Writers Tricks of the Trade Issue 3, Volume 8 | Page 7

to give him the first shot, but now it is just routine. Dylan the Dog is a great patient. He comes over to the counter and waits for his shot, knowing that he will get a treat after- wards. Not even a whimper. Don’t forget that November is National Novel Writing Month. Here is a little about it if you are not familiar with this annual event, but you can find out more and regis- ter at https://nanowrimo.org. National Novel Writing Month believes in the transformational power of creativity. On November 1, participants begin working towards the goal of writing a 50,000-word novel by 11:59 PM on November 30. Valuing enthusiasm, determination, and a deadline, NaNoWriMo is for anyone who has ever thought about writing a novel. Please share this magazine with your writer friends and if you haven’t signed up for a subscription, it is easy and free. Just look for the subscribe button on Joomag where you can also download past issues. F ALL 2018 Keep writing! Morgan Editor and Dylan the Dog A SSOCIATE E DITOR P AGE 2 W RITERS ’ T RICKS OF THE T RADE