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!


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