How many of us have participated in writing challenges like NaNoWriMo or its April and July offshoots of Camp NaNoWriMo? Chances are we’ve done it at least once, maybe twice. But how many of us have been successful at it? We all want to think of ourselves as writers who can pump out a huge … Continue reading Writing 10k in One Day
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5 Tips for NaNoWriMo Preptober
If you reach out to the NaNoWriMo community, you will receive plenty of support to get you through the writing craze. Let the creativity flow and have fun! 1. Schedule To make sure you meet the 50,000 word count requirement at the end of the thirty days, there are different approaches. You may plan to … Continue reading 5 Tips for NaNoWriMo Preptober
Tips for Outlining
When it comes to writing a manuscript, there is one practice that is essential: outlining. The process of outlining helps us to stay focused and on track with our WIP. If we outline our story, it can also help keep us going whenever we experience the inevitable writer’s block in the middle of our work. … Continue reading Tips for Outlining
Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Writer
I’ve been writing for as long as I can remember. But I have only been seriously pursing it for the last four years since graduating from my master’s program. And in the time that I’ve been trying to be a “serious writer,” I have learned some valuable lessons that I wish I’d been told before … Continue reading Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Writer
Preptober Plotting Tips
Welcome to Preptober! If you’re like me, you’re probably gearing up for November, which for lots of writers is simply known as NaNoWrimo. I’ve spent the last four years participating in every NaNoWriMo and Camp NaNoWriMo, but I’ve never been able to fully finish a challenge. After much careful consideration, I’ve concluded that it’s probably … Continue reading Preptober Plotting Tips
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