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Ten-Year Anniversary!

Posted on December 22, 2023 by Ashukahwa — Leave a comment

Ten years ago today, I wrote my very first post on this blog. Let’s look back on and celebrate a decade of The Ashukahwa Archives!

Tagged with: Anniversary, Blogging, Creation, Creativity, Milestone, Ten years, Writing, Writing process
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NaNoWriMo 2023 – Log 25 (Day 30): Victory Lap!

Posted on November 30, 2023 by Ashukahwa — Leave a comment

And so, after ten stories, thirty days and over 55,000 words, November 2023 ends in my ninth consecutive NaNoWriMo victory! Let the celebrations commence!

Tagged with: Book, Creation, Creativity, Joy, Milestone, NaNoWriMo, Short stories, Victory, Writing, Writing process
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NaNoWriMo 2023 – Log 24 (Day 29): The Calm

Posted on November 29, 2023 by Ashukahwa — Leave a comment

Though fairly productive, the penultimate day of NaNoWriMo 2023 was uncharacteristically short and quiet. Nothing wrong with a breather close to end, but let’s hope it’s not just the calm before tomorrow’s storm!

Tagged with: Creation, Creativity, Inspiration, NaNoWriMo, Progress, Quiet, Short story, Story, Writing, Writing process
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NaNoWriMo 2023 – Log 23 (Day 28): A Winner Is You!

Posted on November 28, 2023 by Ashukahwa — Leave a comment

And that was the day I crossed the 50,000-word mark and my NINTH NaNoWriMo victory became a reality! Now, let’s apply the finishing touch and get that final story done!

Tagged with: Creation, Creativity, Milestone, NaNoWriMo, Progress, Short stories, Stories, Victory, Writing, Writing process
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NaNoWriMo 2023 – Log 22 (Day 27): The Beginning of the End

Posted on November 27, 2023 by Ashukahwa — Leave a comment

Close to nine stories done and less than a day’s worth of words away from reaching 50K… The beginning of NaNoWriMo’s end is truly upon us!

Tagged with: Character development, Creation, Creativity, Inspiration, NaNoWriMo, Progress, Short story, Story, Writing, Writing process
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NaNoWriMo 2023 – Log 21 (Day 26): An Unexpected Visitor

Posted on November 26, 2023 by Ashukahwa — Leave a comment

More fairly smooth sailing today as the ninth story continues and a surprising turn steers it into an unexpected but interesting new direction.

Tagged with: Creation, Creativity, Inspiration, NaNoWriMo, Progress, Short story, Story, Unexpected, Writing, Writing process
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NaNoWriMo 2023 – Log 20 (Day 25): What’s Next?

Posted on November 25, 2023 by Ashukahwa — Leave a comment

Following the turbulence and busyness of the previous days, today saw a much-needed bit of quiet today, after which only two more stories and less than 5,000 words stand in the way of NaNoWriMo 2023’s final goal…

Tagged with: Creation, Creativity, Inspiration, NaNoWriMo, Progress, Short stories, Stories, Writing, Writing process, Yakuza
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NaNoWriMo 2023 – Log 19 (Day 23 & 24): Ouch!

Posted on November 24, 2023 by Ashukahwa — Leave a comment

An unforeseen double NaNoWriMo log today, featuring a few stress-inducing events, surprisingly high and consistent productivity despite them, and the start of the unusual but amusing game-inspired eighth story.

Tagged with: Creation, Creativity, Daily life, Inspiration, NaNoWriMo, Obstacles, Short story, Story, Writing, Yakuza
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NaNoWriMo 2023 – Log 18 (Day 22): Coming Down The Mountain

Posted on November 22, 2023 by Ashukahwa — Leave a comment

Setting a new daily word count record and taking a whole day longer than expected, the wholesome seventh story for NaNoWriMo 2023 reaches its conclusion. On, now, to the last quarter!

Tagged with: Animals, Children's stories, Creation, Creativity, Milestone, NaNoWriMo, Short story, Story, Writing, Writing process
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NaNoWriMo 2023 – Log 17 (Day 21): Curious Colourful Creatures

Posted on November 21, 2023 by Ashukahwa — Leave a comment

A quiet writing day filled with all sorts of colourful creatures marked the end of the third(!) week of NaNoWriMo 2023. Here’s hoping we can stay on course for the final leg of the journey!