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 17, 2012

Post 3:Reconvention!

KrysteyBelle, Maria, Marcy, Mary, and Dianne were present. We talked about editors, WIPs, and reactions to current events.

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!

Note: This will be the last Monday night TPR until January 7th, since I'm assuming nobody plans on attending on Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve!

Post 3: Reconvention!

Maria and Amy and I: flowing and writing. I came up with a feng shui theory that pleases me.

Post 2: We Are Unplugged!

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

Post 1: Unplug at 1 pm est

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

Dec 16, 2012

Schedule for the Week of Sunday, December 16th


Monday, December 17
TH-TH at noon. Unplug at 1 pm est
Dianne 8 pm est

Tuesday, December 18
??

Wednesday, December 19
??

Thursday, December 20
1 pm est

Dec 13, 2012

Post 1: Unplug at 1 pm est - CANCELED

IF YOU SIGN UP! Sign - up, sign up! Or I will get my butt to Costco and get tires instead.

Dec 10, 2012

Post 3:Reconvention!

KrysteyBelle, Serena, Maria, Marcy, and Dianne were here. We talked about our progress tonight, pitches, queries, and publishing news.

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!

My daughter has an orchestra concert in the early part of the evening, so I might not be here in time for check-in, but I'll be around for the unplug and the chat.  I'll be tweaking the second chapter of THE EIGHTH DAY #2 based on feedback from Krystalyn.

Post 3: Reconvention!

Amy, Marisa and myself. we should all remember to keep doing morning pages.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

The hour runs from 1 - 2 pm est. Meet back here for the chat.

Post 1: Unplug at 1 pm EST

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

critchat in lieux of gchat





A chat box


Amy maria and Marisa and I chatted about Maria's chapter 6 and 7. Coming along quite nicely.

Schedule for the Week of December 11th


Again I am posting on Monday! We had a big snowstorm here yesterday. I think snow is awesome! But it took my mind off TPR. That and Hanukah. Second week in a row that I posted late. Happy new week to you all.

Monday, December 11
TH-TH at noon. Unplug at 1 pm est
Dianne 8 pm est

Tuesday, December 12
??

Wednesday, December 13
??

Thursday, December 14
1 pm est

Dec 6, 2012

Dec 3, 2012

Post 3:Reconvention!

Christine, KrysteyBelle, Maria, and Dianne were here tonight. We talked about what we accomplished tonight and what work we still had to get done.

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 and I. Great to catch up. Felt like old times when we were the only ones. :) ONWARD AND UPWARD!

Unplug at 2 pm est

Meet back at 3 pm est for chat. Let me know in a comment if you will join Marisa and I for a chat!

Schedule for the Week of Sunday, December 3rd

Sorry for the late posting! Here's the week at a glance!


Monday, December 3
TH-TH was adjusted to later this week. We may unplug later too, 2 pm est
Dianne 8 pm est

Tuesday, December 4
??

Wednesday, December 5
??

Thursday, December 6
1 pm est

Nov 27, 2012

Post 3: Reconvention!

Marisa and Maria chatted about how we use Edit Minion to rid our manuscripts of excess words.

Post 2: We are Unplugged!

We are unplugged! We'll meet back at 2 pm EST in post 3 for a reconvention chat. If no one is there, the chat will be canceled.

Impromtu Unplug Today! 1-2 pm EST

Let us know in the comments what you'll be working on.

Nov 26, 2012

Nov 25, 2012

Schedule for the Week of Sunday, November 25th


Monday, November 26
TH-TH now on Mondays. Email amy or tina w/ questions.
We unplug after, 1 pm est
Dianne 8 pm est

Tuesday, November 27
??

Wednesday, November 28
??

Thursday, November 29
1 pm est

Nov 19, 2012

Post 3: Reconvention!

KB, Maria and I. Maria will try doing more than one chapter at once. I will complete my writing exercise. KB will do her job. We will see each other again next week. I am grateful for the writers I have met through TPR. I am grateful for the fact it is still keeping a few on task and me connected to them. I'm grateful for all the writing I have done, even if it hasn't gotten me more that those few good friends and some extra skills! Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

The hour runs from 1 pm est to 2. Meet back at the third post.

Post 1: Unplug at 1 pm est

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

Nov 18, 2012

Schedule for the Week of Sunday, November 18th


Monday, November 19
TH-TH now on Mondays. Email amy or tina w/ questions.
We unplug after, 1 pm est
No Dianne :(  Conferences.

Tuesday, November 20
??

Wednesday, November 21
??

Thursday, November 22
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Nov 12, 2012

Post 3:Reconvention!

Mary, KrysteyBelle, Maria, Dianne, and newcomer Christine were here tonight. We talked about our current projects and goals for the month.

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!

FYI -- I don't want to forget to tell you. There will be no Monday night session next week, November 19, because I'll be in parent-teacher conferences. (I'd rather be with youuuuuu ....)

Post 3: Reconvention!

Maria and Marisa and I. annoyances in reading. length of time in writing.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

The hour goes from 1 - 2 est. Meet back at post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unplug at 1 pm est

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

Nov 11, 2012

Schedule for the Week of Sunday, November 11


Monday, November 12
TH-TH now on Mondays. Email amy or tina w/ questions.
We unplug after, 1 pm est
Dianne 8 pm est

Tuesday, November 13
??

Wednesday, November 14
??

Thursday, November 15
1pm est

Nov 5, 2012

Nov 4, 2012

Schedule for the Week of Sunday, November 5th



Monday, November 6
12 pm est Change in TH-TH. email amy or tina w/ questions.
we usually unplug after, 1 pm est
Dianne 8 pm est

Tuesday, November 7
Please vote!

Wednesday, November 8

Thursday, November 9
1pm est

Nov 1, 2012

Post 3: Reconvention!

Maria, Marisa and myself. We spoke about the passion. Here was my takeaway:Somewhere between passion and discipline is faith that your work means something. That is how we can keep plugging away at both ends of it.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

The hour goes from 1 - 2. Meet back at post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unplug at 1 am est

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

Oct 30, 2012

Reconvention!

Tina, Krystey, Marisa and Maria. We talked contests, connections and being prolific. Wrapped up chat early to work on that last item.

Post 2: We Are Unplugged

The hour goes from 1 until 2 est. Meet back at post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unplug at 1 pm est.

Comment to let us know what you are working on.

Oct 29, 2012

Post 3: Reconvention!

Mary, Maria, KrysteyBelle, Marisa, and Dianne were here tonight. We talked about our current projects and what we do when we're stuck and need some time away from the 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


Welcome to the Hurricane Sandy edition of The Practice Room! I'll be here unless I have no power/internet. We do have a generator, but it won't run everything in the house. So we'll have to make choices at some point.

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

Post 3: Reconvention!

KB, Marisa, Amy and myself. Focus and writing. How to train our selves to turn the writing on like a the bell turns on the drool.

Post 2: We are unplugged!

The hour goes from 1 until 2 est. Meet back at post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unplug at 1 pm est.

Let us know what you are working on down there in the comments.

Schedule for the Week of Sunday, October 28


Thinking of people on the east coast. Hope all is well where you are and you are keeping safe. I left you on the schedule, Dianne, just in case you can and want to unplug. But hope you are keeping safe foremost. 


Monday, October 29
12 pm est Change in  TH-TH. email amy or tina w/ questions.
We usually unplug after, 1 pm est

Dianne 8 pm est

Tuesday, October 30
TBD

Wednesday, October 31
Happy Halloween!

Thursday, November 1
1 pm est


Oct 22, 2012

Post 3:Reconvention!

Krystey Belle, Marcy, Maria, Dianne, and new member Mary were present. We talked about POV and our WIPs, queries, and 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!

I must cancel today's Unplug.

Due to a family emergency. :( Sorry for any inconvenience. Hope you all write anyway....

Oct 21, 2012

Schedule for the Week of Sunday October 21st



Monday, October 22
1 pm est
Dianne 8 pm est

Tuesday, October 23


Wednesday, October 24


Thursday, October 25
12 pm est TH-TH. email amy or tina w/ questions.
We usually unplug after, 1 pm est

Oct 15, 2012

Post 3:Reconvention!

Serena, Krystey Belle, Maria, Marcy, and Dianne were here. We talked about blog posts, revisions, marketability, and starting your first manuscript.

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 runs from 1 - 2 EST. Meet back at 3 for the chat

Post 1: Unplug begins at 1 pm est

What will you be working on?

Oct 14, 2012

Schedule for the Week of Sunday, October 14th

Trying to keep the daytime unplugs to 1 pm est. And Maria's hosting a Tuesday! Let us know how a regular schedule might work for you.



Monday, October 15th
1 pm est
Dianne 8 pm est

Tuesday, October 16th
1 pm Maria is hosting!

Wednesday, October 17th


Thursday, October 18th
12 pm est TH-TH. email amy or tina w/ questions.
We usually unplug after, 1 pm est

Oct 8, 2012

Post 3: Reconvention!

Dianne, KrysteyBelle, Maria, and Marcy were here to welcome Serena -- KrysteyBelle's sister -- for her first TPR. We talked about our past, present, and future projects.

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 1: Unplug at 1 pm est

Are you with me? I had to change todays unplug so I could make it to yoga. Let's work on something! If no one signs in, I'll cancel. Sorry about the late change...

Oct 7, 2012

Schedule for the Week of Sunday October 7th



Monday, October 8th
1 pm est
Dianne 8 pm est

Tuesday, October 9th
???

Wednesday, October 10th
Special extended. 3 pm est until 4:15

Thursday, October 11th
12 pm est TH-TH. email amy or tina w/ questions.
We usually unplug after at 1 pm est.


Sep 30, 2012

Schedule for the Week of Sunday, September 30th



Monday, October 1st
2 pm est
Dianne 8 pm est

Tuesday, October 2nd
???

Wednesday, October 3rd
Special extended. 3 pm est until 4:15

Thursday, October 4th
12 pm est TH-TH. email amy or tina w/ questions.
Shall we unplug after? 1 pm est


Sep 25, 2012

Sep 24, 2012

Sep 23, 2012

Schedule for the Week of Sunday, September 23rd



Monday September 24th
2 pm est
Dianne 8 pm est

Tuesday September 25th
Let's say 2 pm est.

Wednesday September 26th
??

Thursday, August 27th
12 pm est TH-TH. email amy or tina w/ questions.
Shall we unplug after? 1 pm est

Sep 17, 2012

Post 3:Reconvention!

Dianne, Jennifer, KrysteyBelle, and Maria were here, discussing how to move forward on a first draft even though you know you aren't getting it right.

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 Sunday September 16th

Happy Rosh HaShana, the Jewish new year! - that is why I nearly forgot to post... Monday September 17th Dianne 8 pm est Tuesday September 18th I may or may not be available to unplug. Let me know if you want to. Wednesday September 19th Special extended unplug. 3 pm est until 4:15 Thursday, August 20th 12 pm est TH-TH. email amy or tina w/ questions. Shall we unplug after? 1 pm est

Sep 10, 2012

Post 3:Reconvention!

A productive night here at TPR. KrysteyBelle, Marcy, Maria, Jenn, and Dianne were present. We helped Dianne think through some revisions, suggested a way for Maria to ditch some "telling" and approach the situation a different way, and encourage Jenn to break some rules. :)

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!

I might not get home in time for the check-in this evening, but I will definitely be here for the chat.

Post 1: Unplug at 2 pm est IS CANCELED!

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

Sep 9, 2012

Schedule for the Week of Sunday, September 9th



Monday September 10th
3 pm est
Dianne 8 pm est

Tuesday September 11th
I may or may not be available to unplug. Let you know day of.

Wednesday September 12th
Special extended unplug. 3 pm est until 4:15

Thursday, August 13th
12 pm est TH-TH. email amy or tina w/ questions.
Shall we unplug after? 1 pm est

Sep 6, 2012

Post 3: Reconvention!

Got kicked off chatroll, but at least some work done. Maria and Marisa there but not happy with the work part.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

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

Post 1: Unplug at 1 pm est

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

Sep 5, 2012

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

This special EXTENDED unplug runs from 3 pm est until 4:15 pm est. Meet at post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Special EXTENDED Unplug at 3 pm est

We will unplug from 3 pm est until 4:15. What will you be working on?

Sep 3, 2012

Post 3:Reconvention!

Maria, KrysteyBelle, and Dianne were here. We talked about crits and 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!

Schedule for the week of Sunday September 2nd, 2012


Today is Labor Day! Celebrate your hard work! Anybody writing? Dianne will be at 8 pm est. Anyone else?

Monday September 3rd
Dianne 8 pm est

Tuesday September 4th
I may or may not be available to unplug. Let you know day of.

Wednesday September 5th
Special extended unplug. 3 pm est until 4:15

Thursday, August 6th
12 pm est TH-TH. email amy or tina w/ questions.
Shall we unplug after? 1 pm est

Aug 27, 2012

Post 3:Reconvention!

KrysteyBelle, Maria, Marcy, Jenn, and Dianne were here. We talked about our current projects, sticking points, and made suggestions for getting past a blockage.

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 and I. Plus a little visit from KB - who is working hard!

Post 1: Ooops I meant 2 pm est on the schedule

What will you be working on!

Aug 26, 2012

Schedule for the week of Sunday, August 26th


Hey, anyone interested in zero drafting with me for the next three months? I would have to figure out how that looks, but I am willing to take suggestions if you got ideas. A regular chat with topic? Weekly exercises, update and pep-talk? A post to report progress? Other ideas? Anything sound helpful?

Monday August 27th
1pm est
8 pm est Dianne

Tuesday, August 28th
1 pm est

Thursday, August 23rd
12 pm est TH-TH. we meet at gmail. email amy or tina w/ questions.
Shall we unplug after? 1 pm est

Aug 21, 2012

Post 3: Reconvention!

Maria, Marisa and myself. Planned for Th-Th...

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

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

Post 1: Unplug at 1 pm est

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

Post 3: Reconvene

Marisa and I. So good to hear about all her great projects.

Post 2: Unplug until 12 pm EST!

And we're off! Meet you at post 3 for a reconvention chat at 12pm EST!

Post 1: Unpluggage begins at 11am EST

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

If no one signed in before or during the unplug, the reconvention chat will be cancelled!

Aug 19, 2012

Schedule for the Week of Sunday, August 19th

This is it for now. Last week of the summer and I cannot predict what we will be doing. Let me know what you will be doing in the comments. Are you writing these days? Monday August 20th 8 pm est Dianne Tuesday, August 21st 1 pm est Thursday, August 23rd 1 pm est

Aug 12, 2012

Schedule for the Week of Sunday, August 12th

This is the slim week. Dianne is back. YAY! But I am away. :( I will post a new schedule August 19th. Miss you until then. Get a lot of writing done! Monday, August 13th Dianne 8 pm

Aug 5, 2012

Schedule for the Week of Sunday, August 5th


Dianne is busy researching this week. Yay for her! And you will see me around here in the evenings for once. The week of August 13th shall be much slimmer around here, but this week is for writing!!! And teaching! This is my week at the Loft.


Monday August 6th
9 pm est


Tuesday, August 7th
??


Wednesday, August 8th
9 pm est


Thursday, August 9th
9 pm est

Jul 30, 2012

Post 3:Reconvention!

KrysteyBelle, Maria, Marcy, Jenn, and Dianne were present. We chatted about revisions and queries. Dianne shared how KB and Marcy made suggestions she was able to combine and use.

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!

Jul 29, 2012

Schedule for the Week of Sunday, July 28th


The weeks of August 6th and August 13th shall be slim around here, but this week is for writing!!! (Well, here are a few hours anyway... Hope to see you around.)


Monday July 30th
Dianne 8 pm est


Tuesday, July 31st
1 pm est


Wednesday, August 1
9 am est


Thursday, August 2
1 pm est

Jul 26, 2012

Jul 23, 2012

Post 3:Reconvention!

Maria, Jen, KrysteyBelle, and Dianne were present. We talked about word-slashing and writing scenes the author/character needs, even if they are destined to be cut later.

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!

KB, Dianne, Maria, Marisa and myself. Writing lovers, husbands and good humor, focussing and schedules for the school year.

Post 1: Unplug begins at 9 est

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

Jul 22, 2012

Schedule for the week of Sunday, July 22nd


Monday July 23th
9 am est
Dianne 8 pm est


Tuesday, July 24th
1 pm est


Wednesday, July 25th
9 am est


Thursday, July 26th
1 pm est

Jul 19, 2012

Post 3: Reconvention!

Jennifer, Amy, Krystey, Maria and myself (I almost forgot to come back, whoops). People are off to productivity!

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

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

Post 1: Unplug at 1 pm est

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

Jul 18, 2012

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 runs from 9:30 am est until 10:30. Meet back at post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unplug begins at 9:30 est

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

Jul 16, 2012

Post 3:Reconvention!

KrysteyBelle, Maria, Jen, and Dianne were present tonight to discuss our progress on first drafts, revisions, and brainstorming.

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!

sickness and revision and bad internet, woe is us.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

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

Post 1: Unplug at 1 pm est

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

Jul 15, 2012

Posting the Schedule for the Week of Sunday July 15th



Monday July 16th

1 pm est
Dianne 8 pm est


Tuesday July 17th
9:30 am est


WednesdayJuly 18th
9:30 am est


Thursday July 19th
1 pm est

Jul 11, 2012

Jul 10, 2012

Post 3: Reconvention!

Full house! KB, Dianne, Maria, Marisa and myself. It's been a long time. Too long. We also decided to do a 90-ish day novel this fall through TPR. Are you ready to start writing in August?

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

The hour runs from 9:30 est until 10:30. Meet at post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unplug begins at 9:30 est

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

Jul 9, 2012

Post 3:Reconvention!

Marcy, Maria, KrysteyBelle, Jen, and Dianne were here. We are all working on current projects.

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 Sunday July 8th


Sorry, forgot all about posting a schedule in wedding aftermath. But too tired and behind to decide my week yet, but wedding was a success! I'll be here in the morning and then go from there.


Monday July 9th
Dianne 8 est Thank you Dianne!


Tuesday July 10th
9:30 am est


WednesdayJuly 11th




Thursday July 12th

Jul 2, 2012

Post 3:Reconvention!

KrysteyBelle, Jen, and Dianne were present. We talked about current projects, family vacations, fairy tales.

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!

Jul 1, 2012

Schedule for the Week of Sunday, July 1st




Monday July 2nd
Dianne 8 est Thank you Dianne!


Week of July 4th and my sister's wedding! Happy lovely marriage independence Day to all! See you next week.

Jun 27, 2012

Post 3: Reconvention!

Maria and myself! Darn kids and their funky habits....

Unplug now until 9 am est

I will see you at the reconcvention post in 50 minutes. Hurry up and get SOMETHING - anything - written.

Jun 25, 2012

Schedule for the Week of Sunday June 24th

No Dianne this week. :( But she thinks next week will work. :) And this is the next to the last week before my sister's wedding so I have house full of people. I am not sure when I will be able to get an hour in. Mornings are more of a given than the afternoons. So I will schedule 2 AMs - 8 - 9 est. But I realize they are not the best for the rest of the world. Sorry about that. Next week will likely be not better. Except for the Dianne part.... Tuesday 8 - 9 am est Wednesday 8 - 9 am est

Jun 18, 2012

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!

Maria and KB and myself. Publisher advice, rereading advice, that kind of stuff.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

The hour runs from 9 am est until 10 am. It is nearly over by the time I posted this - WHOOPS! Meet at post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unplug begins at 9 am est

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

Jun 17, 2012

Schedule for the week of Sunday, June 17th



I take requests!
But this is what I got for now.

Monday, JUNE 18TH
9 am est
8 pm est Dianne

Tuesday, JUNE 19TH
9 am est

Thursday, JUNE 21TH
As usual: Th-Th CritChat -12 pm est. Email if you have questions.
TPR at 1 pm est

Jun 11, 2012

Post 3:Reconvention!

Maria, KrysteyBelle, and Dianne were present. We talked about Maria's first chapter, Dianne's copy edits, and KB's 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!

Schedule for the Week of Sunday the 11th


Trying to figure out what to do this week... This is what I got for now.

I take requests! Let me know what and when you want - we can work something out! It is officially summer around here, so things are really up in the air. Be fun to see where they land...

Monday, JUNE 11TH
8 pm est Dianne


Tuesday, JUNE 12TH
9 am est

Wednesday, JUNE 13TH
9 am est changing this time to later: 2pm est

Thursday, JUNE 14TH
As usual: Th-Th CritChat -12 pm est. Email if you have questions.


Jun 4, 2012

Post 3:Reconvention!

KrysteyBelle, Maria, Marcy, and Dianne were present. We talked about feedback from crit partners.

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!

FYI -- I will be only briefly at the chat tonight. My daughter has a play rehearsal she didn't tell me about and must be picked up at 9:30pm. Such is the life of a chauffeur .. er, Mom.

Schedule for the Week of Sunday June 3rd


My dad is visiting this week, and at the moment I don't know what I can do. I will post more times later....

I take requests! For now I am really cutting back on TPR hours, but let me know what and when you want - we can work something out!

Monday, JUNE 4TH
8 pm est Dianne

Thursday, JUNE 5TH
12 pm est. Th-Th CritChat. Email if you have questions.

May 28, 2012

Post 3:Reconvention!

Maria, KrysteyBelle, and Dianne were present. Maria finished her first draft!! KB received feedback from an agent after a workshop. Dianne is counting down until the school year is finished.

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 Sunday, May 28th


I take requests! For now I am really cutting back on TPR hours, but let me know what and when you want - we can work something out!

Monday, May 28th: Memorial Day
8 pm est Dianne

Wednesday, May 29th
3 pm est

Thursday, May 31th
12 pm est. Th-Th CritChat. Email if you have questions.

May 20, 2012

Schedule for the week of Sunday, May 20th


As of right now I have only a Monday and a Thursday hour scheduled. But I take requests! As there is a lot of unavailability of the regulars over the next couple weeks, I am going to experiment with slowing down around here. (Krystey, I know you are available. Let me know times and frequency that you like and we can talk...)

Monday, May 21st
1 pm est
8 pm Dianne

Thursday, May 24th
11 am est
No Th-Th this week. It will resume as normal next week. (Amaris, you're up.)

May 14, 2012

Post 3:Reconvention! (

KrysteyBelle, Marcy, and Dianne were present. We talked about our WIPs, self-publishing options, titles, and where we'd like to go on vacation.

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!

My daughter's orchestra concert is this evening. I might not be back in time for check-in, but I'll definitely be here for the chat.

Post 3: Reconvention!

KB, Maria and myself. We discussed the Emotion Thesaurus among other things.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

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

Post 1: Unplug begins at 1 pm 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 begins at 7 am est

Let me know if you are here working with me.

May 13, 2012

Schedule for the week of Mother's Day 2012

I declare it Mother's week. Make a little writing time for yourself, okay? You deserve it after all the hard work you do. My hours are as follows - you want to join me? Or join Dianne on Monday!



Monday, May 14th

7 am est
1 est
8 pm Dianne

Tuesday, May 15th
7 am est
1 pm est

Wednesday, May 16th
7 am est
This week the Th-Th is at 2:30 pm est. Questions about Th-Th? Contact Amy.

Thursday, May 17th
7 am est
11 am est

Friday, May 18th
7 am est

May 7, 2012

Post 3:Reconvention!

KrysteyBelle, Maria, and Dianne were here. We discussed our latest projects.

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 1 pm est until 2 pm est. Meet back at post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unplug begins at 1 pm est

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

Schedule for the Week of Sunday May 6th



Monday, May 7th
1 est
8 pm Dianne

Tuesday, May 8th
7 am est
1 pm est

Wednesday, May 9th
7 am est
Special extended 3 - 4:15 pm est

Thursday, May 10th
7 am est
Our regular Th-Th critchat is at 12 pm est. Questions about Th-Th? Contact Amy.

Impromptu unplug after?

Friday, May 11th
7 am est

May 6, 2012

Tomorrow

Tomorrow I will post the week's schedule. My kids are home from school and I am taking it easy in the morning. For now, let's plan on a unplug from 1 pm est until 2. See you then.

Apr 30, 2012

Post 3:Reconvention!

KrysteyBelle, Maria, and I were here. We helped Maria brainstorm ideas for a little plot snarl.

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, Krystey, Amy and myself. We all did good.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

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

Post 1: Unplug begins at 1 pm est

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

Post 3: Reconvention!

Jusst me.

Post 2: I AM UNPLUGGED!

Let me know if you will meet me at chat!

Post 1: Unplug begins at 7 am

Let me know what you're up to.

Apr 29, 2012

Schedule for the Week of Sunday, April 29th



Monday, April 30th
7 am est
1 est
8 pm Dianne

Tuesday, May 1st
7 am est
1 pm est
Wednesday, May 2nd
7 am est

Thursday, April 26th

Our regular Th-Th critchat is at 12 pm est. Questions about Th-Th? Contact Amy.

Impromptu unplug after?

Friday, April 27th

Apr 23, 2012

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!

KB, Maria and I. Confusion about chat.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

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

Post 1: Unplug at 1 pm est

Post 3: Reconvention!

Just me.

Post 2: I AM UNPLUGGED!

Let me know if you shall meet me at chat!

Post 1: unplug at 7 am est

Let me know if you shall meet me at chat!

Apr 22, 2012

Schedule for Week of Sunday, April 22



Monday, April 23th
7 am est
1 est
8 pm Dianne

Tuesday, April 24th
7 am est
1 pm est

Wednesday, April 25th
7 am est
3 pm est (special extended unplug)

Thursday, April 26th
7 am est
Our regular Th-Th Critchat is at 12 pm est. Questions about Th-Th? Contact Amy.

Impromptu unplug after?

Friday, April 27th
7 am est

Apr 16, 2012

Post 3:Reconvention!

Maria, KrysteyBelle, Marcy, and Dianne were present. We talked about toddlers and bedtime, Dianne's revisions on the end of her book, and Maria's trouble getting anything good down on paper during tax season! (Um, story-related, that is. I'm sure her taxes are fine!)

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, KB, Marisa and myself. self-pubbing. letting go. queries. epiphany showers. what have you.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

The hour runs from noon to 1 pm est. Meet back at post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unplug begins at noon 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 meet me at chat!

Post 1: Unplug at 7 am est

let me know if you are working with me!

Apr 15, 2012

Schedule for the Week of Sunday April 15th


Monday, April 16th
7 am est
Noon est
8 pm Dianne

Tuesday, April 17th
Dentist, so no am TPR
1 pm est
Wednesday, April 18th
7 am est
3 pm est (special extended unplug)

Thursday, April 19th
7 am est
Our regular Th-Th critchat is at 12 pm est. Questions about Th-Th? Contact Amy.

Impromptu unplug after?

Friday, April 20th
7 am est

Apr 11, 2012

Post 3: Reconvention!

Amy and I. We talked about Swain and choosing writing and help from the grave and about her great hubby and other things...

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

The SPECIAL EXTENDED hour runs from 3 pm est and til 4:15. Meet at post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: SPECIAL EXTENDED Unplug at 3 pm est

This unplug goes until 4:15 pm est. What will you be working on? Let us know in comments.

Post 3: Reconvention

Just me! Hope to see everyone in this afternoon's unplug!

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: I AM UNPLUGGED!

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

Post 1: Unplug at 7 am est

Let me know if you are gonna work with me!

Apr 9, 2012

Post 3:Reconvention!

KrysteyBelle, Marcy, Maria, and Dianne were present. We talked about first chapters, burn out, and decided we were all going to take a break for 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 1: Reconvention!

Marisa, Maria, Dianne, Krystey and myself. Brainstorming about boy hate.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

The hour goes from 10 am est until 11. Meet at post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Unplug at 10 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 begins at 7 am est

let me know if you are writing with me!

Apr 8, 2012

Schedule for the Week of Sunday, April 8th.


I'm back and really need to write. Are any of you still around? !!! Hoping to see you this week.

Monday, April 9th
7 am est
10 am est
8 pm Dianne

Tuesday, April 10th
7 am est
1 pm est
Wednesday, April 13th
7 am est
3 est (special extended unplug)

Thursday, April 14th
7 am est
Our regular Th-Th critchat is at 12 pm est. Questions about Th-Th? Contact Amy.

Impromptu unplug after?

Friday, April 15th 
7 am est

Apr 2, 2012

Post 3:Reconvention!

KrysteyBelle, Dianne, and Jen were here tonight, talking about the difference between YA and MG novels, are current WIPs and our future WIPs (which are only Shiny New Ideas right now).

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!

Mar 28, 2012

Post 3: Reconvention!

Marisa and me, KB came ltaer.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

The special EXTENDED hour runs from 3 until 4:15 pm est. 

Meet at post 3 for the chat.

Post 1: Special EXTENDED Unplug begins at 3 pm est

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

Post 3: Reconvention!

Krysteybelle, Amy and me. We talked very briefly about word counts and subplots.

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!

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

Post 1: Unplug begins at 7 am est

Let me know that you are writing with me.

Mar 27, 2012

Post 3: Reconvention!


So, do tell! What happened?


This is our chance to have an online convention where we talk about our writing (I think you  will have to begin an account with Chatroll but it only takes a  second). Sometimes Chatroll has problems. Refresh is your friend. If there is anything I can fix, I will. If all else fails, leave a comment...














Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

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

Post 1: Unplug begins at 1 pm est.

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

Post 3: Reconvention!

Krystey finished her short story, draft one. Marisa and Amy were too distracted by family and/or online shopping to accomplish much.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

Meet you in 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!

Post 3: Reconvention!

Just me.

Post 2: I AM UNPLUGGED!

Let me know if you are planning on coming to chat!

Post 1: Unplug at 7 am est

Are you writing too? Leave a comment.

Mar 25, 2012

Schedule for the Week of Sunday March 25th (and beyond)



Monday, March 26th
7 am est
1 pm est
No Dianne this week. Conferences.

Tuesday, March 27th
7 am est
11 am est
Wednesday, March 28th
7 am est
3 est

Thursday, March 29th
7 am est
Our regular Th-Th crit is at 12 pm est. Questions? Contact Amy.

Impromptu unplug after?

On Friday, March 23rd Spring Break begins for my kiddos. There will be passover and neighborhood Easter parades to attend to. I will be enjoying the great outdoors. :) No unplugging for me until I return with a new schedule.

Dianne will be here, Monday April 2, 8 pm est. Thanks goodness for her. :)

Next schedule will post Sunday, April 8th, 2012.

Mar 23, 2012

Post 3: Reconvention!


So, do tell! What happened?


This is our chance to have an online convention where we talk about our writing (I think you  will have to begin an account with Chatroll but it only takes a  second). Sometimes Chatroll has problems. Refresh is your friend. If there is anything I can fix, I will. If all else fails, leave a comment...














Post 3: Reconvention!

Just me.

Post 2: I AM UNPLUGGED!

Let me know if you shall be at chat!

Post 1: Unplug at 7 am est

Let me know if you are writing with me!