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!


Mar 31, 2011

Post 3:Reconvention!

Nooooobody there tonight. Signed off early.

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!

Jon, Marisa, Amy and I. Crit questions, revision classes and official blog tours.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage runs from 1 - 2 pm est. Meet in post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 1 PM eastern

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

Post 3: Reconvention!

Just me with my daughter on my lap. Off to the morning.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage runs from 7 am EST until 8. Meet back in post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 7:00 am eastern

Let me know you are working with me. Leave a comment.

Mar 28, 2011

Post 3: Reconvention!

Marisa and I. I picked her blogging brain.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

This special longer Unpluggage runs from 3 pm EST until 4:15. Meet back in post 3 for the chat.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Post 1: Special Longer Unpluggage Begins 3 PM eastern

What will you be working on? Tell us in comments. (This unplug will be lengthened by 15 minutes to makes sure that Marisa and I are back in time for chat. Use the time well!)

Post 3: Reconvention!

Back to the usual - just me. Happy writing all!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

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

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 7:00 am eastern

Let me know you are working with me. Leave a comment.

Mar 27, 2011

Schedule for the Week Of Sunday, March 27th:

I'm back to the regular early schedule because I have to get the kids up and cracking by 7:15ish, but I will miss those busy morning chats. Oh what a difference an hour makes. Maybe in the summer??? In the meantime, see how these work for you...

Monday, March 28th
7 am EST
3 pm EST

Tuesday, March 29th
7 am EST
11 am EST

Wednesday, March 30th
7 am EST
10 am EST

Thursday, March 31st
7 am EST
1 pm EST
8 pm EST Dianne


Friday, April 1st
7 am EST

Mar 24, 2011

Post 3:Reconvention!

KrysteyBelle, Marisa, and Dianne were present. We talked about first pages -- including finding the best line on the page and moving it up to make it the first line. Then KB and D chatted about their WIPs and critiqued each other's latest chapters.

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!

Heather, Jon, Marisa, Amy and myself. An hour later makes all the difference in attendance. I wish I could do this everyday. Summer for sure though!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage runs from 8-9 am. Meet back at post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 8 am eastern

Are you writing with me? Let me know in comments!

Mar 20, 2011

Schedule for the Week Of Sunday, March 20th:

This week is spring break at my place. Hence the later morning unplugs. But as I am gonna have kids around later in the day it is harder to predict my afternoons. I may try to add things in as I know what is happening. Check back. :)

Monday, March 21st
8 am EST

Tuesday, March 22nd
8 am EST

Wednesday, March 23rd
8 am EST
1 pm EST

Thursday, March 24th
8 am EST
8 pm EST Dianne

Friday, March 25th
8 am EST

Mar 17, 2011

Post 3:Reconvention!

KrysteyBelle, Amy, and Dianne were present. We talked about our current projects, revising, moving forward, discussed plot points.

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 thank goodness, I almost didn't come back.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

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

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 7 am eastern.

Are you writing with me? let me know in comments.

Mar 16, 2011

Post 3: Reconvention!

Amy, Marisa, Krystey and me. Lot of talk about these things, aka toomberries. Also Kim Harrison on B&N Forums: http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/t5/Paranormal-Urban-Fantasy/KIM-HARRISON-IS-HERE/m-p/806032/message-uid/806032.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour runs from 1 until 2 pm est. Meet back at post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 1 pm eastern.

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

Post 3: Reconvention!

Just me. Off to wake up my kids.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

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

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 7 am eastern.

Are you writing with me? let me know in comments.

Mar 13, 2011

Schedule for the Week of Sunday, March 13th

Come write!

Monday, March 14th
7 am EST
3 pm EST

Tuesday, March 15th
7 am EST
11 am EST

Wednesday, March 16th
7 am EST
1 pm EST

Thursday, March 17th
7 am EST
8 pm EST Dianne

Friday, March 18th
7 am EST
12:15 pm EST

Mar 11, 2011

Post 3: Reconvention!

Just Marisa!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Meet you in post #3 at 5pm EST! If no one checks in at post one by reconvention time, I will cancel the chat!

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 4:00 pm (est)

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

Post 3: Reconvention!

Marisa and Tina - discussing the prologue.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour runs from 12:15 pm est until 1:15. If nobody signs in on the first post by 1:15 post three chat will be cancelled.

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 12:15 pm eastern.

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

Post 3: Reconvention!

Just me and a silent stranger.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

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

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 7 am eastern.

Are you gonna write with me? Let me know in comments.

Mar 10, 2011

Post 3:Reconvention!

Krystey Belle, Tina, Marisa, and Dianne were present. We talked about making small changes that caused a domino effect and ended up being bigger than planned. Dianne confessed to being lousy at chronology and having to fix her timeline repeatedly. Marisa was making great strides on her revisions. Krystey and Dianne brainstormed some ideas for KB's upcoming chapters.

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!

Tina, Krystey, and Marisa popped in for a quick chat

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Meet you back at post #3 at 12 pm EST! In the meantime, write your little heart out!

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 11 am EST

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

Post 3: Reconvention!

Just me!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

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

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 7 am eastern.

Are you gonna write with me? Let me know in comments.

Mar 9, 2011

Post 3: Reconvention!

Marisa and Tina and three viewers!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Meet you back at post #3 at 6m EST! If no one checks in at post #1, the chat will be canceled!

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 5:00 pm (est)

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

Post 3: Reconvention!

Marisa and I. Talking allergies and productivity. Krystey showed up too. She's a busy girl. I'm craving bananas.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour runs from 1 until 2 pm est. Meet back in post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 1 pm eastern.

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

Post 3: Reconvention!

Marisa and I. Talking books and their willful behavior - as per usual.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

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

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 7 am eastern.

Are you gonna write with me? Let me know in comments.

Mar 8, 2011

Post 3: Reconvention!

Me and Tina!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Meet you back in post 3 at 5:00 pm EST.

If no one signs in before the unplug is over, I'll be skipping the chat!

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 4:00 pm (est)

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

Post 3: Reconvention!

Kelly, Marisa and myself. Marisa and I are ready to move on from stuck chapters and Kelly is ready to submit poetry. Yay for an hour!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage hour is from 11 am est - 12 pm est. Meet back at post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 11 am eastern.

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

Post 3: Reconvention!

Just me and Marisa near missing each other.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

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

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 7 am eastern.

Are you gonna write with me? Let me know in comments.

Mar 6, 2011

Schedule for the Week Of Sunday, March 6th:

Monday, March 7th
7 am EST
2 pm EST

Tuesday, March 8th
7 am EST
11 am EST

Wednesday, March 9th
7 am EST
1 pm EST

Thursday, March 10th
7 am EST
8:00 pm Dianne!

Friday, March 11th
7 am EST
12:15 am EST

Mar 3, 2011

Post 3:Reconvention!

Dianne and KrysteyBelle were present. We talked about revisions to our manuscript. Tina appeared and magically gave Dianne "The Power of Deletion." Dianne will try not to abuse it.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

We are unplugged! We'll meet back at 9:30 pm EST in post 3 for a reconvention chat. If no one is there, the chat will be canceled.

Post 1: Unpluggage Begins 8:30 pm eastern

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


Post 3: Reconvention!

Just me.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage runs from 7 am EST until 8. Meet back in post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 7 am eastern.

Are you writing with me? Leave a comment.

Mar 1, 2011

Post 3: Reconvention!

Krystey, Marisa, Amy and myself. We talked about TPR's year reunion and the drafts we have completed over the course of the year. And the fact that we have gotten better at writing - it just takes practice.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

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

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 11 am eastern.

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

Post 3: Reconvention!

Lost track of time. Back to work.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Unpluggage runs from 7 am EST until 8. Meet back in post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 7 am eastern.

Are you writing with me? Leave a comment.