Category Archives: NaNoWriMo Strategy & Support
Saving your Story from Predictability
I had the rare and luscious experience this weekend of cracking open a book and it being so awesome that I flew right through it. The Deceivers is about a girl from the wrong side of the tracks who’s tapped to attend … Continue reading
Hacking NaNoWriMo: How to Reach the Finish Line
It’s NaNoWriMo season, so I’m reposting my top 5 tips that will help you bust through any block or hiccup so you reach your 50K. These tips have worked for me, and I hope they will work for you. 1. … Continue reading
How to Power Through the 30k Slump During NaNoWriMo
Happy Thanksgiving, US Friends! Today we’ve got a goldmine of ideas for those brave NaNoWriMo souls who feel a bit sluggish heading into the final third of your novel. Please welcome Savannah Cordova from one of our favorite sites: Reedsy! … Continue reading
How to Write More Words, aka, Winning at NaNo
With so many stories bouncing around in a writer’s mind, it likely comes as no surprise that most writers seek to write more—or to be more efficient in the time they have to write. In the month of November, known … Continue reading
Two Great Tools To Help You Win NaNoWriMo
Everyone ready for NaNoWriMo? I won’t lie, I am super envious of all you NaNo Warriors. I love this event and the creativity that comes from it. How I wish I could join in the fun…but it’s not in the … Continue reading
Fast-Draft Writing for NaNoWriMo and Every Other Month
I am an advocate of intentional writing, which almost always means slow writing, but sometimes it makes sense to write a fast draft of a book – if, for example, you are participating in NaNoWriMo, have a chunk of time … Continue reading
5 NaNoWriMo Hacks To Keep Words Flowing
Ready to mow down some words? Read on–this will help you get to the 50K finish line! 1. Start with a plan (yes, even the Pantsers). Really, the more you know about your plot and characters going in, the more … Continue reading
The Novelist’s Triage Center: Get Unstuck and Finish Your Book
There you are, happily pounding out words, the click and rattle of the keyboard creating a musical symphony in your writing space. And then…it happens. Your mind goes blank. At first, you don’t understand. You stare at your fingers. Why … Continue reading