, the reconvention chat in Post 3 will be canceled!

Are you new here? We don't bite! Be sure to say hello!

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened? Did you complete your write goals this hour?

Pop into the chat box and say hello! Are you new to The Practice Room? We love meeting new writers, so don't be shy!


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.

Me, two viewers, and then Heather!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

The hour is from 7 am to 8 am est. Meet you back here when it is over at post 3.

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 7:00 am eastern

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

Nov 9, 2010

Post 3: Reconvention!

You know what time it is, folks... yup, it's reconvention time, where we talk about how we did during our unplug hour. Be sure to join us in the chat!

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.


Krystey, Marisa and myself. - Ha! Marisa, I beat you to it!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Please see Post 1 if you have any questions about how this unplug works!

See you at 5:30 EST in Post 3 for chat!

Happy writing!

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 4:30 pm (est)

Hey there writers!! We're going to unplug at 4:30 pm EST if you want ot join us here at The Practice room! Just leave a comment posting your goal for the hour, then we'll unplug until 5:30 pm EST.

In Post 3, we'll reconvene with a chat box, so be sure to sign in to Chatroll and please join us! If no one checks in for Post 1 by 5:30 EST, the reconvention chat in Post 3 will be canceled!

Are you new here? We don't bite! Be sure to say hello!

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened? Did you complete your write goals this hour?

Pop into the chat box and say hello! Are you new to The Practice Room? We love meeting new writers, so don't be shy!


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, Marisa and myself. 3 viewers.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

The hour is from 11 am to 12 pm est. Meet you back here when it is over at post 3.

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 11 AM eastern

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

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened? Did you complete your write goals this hour?

Pop into the chat box and say hello! Are you new to The Practice Room? We love meeting new writers, so don't be shy!


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 3 viewers. I think they are the quiet types.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

The hour is from 7 am to 8 am est. Meet you back here when it is over at post 3.

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 7:00 am eastern

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

Nov 8, 2010

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened? Did you complete your write goals this hour?

Pop into the chat box and say hello! Are you new to The Practice Room? We love meeting new writers, so don't be shy!


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.

Marisa and me and Krystey came by to visit. One viewer.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

The hour runs from 4:30 to 5:30 est. Meet back at post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 4:30 pm eastern

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

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened? Did you complete your write goals this hour?

Pop into the chat box and say hello! Are you new to The Practice Room? We love meeting new writers, so don't be shy!


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.

Me and a couple of silent strangers.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

The hour is from 7 am to 8 pm est. Meet you back here when it is over at post 3.

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 7:00 am eastern

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

Nov 7, 2010

Schedule for the Week Of Sunday, November 7th:

Changes/additions will be in teal.

Monday, November 8th
7:00 am est
4:30 pm EST

Tuesday, November 9th
7:00 am EST
11:00 am EST

Wednesday, November 10th
7:00 am est
10:00 am EST
8 pm EST Dianne

Thursday, November 11th
7:00 am EST
4:15 pm est


Friday, November 12th
7:00 am EST
11:00 am est

Nov 5, 2010

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened? Did you complete your write goals this hour?

Pop into the chat box and say hello! Are you new to The Practice Room? We love meeting new writers, so don't be shy!


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.

Marisa, Krystey and Kearsie as far as I can tell - I was not there. Looking forward to being back around next week.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

We are unplugged from 11 am EST to 12 pm EST. We will meet up in post #3 for a chat... sign into Chatroll and join us! We always like to see new faces and hear how the writing is going for others!

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 11 am (est)

What will you be working on for this unplug hour? Tell us in the comments, and then meet for a chat in post three, at 12 pm EST!

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 - off to write some more.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

The hour is from 7 - 8 am est. Meet back at post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 7:00 am eastern

What will you work on? Tell us in comments.

Nov 4, 2010

Post 3:Reconvention!

KrysteyBelle, Marisa, and Dianne were here. Marisa and Dianne were writing; Krystey was critiquing. We discussed point of view and breaking the rules until Marisa went back to writing and Dianne's daughters broke into mayhem.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

We are unplugged! We'll meet back at 9 pm EST in post 3 for a reconvention chat. If no one is there, the chat will be canceled.

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 8 pm eastern

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

Post 3: Reconvention!

So, do tell! What happened? Did you complete your write goals this hour?

Pop into the chat box and say hello! Are you new to The Practice Room? We love meeting new writers, so don't be shy!


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 are unplugged from 11 am EST to 12 pm EST. We will meet up in post #3 for a chat... sign into Chatroll and join us! We always like to see new faces and hear how the writing is going for others!

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 11 am (est)

What will you be working on for this unplug hour? Tell us in the comments, and then meet for a chat in post three, at 12 pm EST!

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 myself and silent friendly viewers (3).

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

The hour is from 7 - 8 am est. Meet back at post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 7:00 am eastern

What will you work on? Tell us in comments.

Nov 3, 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.

Full house: Jon, Marisa, Krysey, Kelly plus a viewer.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

The hour is 1 est until 2. Meet back at post three for the chat.

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 1:00 pm eastern

What are you gonna work on? Tell us in 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.

Krystey, Marisa, and myself. Discussing critiques word counts and the month of November. Three silent friends.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

From 10 - 11 est. Meet back at post 3.

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 10 AM eastern

What are you gonna work on? Tell us in 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 and I comparing PTA notes, busy days with kids and of course the words.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Meet back at 8 am est. Post 3 will have our chat.

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 7:00 am eastern

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

Nov 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.


Marisa, Heather and I comparing word counts and NaNo surprises. 3 silent and mysterious strangers.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Meet back at 12 pm est. Post 3 will have our chat.

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 11 AM eastern

What will you be working on? Tell us in 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 and one silent viewer.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Meet back at 8 am est. Post 3 will have our chat.

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 7:00 am eastern

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

Nov 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.

Marisa and I and viewers. The first one I scared off by talking to her - sorry, I don't mind if you watch, really. The second I closed the window on I think.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

The hour is from 4:30 eastern time zone until5:30. Meet back at post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 4:30 pm eastern

What will you be working on? Tell us in 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 and two viewers. I did all the talking.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Meet back at 7 am est. Post 3 will have our chat.

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 7:00 am eastern

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