Can you really write 50,000 words in 30 days? Sure! Here are 10 steps to take to help you get ready for #NaNoWriMo this year... Free checklist included!
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The Ultimate Nanowrimo Success Guide 2024 (Strategies, tips and resources for smashing 50,000 words in 30 days) Whether you’ve only just heard of Nanowrimo or you’ve attempted it multiple times before, this guide will help explain all you need to achieve your writing goals and write that first draft! Click to jump to the information…
National Novel Writing Month is less than 1 month away, and I have no idea what I’m going to write. Or, rather, I have too many ideas: Should I go with the super-human dystopian YA novel that…
What is NaNoWriMo? National November Writing Month is an annual write-a-thon to write a novel in a month. Learn NaNoWriMo rules and more.
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NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month—write a 50K word novel during November) starts today, and while I plan to continue blogging throughout NaNo, I wanted to make sure I gave you something good to keep you happy during my crazy month. *smile* Of course, whether or not you’d define today’s post as anything good might depend […]
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It’s that time of year again when writers around the world prepare for NaNoWriMo – otherwise known as “National Novel Writing Month.” Taking place in November, NaNoWriMo challenges writers of all experiences to write an entire novel (or novella) in one month’s time, averaging about 1,667 words per
When you create a story you usually begin with a general idea. Perhaps you have a certain character in mind, a specific setting (real or fictional), a conflict, a theme, etc. No matter what you start off with, that general idea needs to be developed. That’s where the pre-outline questions come in. A
Some of you might be participating in National Novel Writing Month, otherwise known as NaNoWriMo . I found a few fun resources that might be of interest to you if you're one of the brave and ambitious souls to take on this challenge! Even if you're not participating in NaNoWriMo, this is a good art
NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month—write a 50K word novel during November) starts today, and while I plan to continue blogging throughout NaNo, I wanted to make sure I gave you something good to keep you happy during my crazy month. *smile* Of course, whether or not you’d define today’s post as anything good might depend […]
I've written on Nanowrimo (National Novel Writing Month) before. If you've hung out here for a few years you know that I participate every year. But why? I knew I wanted to do a blog post on nano today, and I was trying to figure out what to write. What it is that you want to know. What you would ask me if you had the chance (and you can ask me in the comment section below. I'll answer you!) What I originally homed in on is why or why not to participate in Nanowrimo. Some writers have very strong opinions on the matter. Some people love nano. Some people hate it. Some people keep trying it and giving up, some try and succeed, and some wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole.
Stories have shapes. Any story you tell works best if you recognize its shape, then strengthen that shape. This applies to a story of any length, whet
Does anyone else suffer from procrastination? This is one of the problems that weighs heavily on me. Whether it's studying, writing exam...
Writers Write is a resource for writers. If you want a daily reminder to help you finish NaNoWriMo, use this calendar.
The tips and breakthroughs that led a writer with major creative blocks to finally win NaNoWriMo after multiple "failed attempts."
National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo to those in the know, starts tomorrow
Is it possible to draft a 100,000-word fantasy novel in less than three months? Short answer: yes, it’s totally possible! In my last blog post, I talked about how I wrote over 50,000 words for NaNoWriMo in November 2019. I’ve never won NaNoWriMo before, and this is the first novel-length draft I’ve finished for myself…
This Preptober Prompt Schedule will slide nicely into your traveler’s journal and help you prepare for your best. NaNo. ever. I’ve tried to keep the prompts as general as possible, so that they work for pantsers, plotters, and plantsers alike. However, in case you don’t like my prompts, I’ve included a blank template too. P.S.…
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I've always had trouble plotting my novels and screenplays. This time, I tried the 7 Point Story Structure method, and it worked!
It's perfectly fine to be terrible this NaNoWriMo. In fact, it's kind of the point.
A kick start to writing your own novel.
Tips for writing and crafting your story into being the best it can be. Everything from the very basic structure of a story through to understanding deep point of view, perhaps you can find something here that is useful for your journey as a writer!
Hey Everyone! All the posts for #OneWeek100People2018 have moved over HERE! ORIGINAL POST: We’re doing it again! The sketching challenge that pushes you to draw 100 people in one week!…
I know of people reading my blog who wouldn't necessarily know what NaNoWriMo is, so let me clarify this first: NaNoWriMo stands for National Novel Writing Month. Find them here: https://nanowrimo.org/ I'd say it's a movement and it's meant to encourage you to push yourself to write 50,000 words in one month - the minimum (-ish) word count of a novel. Most writer souls participating in NaNoWriMo plan in advance - and far in adance. For me, it was a not-at-all planned very last minute hopping on
National Novel Writing Month is held each November. Good luck in meeting the daily writing goal!
National Novel Writing Month is just around the corner! I’ve put together a short checklist to help you get ready to start writing. Use it in combination with my NANOWRIMO Survival Kit from l…
We’re less than a month away from NaNoWriMo, everyone! In the last post, I’ve talked quite extensively about how I set up my writer’s notebook in preparation of NaNoWriMo—especial…
NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month—write a 50K word novel during November) starts today, and while I plan to continue blogging throughout NaNo, I wanted to make sure I gave you something good to keep you happy during my crazy month. *smile* Of course, whether or not you’d define today’s post as anything good might depend […]
This November I will be participating in my 13th NaNoWriMo. If you ask me what I wrote in each previous year, whether I rebelled, whether I won, or where on earth my manuscripts are, I would have a hard time telling you. So when I say that it’s a good idea to print out this…
Today is the first day of NaNoWriMo 2015. Last week I shared my tips for Speed-Writing Your First Draft. Today I’m talking about ideas. In the weeks to follow, I’ll give you some benchm…
Some of you might be participating in National Novel Writing Month, otherwise known as NaNoWriMo . I found a few fun resources that might be of interest to you if you're one of the brave and ambitious souls to take on this challenge! Even if you're not participating in NaNoWriMo, this is a good art
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If you're writing a novel in a month, you need to prepare to make sure you reach your goals. Read 10 NaNoWriMo tips for plotters and pantsers.
The month of November brings many things: "No Shave November," festive Thanksgiving dinners, crazy Black Friday shoppers, and the panic-inducing National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) challenge. If you haven't participated before, the basic idea…
National Novel Writing Month is just around the corner again. My original Prep List and Survival Kit from 2018 are still popular so I’ve put together an autumn version to help you get ready t…
If you're planning to tackle NaNoWriMo, it's important to ask how to outline your novel. I've got three methods to try.
NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month—write a 50K word novel during November) starts today, and while I plan to continue blogging throughout NaNo, I wanted to make sure I gave you something good to keep you happy during my crazy month. *smile* Of course, whether or not you’d define today’s post as anything good might depend […]
