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 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!

Mar 19, 2012

Post 3:Reconvention!

Maria, Marcy, KrysteyBelle, and Dianne were present tonight. We talked about Dianne's revisions, Maria's sonnet, KrysteyBelle's stolen high school writing gems, and then all went back to work (or to bed).

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!

Let me know if you will meet me at chat!

Post 1: Unplug at 7 am est

Let me know if you are writing with me!

Mar 18, 2012

Schedule for the week of Sunday, March 18th



Monday, March 19th
7 am est
Th-Th make up crit at 12 est. 
8 pm Dianne

Tuesday, March 20th
7 am est
11 am est
Wednesday, March 21st
7 am est
2 est

Thursday, March 22nd
7 am est
Our regular Th-Th crit. Every Thursday at 12 pm est. Questions? Contact Amy.

Impromptu unplug after?

Friday, March 23rd
7 am est

Mar 13, 2012

Post 3: Reconvention!

Rena made her first visit to the practice room. She has a busy life and an enviable schedule!!! Next time I want to hear more about her writing. Thanks for trying TPR, Rena! (She got up at 5 am her time)

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 writing with me!

Mar 12, 2012

Post 3:Reconvention!

KrysteyBelle, Maria, Jen, and Dianne were present. We talked about Maria's chapter beginnings, KB's short story, and queries.

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, J, Maria and myself. Everyone was late. A couple people left just like that.

Post 2: WE ARE UNPLUGGED!

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

Post 1: Unplug begins at 10 am est

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

Post 1: Unplug at 7 am CANCELED

Sorry. Due to sleeplessness I got my words in at 4 am and now I am going to try sleeping for the next little bit before the kids...

Mar 11, 2012

Schedule for the Week of Sunday, March 11th

Monday, March 12th 
7 am est
10 am est
8 pm Dianne

Tuesday, March 13th 
7 am est

I'm writing with some Minneapolis people today, anyone else want to schedule a TPR?

Wednesday, March 14th 
7 am est
2 est

Thursday, March 15th
7 am est 
TH-TH CritChat always at 11 am est. Elsewhere. Email Amy if you have questions. 

Impromptu after?

Friday, March 16th 
7 am est

Mar 5, 2012

Post 3:Reconvention!

KrysteyBelle, Maria, and Dianne were here, discussing troublesome first drafts.

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!

Krystey, Maria, Marisa, and myself. Choose your own adventure and yoga, mostly.

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

Let us know what you will be working on! Leave a comment.

Post 3: Reconvention!

Just me.

Post 2: I AM UNPLUGGED!

Let me know if you are meeting me at chat.

Post 1: Unplug at 7 est

Let me know that you are writing with me.

Mar 4, 2012

Schedule for the week of Sunday, March 4th



Monday, March 5th
7 am est
1 pm est
8 pm Dianne


Tuesday, March 6th
7 am est
11 am est
Wednesday, March 7th
7 am est

TH-TH is doing a scene and sequel workshop at 1 est. Email one of us if you want to know more about it.

Thursday, March 8th
7 am est

TH-TH CritChat always at 11 am est. Elsewhere. Email Amy if you have questions.

1pm est

Friday, March 9th
7 am est