When I entered my first ever trifecta writing challenge last week, I messed up on a number of levels. First, I missed the window to vote in the community-based voting for the challenge. Secondly, I didn't see this "Meet Your Fellow Trifectans" meme. At least, in the second situation, I can do something about it now. Here are the questions the meme asks as well as my answers:
My name is Nicole Rivera. I've never been one to have a nickname, so I stick to the reality of it. Closest I came to a nickname was when my students just called me "Miss." I'd probably still respond to that if anyone called it out. Also, there's "riverand" which is my twitter handle and username almost everywhere virtual.
But wait, this reminds me... For some reason I have been unable to explain, many people often think my name is Michelle. It happens so often, in fact, that when I know someone casually, I will turn my head any time they say "Michelle." It is truly frightening how many times they really were talking to me!
Describe your writing style in three words?
Brain thoughts printed.
How long have you been writing online?
In terms of personal blogging (I had a couple of blogs/websites for my classes while teaching), I have been writing online for three years. Here is the first blog post I ever wrote.
I started out with the Write On Edge community, but I have not warmed up to the "Write At the Merge" prompts since they started. I do, however, seem to have some sort of NaNoWriMo addiction!
Describe one way in which you could improve your writing.
I think if I could commit to doing it every day, consistently I would see all types of improvements. I also need to maintain faith in my ideas after I have completed my first draft.
What is the best writing advice you've ever been given?
I'm paraphrasing, but, in essence the advice is "JUST DO IT." In other words, if you want to be a writer, then go ahead, no one is stopping you - start writing. Once you are doing it, you are a writer and no one can take that away from you! Now... if you want to be an author and you want to be published, that's another thing entirely, but being a writer is as easy as taking action.
Who is your favorite author?
Honestly. Am I supposed to pick only one? Well, I suppose I will go with my current obsession: Neil Gaiman. Can this man do any wrong? This is not to say that every word he has written has been flawless, but he is so prolific, so passionate, and super cool with his readers. What's not to love?
How do you make time to write?
If you saw my house, in its C.H.A.O.S. (can't have anyone over syndrome) status, the "how" of it all would make perfect sense.Give us one word we should consider using as a prompt. Remember -- it must have a third definition.
coach
(Paying homage to my previous profession as a math coach!)
Direct us to one blog post of yours we shouldn't miss reading.
To know me is to understand book love. This post began a wonderful series on my blog surrounding the question What Was Your First Book Love? If you read this post and feel like you'd like to share your answer with the readers of Rivera Runs Through It, please don't hesitate to email me!
So that's it about me... pick at least one of these questions to answer about yourself in the comments so I can get to know YOU!
Also, when you finish up here, please don't forget to stop over at StoryDam.com to read about the upcoming excitement this week: our Open House Extravaganza! I truly do hope you will join the party!
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