How can I write more? It’s a question that every writer asks themselves at some point, and it’s a question that I’ve asked myself multiple times. Lately I’ve found myself needing to write and edit a lot more than I used to. By being forced to write more, I have found 3 ways that, when…
NaNoWriMo
Camp NaNoWriMo – What It Is, Why You Should Do It, and What I’m Doing
If you’ve been following my blog for awhile, you’ll know that I love NaNoWriMo. It’s one of my favorite events, and I look forward to it every year. If you don’t know what NaNoWriMo is, here’s an explanation: NaNoWriMo, which stands for National Novel Writing Month, takes place every year during November. Participants of NaNoWriMo…
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The End (Of NaNoWriMo)
On the day of posting this, it is November 29th, so not quite the last day of NaNoWriMo. I am glad to say that I have won! In fact, I finished on the 14th, a full two weeks ahead of schedule. Goals I Had Made During NaNoWriMo, I was aiming for the standard goal of…
NaNoWriMo – The First Day
But on this first day, there’s the excitement of starting something new. The thrill of fresh characters and novel scenes, pardon the pun.
Surviving NaNoWriMo: Burnout
Burnout is a serious problem. And when it comes to NaNoWriMo, it’s easy to become burnt-out, especially if you’re not used to writing everyday.
Surviving NaNoWriMo: Using a Survival Kit
National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo for short (NaNo for even shorter), is the challenge to write a 50,000 word novel over the course of a month, specifically the month of November. As you can imagine, it’s an incredibly difficult task but with the right tools, a lot of patience and determination, and some support,…
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Surviving NaNoWriMo: Keeping Traditions
Some of my NaNoWriMo traditions
Surviving NaNoWriMo: You Need A Plan
You'll need a plan to survive NaNoWriMo, as the month of November will be challenging.