Category Archives: NaNoWriMo Strategy & Support

10 Steps To Revise Your Nano Novel

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Writing Coach

by Lucy V Hay So, you did Nanowrimo and you made it to 50K! Congratulations, but you still have work to do. That’s right, now you need to revise … But where to start?? If you are feeling overwhelmed, then … Continue reading →

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The Best Resource for Planning Your NaNoWriMo Novel

Posted on October 22, 2020 by ANGELA ACKERMAN

Can you believe it? We’re less than 10 days from the biggest, craziest, event in Writerville: National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). That means 50,000 words written in one month, and all the coffee, stale pizza, and Skittles you need to … Continue reading →

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Why Writers Should Consider NaNoWriMo in 2020

Posted on September 29, 2020 by ANGELA ACKERMAN

Let’s not mince words: 2020 has been a real crap sandwich. COVID has caused all sorts of struggles, anxiety, and challenges. Some of you have had work disrupted. Others wanted to travel to see loved ones and couldn’t. All of … Continue reading →

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Saving your Story from Predictability

Posted on November 7, 2019 by BECCA PUGLISI

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 →

Posted in Cliches, Conflict, Motivation, NaNoWriMo Strategy & Support, Reading, Uncategorized, Writing Craft | 5 Comments

Hacking NaNoWriMo: How to Reach the Finish Line

Posted on November 5, 2019 by ANGELA ACKERMAN

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 →

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How to Power Through the 30k Slump During NaNoWriMo

Posted on November 22, 2018 by ANGELA ACKERMAN

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 →

Posted in Focus, Guest Post, NaNoWriMo Strategy & Support, Uncategorized, Writer's Attitude, Writing Resources, Writing Time | 7 Comments

How to Write More Words, aka, Winning at NaNo

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Writing Coach

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 →

Posted in NaNoWriMo Strategy & Support, Time Management, Uncategorized, Writing Time | 8 Comments