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!


Dec 26, 2011

Post 3:Reconvention!

KrysteyBelle, Jen, Maria, and Dianne were here tonight. We talked about our progress on tonight's projects, first drafts in general, and e-readers.

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!

Schedule for the week of Christmas

Just Dianne scheduled! Monday, December 26th Dianne 8pm est Tuesday, December 27th Wednesday, December 28th Thursday, December  29th No Th- Th. Crit always at 11 am est. Held elsewhere; Email Amy if you are interested in details. Read about it here. Friday, December 30th

Dec 19, 2011

Post 3:Reconvention!

Krystey Belle, Maria, Jen, Marisa, and Dianne were present. Not a lot of writing got done in this session, due to various holiday and family distractions/interruptions, but we chatted about upcoming goals.

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

Hey, all! What will you be working on tonight? Tell us in the comments. I doubt I'll make it to check-in tonight, because of my daughter's orchestra concert. But I'm hoping to get back in time to work on revisions to my CAGED GRAVES manuscript, and I'll definitely be here for the chat at 9pm.

Post 3: Reconvention!

Maria, Marisa and myself. That hook thing: they have to give that think another name.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

The hour runs from 11 am est until 12. Meet at post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unplug at 11 am est

What will you be working on? Let us know in comments.

Post 3: Reconvention!

Just me.

Post 2: I AM UNPLUGGED!

Let me know if you will meet me at chat!

Post 1: Unplug at 7 am est

Let me know if you plan to meet me at chat!

Dec 18, 2011

Schedule for the week of Sunday December 18th


Here's the schedule!

Monday, December 19th
7am est
11 am est
8 pm Dianne!

Tuesday, December 20th
7am est
11 am est

Wednesday, December 21th
7 am est
My son turns 13. BIG DAY!!!!!

Thursday, December 22nd
7 am est
2nd ever Thuper Thursday. Crit at 11 am est. ELSEWHERE> Email Amy if you are interested in details. Read about it here.
Shall we try to TPR after? Let's call an impromptu if we are up for it? Email or comment on schedule post to get notification.

Friday, December 23rd
7 am est

Dec 14, 2011

Post 3: Reconvention!

Maria, Marisa, Amy and Jon did a drop in. We talked crits. And alternate crits. And ended with mooping and tough love. It was a beautiful day.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

The hour runs from 2 pm est until 3. Meet back at post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unplug begins at 2 pm est

What will you be working on? Let us know in comments.

Post 3: Reconvention!

Amy visited! She worked on blogging and Heather stopped in. It was great to see folks in the AM!!!

Post 2: I AM UNPLUGGED!

Leave a comment to let me know if you will meet me at chat.

Post 1: Unplug begins at 7 am est

Let me know if you will meet me for the chat.

Dec 12, 2011

Post 3:Reconvention!

We had a great night here with KrysteyBelle, Maria, Jen, Amy, and me. Tried to brainstorm strategies for how to work out a plot snarl or get a character where he needed to be. Talked about Christmas cards, too.

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!

Lots of crit chat talk. Maria, Marisa, Amy and myself.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

THE HOUR RUNS FROM 11 AM EST until 12 AM EST. Meet back at post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unplug begins at 11 est

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

Post 3: Reconvention!

Just me.

Post 2: I AM UNPLUGGED!

The hour runs from 7 until 8 est. Let me know if you will meet me at chat.

Post 1: Unplug at 7 am

Let me know if you are meeting me at chat!

Dec 11, 2011

Schedule for the Week of Sunday, December 11th.


Monday, December 12th
7am est
11 am est
8 pm Dianne!

Tuesday, December 13th
7am est
11 am est

Wednesday, December 14th
7 am est
2 pm est

Thursday, December 15th
7 am est
We are starting Thuper Thursday Crits. Email Amy or Marisa or me if you are interested in details. Read about it here.

Friday, December 16th
7 am est

Dec 5, 2011

Post 3:Reconvention!

We had a big group here on Monday night, with some new members! Too bad I didn't get around to writing this summary until almost a week later -- now I have to rely on my memory! I was here, obviously, plus KrysteyBelle, Marcy, Maria, Jenn, and Amy. Sorry if I missed anybody. :(

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!

Amy, Maria, Marisa and myself. Off to be productive.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

The hour goes from 11 am est until noon. Meet back at post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unplug begins at 11 am est

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

Post 3: Reconvention!

Just me.

Post 2: I AM UNPLUGGED!

Let me know if you will be meeting me at chat.

Post 1: Unplug at 7 am est

Let me know if you will meet me at chat!

Dec 4, 2011

Schedule for the Week of Sunday December 4th


Here's the schedule!

Monday, December 5th
7am est
11 am est
8 pm Dianne!

Tuesday, December 6th
7am est
11 am est

Wednesday, December 7th
7 am est
2 pm est

Thursday, December 8th
7 am est
11 am est

Friday, December 9th
7 am est

Nov 30, 2011

Post 3: Reconvention!

Marisa, Krystey and J stopped in. We looked at ModCloth together.

Post 1: Unplug begins at 2 pm est

What will you be working on? Let us know in comments.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

The hour runs from 2 pm est until 3. Meet back at post 3 for the chat.

Post 3: Reconvention

Jon, Heather and myself!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED

If no one checks in at post one by 12 pm EST, our Post 3 chat will be canceled.

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 11 am EST

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

Post 3: Reconvention!

Just me.

Post 2: I AM UNPLUGGED!

The hour runs from 7 am est until 8. Let me know if you will meet me at chat.

Post 1: Unplug begins at 7 am est

Let me know with a comment if you are going to meet me at chat.

Nov 28, 2011

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 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? 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!

The hour goes from 2:30 est until 3:30. Meet at post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unplug at 2:30 est

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

Post 3: Reconvention!

Maria and me, and then after a long phone call, Anna popped by!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 11 am EST

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

Nov 27, 2011

Schedule for the week of Sunday, November 27th


Here's the schedule!

Monday, November 28th
Maybe impromptu?
8 pm Dianne

Tuesday, November 29th
7am
11 am

Wednesday, November 30th
7 am est
2 pm est

Thursday, December 1st
7 am est
11 am est

Friday, December 2nd
7 am est
TBD

Nov 20, 2011

Schedule for Thanksgiving Week

Be grateful for TPR!!!! I know I am. Thanks to all of you who make it great. And you know who you are (I hope. Do you know? I hope you know. It is definitely you.)

The schedule though is up in the Air. Completely!

Maybe Marisa, Heather or J will call one (and they are free to do so). Or not. But I am up to here with family (my hand is at about heart level) and I am loving it, but I will miss you dear TPRers and my writing terribly. (Dianne is also doing the family/conference/gratitude thing this week.)

Meanwhile power on!

Nov 16, 2011

Post 3: Reconvention!

Marisa, Maria and myself. Getting through expanses of time and burnout.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

The hour runs from 2 until 3 pm est. Meet back at post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unplug at 2 pm est

What will you be working on? Let us know in comments.

Post 3: Reconvention!

Amy, Anna, and me!

Amy shared this link: http://diymfa.com/

Great site!!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 11 am EST

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

Post 3: Reconvention!

Just me.

Post 2: I AM UNPLUGGED!

The hour runs from 7 am est until 8. Let me know if you shall meet me at post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unplug begins at 7 am est

Let me know if you will be at chat and I will wait.

Nov 15, 2011

Post 3: Reconvention!

Marisa, Krystey and Amy in disguise. So happy to hear that her hubby is home and well. So glad that everybody's projects are going well. I love the practice room.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

The hour runs from 11 am est until 12. Meet back at post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unplug at 11 am est

What will you be working on? Let us know in comments.

Post 3: Reconvention!

Just me.

Post 2: I AM UNPLUGGED!

The hour runs from 7 am until 8 am est. Meet back at post 3 for the chat (but let me know you are coming so that I wait!).

Post 1: Unplug begins at 7 am est

Let me know if you will be working with me and I will wait for you at chat.

Nov 14, 2011

Post 3:Reconvention!

KrysteyBelle, PirateSavvy, and Dianne were here. KB had finished reading Dianne's ms and had comments. Dianne shared a site with great questions for plotting a loose outline. PirateSavvy shared her NaNo progress.

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!

Marisa, Maria and myself!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

The hour runs from 11 am est until noon. Meet at post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 11 am EST

What will you be working on today?

Post 3: Reconvention!

Just me.

Post 2: I AM UNPLUGGED!

The hour goes from 7 am est until 8. Let me know if you are planning to meet me at chat.

Post 1: Unplug at 7 amest

Will you be here working? Let me know so I will see you at chat!

Nov 13, 2011

Schedule for the Week of Sunday, November 13th

Here's the schedule!

Monday, November 14th
7 am EST
11 am EST - Marisa
8 pm Dianne

Tuesday, November 15th
7am
11 am

Wednesday, November 16th
7 am est
2 pm est

Thursday, November 17th
7 am esT
TBD

Friday, November 18th
7 am est
TBD

Nov 7, 2011

Post 3:Reconvention!

KrysteyBelle, Maria, and Dianne were present. We talked about first draft dilemmas and children waking us up in the night.

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!

Maria, Anna, Marisa and myself. Heather was stuck in a library writing. Where were you, J?

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

The hour runs from 11 am est until noon. Meet back at post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unplug at 11 est

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

Post 3: Reconvene

Amy and Maria - no one else. Thanks for holding down the fort you two!

Post 3: Reconvention

:) Just me. Heather needed to leave before reconvention!

I didn't accomplish any of my writing goals, so I made up for it by taking out the trash and cleaning the kitchen.

Post 2: Unplug Until 10am EST

Get some writing done!

Post 1: Come, Unplug with Us at 9:00 am est

Howdy folks. I thought, maybe I'd do laundry. Maybe I'd take a bath (since I have a sore throat). Maybe I'd...write?

I need the kick in the pants that this Practice Room brings. Join me. From 9-10 est we write. Then we'll chat at 10! Let me know what your goals are in the comments of this post! Let's get serious.

Post 3: Reconvention!

Just me. Back to my words...

Post 2: I AM UNPLUGGED!

The hour runs from 7 until 8 am est. Let me know if you'll be at chat.

Post 1: Unplug at 7 am est

Let me know if you writing with me and I will meet you at chat.

Nov 6, 2011

Schedule for week of Sunday November 6th

Here's the schedule!

Monday, November 7th 
7 am EST
11 am est
8 pm est

Tuesday, November 8th Writer in Residence again??? I have to check with Marisa and Heather  about hosting but maybe... What do you guys think?

Wednesday, November 9th 
7 am est
2 pm est

Thursday, November 10th 
7 am est

Friday, November 11th 
7 am est
11 am

Nov 2, 2011

Post 3: Reconvention!

Maria, Krystey, Anna and myself.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

The hour runs from 2 pm est until 3. Meet back at post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unplug at 2 pm est

What will you be working on? Let us know in comments.

Tuesday Writer in Res 11/02

Impromptu chat by Jon - Marisa, Amy, Krystey, and Kelly came (and then Marisa shut down to go for a walk to feed her muse)

Post 3: Reconvention!

Just me. Back to the words for now.

Post 2: I AM UNPLUGGED!

The hour is from 7 am est until 8 am. Let me know you are here so that we can meet at chat.

Post 1: Unplug begins at 7

Let me know you are here and I will let you know too. Leave a comment and I will meet you at chat.

Nov 1, 2011

Writer-in-Residence!

Happy NaNo kick off! It was a full chat for most of the day, with much accomplished for many!

Writer in Residence!

Today, beginning at 9am (est), and ending at 3pm (est), The Practice Room will open it's chat room doors for all writers. To kick off NaNo, we will host an open chat for any writer who wants to stop by and hang out! Will we (Heather, Tina, and Marisa) see you there? Let's get writing!!

If you haven't been to a chat before, sign up with chatroll, and you'll be all set. :) Let the chat begin!

Oct 30, 2011

Schedule for the week of Sunday October 30th

Here's the schedule!
Monday, October 31st
Happy Halloween!
7 am EST

Tuesday, November 1st Writer in Residence???
2 am est until 2 pm est.
NaNo begins and the practice room stays open for those first few words, either Marisa and Heather or I will be here around the clock on Tuesday AM. 9-2 easter time zone (I think this is going to happen, when confirmed all the question marks will be gone)

Wednesday, November 2nd
7 am est
2 pm est

Thursday, November 3rd 
7 am est
11 am est

Friday, November 4th
7 am est
Kids home from school and I must volunteer - anyone else want to do a tpr hour?

Oct 26, 2011

2 pm Unplug Canceled

Sorry for the inconvenience. :( Write anyway!!!

Post 3: Reconvention!

No one checked in but me, so chat was cancelled! But *I* worked a little, so YAY!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

We are unplugged!

NOTE: If no one else check in to post one by our reconvention time (12 pm EST) I will cancel the reconvention chat.

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 11 am EST

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

Post 3: Reconvention!

just me.

Post 2: I AM UNPLUGGED!

The hour lasts from 7 am until 8 am est. Let me know that you are writing and I will wait at chat.

Post 1: Unplug at 7 est

Are you writing too? Let me know and I will wait at chat.

Oct 24, 2011

Post 3:Reconvention!

Maria, KrysteyBelle, and I were present. We talked about moving forward from a stuck point, marketability, and motivation.

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!

:D

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

The hour runs from 11 am est until noon. Meet back at post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unplug begins at 11 est

Good morning! What will you be working on? Leave a comment.

Post 3: Reconvention!

Just me.

Post 2:I AM UNPLUGGED!

The hour runs from 7 until 8 am est. Let me know you're here so I wait at the chat.

Post 1: Unplug begins at 7 am est

Good morning! Let me know you're writing so that I wait for you at chat.

Oct 23, 2011

Schedule for the Week of Sunday October 23rd

Monday, October 24th 
7 am EST
11 am EST
8pm Dianne

Tuesday, October 25th 
7 am EST
11 am EST

Wednesday, October 26th
7 am EST
2 pm EST

Thursday, October 27th
7 am EST

Friday, October 28th 
7 am EST
11 am 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.







Oct 17, 2011

Post 3:Reconvention!

Maria, Marcy, KrysteyBelle,and Dianne were present. We discussed our progress for the night and brainstormed ways to help Maria write her way out of the Chapter of Doom.

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

Me and Jon talked character issues and NaNo - Krystey stopped in to say hi.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 11 am EST

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

Post 3: Reconvention!

Just me.

Post 2: I AM UNPLUGGED!

The hour runs from 7 am until 8 am est. Let me know if you're coming to post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unplug at 7 am est

Let me know you are writing so that I wait for you at chat!

Oct 16, 2011

Schedule for the week of Sunday, October 16th

This is a weird week for me. My kids are home for half of it and the other half is crammed with meetings and violin lessons, etc. So it means slim pickin's on the known times for TPR (besides early mornings which are my given). I will try to call some during the week if I can. Or I will try to come to yours if you call them for me.

Monday, October 17th
7 am EST
11 am EST - Marisa
8pm Dianne

Tuesday, October 18th
7 am est

Wednesday, October 19th
7 am est

Thursday, October 20th
7 am est11 am est

Friday, October 21st
7 am est
11 am est

Oct 14, 2011

Post 3: Reconvention!

Chatroll was acting up, and although everybody got a word in there one way or another, nobody got to do much chatting with each other. Hope you all have a great weekend. Good luck with all your endeavors!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

The hour is from 11 am est until noon. Meet back at post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unplug at 11 am est

What will you be working on? Leave a comment.

Post 3: Reconvention!

Just me!

Post 2: I AM UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage runs from 7 am est until 8.Let me know if you will be at the chat.

Post 1: Unplug at 7 am est

Let me know you're writing so that i wait for you at chat.

Oct 12, 2011

Post 3: Reconvention!

Anna's fast drafting and fast problem solving. We so envy her. Some great Alpha readers. And we left with an image of organized ducks in our heads.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

The hour runs from 2 pm est until 3. Meet at post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unplug at 2 pm est

What will you work on? Let us know 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.







Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 11 am EST

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

Post 3: Reconvention!

Brandy and I: she had news of reviews and new directions. So cool!

Post 2: I AM UNPLUGGED!

Unplug runs from 7 am est until 8. Sign in if you want to chat.

Post 1: Unplug is at 7 am est

Let me know you are working so I wait for you at chat.

Oct 11, 2011

Oct 10, 2011

Post 3:Reconvention!

Maria, KrysteyBelle, Marcy, and Dianne were present. We talked about our revisions, word count, critiquing, and then KB and Dianne brainstormed some possible revisions for her WIP.

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!

Maria, Marisa, Amy and myself. Dreams, NaNo, brainstorming, voice, music, pantsing, Scrivener, etc. etc.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unplug from 11 am est until noon. Meet back at post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unplug at 11 am

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

Post 3: Reconvention!

Just me writing.

Post 2: I AM UNPLUGGED!

From 7 est until 8 pm est.

Post 1: Unplug at 7 am est

Let me know you are writing an I will wait for you at chat!

Oct 9, 2011

Schedule for Week of Sunday, October 9th

Monday, October 10th
7 am EST
11 am est
8pm Dianne 

Tuesday, October 11th
7 am est
11 am est

Wednesday, October 12th 
7 am est
2 pm est 

Thursday, October 13th 
7 am est
Can't schedule for Thursday daytime due to a meeting.

Friday, October 14th 
7 am est
11 am est

Oct 6, 2011

Post 3: Reconvention!

Maria, Marisa, Amy and myself. Amaris couldn't make it due to troubles with chatroll. Feeling high on ideas. So is Marisa (which means block was broken) and Amy is also full of ideas. Chapter 14 may have played hard to get.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unplug runs from 2 - 3 est. Meet back at post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unplug begins at 2

What will you be working on? Let us know in comments.

Post 3: Reconvention!

Ooops, forgot to come back. Now must get up the kids.

Post 2: I AM UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage lasts from 7 - 8 est. Sign up so I know to keep chat open.

Post 1: Unplug at 7 am est

Let me know you're here with me so I wait at the chat.

Oct 3, 2011

Post 3:Reconvention!

Maria, Marcy, KrysteyBelle, and Dianne were present. We talked about tonight's progress, revisions, titles, and planning out future works.

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!

Just me.

Post 2: I AM UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage lasts from 7 am est until 8. Meet back at post 3 for the chat (if you have signed up, I will know to wait. Otherwse i go back to work).

Post 1: Unplug at 7 est

Let me know you are working too. Leave a comment!

Oct 2, 2011

Schedule for the week of Sunday, October 2nd

Monday, October 3rd
7 am EST
Once again Monday is hard to pinpoint what will work for me. If someone else hosts, I am hoping to join. And there is always Dianne in the eve! I can hope anyway...
8pm Dianne

Tuesday, October 4th
7 am est
11 am est

Wednesday, October 5th
7 am est
2 pm est

Thursday, October 6th
7 am est
 2 pm est

Friday, October 7th
7 am est

Sep 29, 2011

Post 3: Reconvention!

Marisa and Maria chatted about NaNo and finishing books, and college applications and warped ideas.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 11 am EST

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

Post 3: Reconvention!

Brandy and I! It's been awhile. She has my kind of writing schedule! and a contest: http://sofiadayspen.com/giveaways/october-2011-contest/

Post 2: I AM UNPLUGGED!

Unplug runs from 7 until 8 am est. Meet back at post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unplug at 7 est

What are you doing? let me know in comments.

Sep 26, 2011

Post 3:Reconvention!

KrysteyBelle, Maria, Marcy, Tina, and Dianne were present. We discussed painting with water colors and working with pastels. Everybody helped Dianne get over a difficult bump in revisions.

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!

It was a full chat! We are racing forward. Slowly. And also running in place and backwards!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Meet you in Post 3 in one hour!

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 11 am EST

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

If no one checks in by 12 pm EST, the reconvention chat in Post 3 will be cancelled. Hope to see you there!

Post 3: Reconvention!

Just me!

Post 2: I'M UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage runs from 7 am est until 8. Meet back at post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unplug at 7 am est

Let me know you're here with me. Leave a comment.

Sep 25, 2011

Schedule for the week of Sunday, September 25th

Monday, September 26th
7 am EST
11 am EST - Marisa
8pm Dianne

Tuesday September 27th
7 am est
11 am est

Wednesday September 28th
7 am est
2 pm est

Thursday September 29th
7 am est
11 am est

Friday September 30th
7 am est

Sep 19, 2011

Post 3:Reconvention!

KrysteyBelle, Maria, Marisa, Jon, and Dianne were present. We talked about what we accomplished tonight, word count, and focus.

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!

(If you don't see a comment from me in this half hour, don't worry. I'll be here by 8pm for the unplug, but maybe not much before that. ~ Dianne)

Post 3: Reconvention!

Heather, Jon, Anna, and Me!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 11 am EST

What will you be working on?

Post 3: Reconvention!

Just me!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage lasts from 7 am est until 8 am. Meet at post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unplug begins at 7 am est

Let me know you're here with me. Leave a comment.

Sep 18, 2011

Schedule for the week of Sunday, September 18th

Monday, September 19th 
7 am est
I can't pull off a daytime one tomorrow -- at least as the day stands for now. Anyone else?
8pm Dianne 

 Tuesday September 20th 
7 am est
11 am est

 Wednesday September 21st 
7 am est
2 pm est

 Thursday September 22nd 
7 am est
11 am est

 Friday September 23th 
7 am est
11 am est

Sep 16, 2011

Sep 12, 2011

Post 3:Reconvention!

Jon, KrysteyBelle, Maria, Marcy, and Dianne were present. We talked about our current projects, voice, genre, and potential ideas.

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!

After my snafu of posting and scheduling posts, thank goodness we all got together. It was Jon, Heather, Kelly, Marisa, Krystey and myself. Writing was done by some, communing was done by all.

Post 1: Unscheduled Unplug at 3:15 est.

What will you work on? Let us know in comments.

Post 3: Reconvention!

Anna, Heather, Marisa, Jon, and myself. Good to see everybody. Must be a writing day.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage lasts from 11 am est until 12 pm. Meet back at post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unplug begins at 11 am est.

What will you be working on? Let us know in comments.

Post 3: Reconvene

Jon, Marisa, Maria, and myself. Oh, and Anna stopped by so I could trump at the guess-who's-viewing game. :) We talked music and concerts and maybe some writing. :)

UNPLUG @ 9am est

Hello impromptu TPRers. Glad you could make it! Let's write. (No laundry, J. Unless you come over and do mine.)

See you at 10 est for a brief chat, all!!

Post 3: Reconvention

Just me!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage lasts from 7 am until 8 am est. Meet back at post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unplug begins at 7 am est.

Let me know you're here. Leave a message.

Sep 11, 2011

Schedule for the week of Sunday September 11th

Here's the schedule!
Monday, September 12th 
7 am est
11 am est
8pm Dianne

Tuesday September 13th
7 am est
2 pm est

Wednesday September 14th 
7 am est
2 pm est

Thursday September 15th 
7 am est
11 am est

Friday September 16th 
7 am est
11 am est

Sep 10, 2011

Google+ Hangout at 12:30 Today

I will open up the Hangout to my TPR contacts! If you haven't started in Google+ but want to join our write-in today, leave a comment and I will get you an invitation. If you want to read how pat Hangouts have gone read here.

Sep 6, 2011

Post 3: Reconvention!

Marisa and I. We will do Margie Lawson's emo- pack together starting this week.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage runs from 11 am est until 12 pm est. Meet back at post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unplug begins at 11 am est

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

Post 3: Reconvention!

Just me. First early morning accomplished!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage runs from 7 am est until 8 am est. Meet back at post 3 for the chat.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpuggage runs from 7 am est until 8 am. Meet at post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 7 am est.

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

Sep 5, 2011

Post 3:Reconvention!

KrysteyBelle, Marcy, Maria, and Dianne were here. We talked about our current projects, querying, and how we're all going to meet up in Disney someday and hang out with KB!

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!

Sep 4, 2011

Schedule for the Week of Sunday, September 4th

Monday, September 5th
8pm Dianne (A LABOR DAY unplug! YAY!)

Tuesday September 6th
7 am est (Back to trying my early mornings -- can I do it?)
11 am est

Wednesday September 7th
7 am est
2 pm est

Thursday September 8th
7 am est
11 am est

Friday September 9th
7 am est

I would like to try a hangout on Google+ next weekend. I am calling it for Saturday, September 10th. My instinct is to schedule it at 12:30 est. We will do the 25 minute timing Pomodoro style with a 5 minute check in between sessions for as long as people are able to keep at it. As in the past, I will have you RSVP on the schedule post if you want to come and let me know if you need a Google+ invite. I will send out a message to those that RSVPed if the event is a go.

Sep 2, 2011

Post 3: Reconvention!

Just me and Amaris, so we moved over to gmail to chat! Hopefully Heather and Anna got some writing in even without the chat!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Write your fingers off!

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 4:30 pm EST

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

Post 3: Reconvention!

Amaris, Anna, Jon, DENA, and I were present. We scheduled another unplug for today:

4:30 pm EST
See you there!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Write your hearts out!

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 11 am EST

What will you be working on for the hour? Tell me in the comments!

Sep 1, 2011

Post 3: Reconvention!

Marisa, Maria, Jon and myself. Oh good a chat!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage runs from 11 am est until noon. Meet back at post 3 for the chat.

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 1: Unpluggage begins at 11 am est

What will you be working on? Let us know in comments.

Aug 31, 2011

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage goes from 2 pm est until 3 pm est. Meet at post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 2 pm est

What will you be working on? Let us know in comments.

Post 3: Reconvention!

General silliness and non-stop entertainment from Jon, Heather, Anna, Amaris and myself. We talked of WWJD bracelets, Neil Diamond FTW, characters that make us listen to terrible music, and fanny packs!!!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Meet you back at post 3 at 12pm EST for chat!

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 11 am EST

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

Aug 29, 2011

Post 3:Reconvention!

KrysteyBelle, Marisa, Marcy, and Dianne were present. We talked a long time about POV -- first person vs. third person and our personal preferences for each.