NODPOT MASCOT

Rusty has been a mascot for the Disresponsible Nodpots since Muffin died last June. I want to thank Rusty for filling in this important role and for all his support of the Nodpots over the last few months.

Marvin,
Chairtoy

1st DN meeting of the Year

You may have heard the rumours, but I can now confirm that the first Nodpot meeting of 2007 was held in Blackrock on Sunday 21st and that all Nodpots attended (a first in many years, not counting the DNOTY nights). The meeting was very productive and I am pleased with how all the Nodpots are progressing through the months. I hope to have the news page of the website updated by the end of the week with more details of the meeting.

Marvie

Chairtoy

Marvin's words of the day

When writing your novel or short story, try to write each sentence as close to the finished product as you can get it. Rewrite each paragraph as many times as you need until you have perfected it. This will help save time when you come to edit your work.

Marvin's words of the day

When you have completed your novel or short story, put it away for a at least a couple of days before you do anything with it. Read a book, start on another project or go on a holiday, but drive your finished product from your mind. Then, in a few days time, return with a fresh mind to your completed manuscript and read through it. Only now should you contemplate editing or rewriting.

Marvin's words of the day

When editing your novel, start reading it from the end forward, or start at the end of chapters and work your way back to the beginning. That way you won't be getting lost in the story and will be able to keep your mind fresh for noticing spelling, grammar and punctuation errors as well as missing words.

Marvin's words for the day

When editing your novel or short story, you can easily get lost in the minutiae of detail. Don't forget the big picture though. Write out flash cards of the themes, tones and character developments that you want to keep an eye on as you edit, and refer to them along the path.

MONTH OF PARSLEY

Because this is the Year of the Nodpots, each month has been assigned a different Nodpot who will be honoured during their month. The first month belongs to PARSLEY, lion and Treasurer extraordinaire. He has been Treasurer of the Nodpots since the very first meeting, way back in July 1997, and he hasn't put a paw wrong since then. With subscriptions to collect, funds to manage and (occasionally) monies to pay out, Parsley handles everything with his usual gentlemanly aplomb. He has embraced the age of technology and runs spreadsheets to keep track of the accounts. He has even been known to email Nodpots for their subscription money! His paw is very firmly on the pulse and his support and devotion to the Nodpots is unfailing in the extreme.