Hey writers! Let’s get real: writing is hard. It’s mentally exhausting, emotionally draining, and—if you’re not careful—can lead to burnout faster than you can say “writer’s block.” But fear not! There are ways to keep that creative fire burning without turning into a writing zombie. Here are five ways to avoid burnout and stay productive […]
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Ah, December is almost here, and with it, the smell of sugar cookies and the faint panic of unfinished NaNoWriMo word counts. If you’re staring at your word count and wondering how on earth you’re going to hit 50k, you’re not alone. The good news is that with a few tricks up your sleeve, you
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Welcome back, writers! And just like that, we’re nearing the final week of NaNoWriMo. We hope you’ve had a productive month—and that, no matter your word count, you’re closer to your writing goals than you were three weeks ago. If you need a boost or some fresh tips, check out this month’s series. But right
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Hey, NaNoWriMo Warriors! The final week is upon us. You’re so close to the finish line you can almost taste the victory and the turkey. We’ve been your motivation squad, cheering you on with tips for getting out of that NaNoWriMo slump and reasons to not give up. But what if your motivation is still
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So you’ve decided to pull yourself out of that NaNoWriMo slump and finish NaNoWriMo strong? Awesome! But how? Could it be as simple as writing every day? Well, consistency definitely helps—but the real key to 50k word count success lies in shifting your mindset. If you’re stuck in a writing rut and can’t seem to
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What’s up, writers! Still hanging in there for NaNoWriMo? Last time, we were discussing the slump some of us fall in as we approach the muddled middle of November. By now, most of us have battled through writer’s block, that creeping guilt about holiday shopping, and possibly our fifth attempt at writing the perfect “first
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Welcome back, writers! We’re officially three weeks into NaNoWriMo, and if you’re still going strong—props to you! But if you’re finding yourself in a bit of a slump, you’re not alone. It’s totally normal for that initial NaNo enthusiasm to wear off as we hit the middle of the month (also known as the dreaded
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Hey writers! This week, we’ve been discussing common NaNoWriMo mistakes and strategies to overcome the mental hurdles they bring. Last time, we mentioned the importance of embracing imperfection as you draft that 50k! But what are the best ways to go about that? Here are 5 ways to be content with that messy 1st draft:
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Welcome back, writers! As we discussed in our last installment on NaNoWriMo mistakes, NaNoWriMo can be a real mind game. But that doesn’t mean you can’t win! Want to know how to get out of your own head and back on track toward your 50k word count goal? Here are 5 helpful tips to stop
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Welcome back, writers! And just like that, we’re in the final stretch before NaNoWriMo. Are you ready? If you’ve been following this month’s Preptober series, hopefully so. But if not, we’ve got you. This week, we’ll be covering those final steps to preparing for NaNoWriMo—starting with strategies to eliminate any of those final obstacles that
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