Welcome back, NaNoWriMo Warriors! Can you believe the holidays are creeping up already? Hopefully, your word count is looking more “almost-there” than “what-was-I-thinking?” This week, we’re diving into a NaNoWriMo obstacle that trips up many of us: the need for just one more bit of research before we can keep writing. Trust, we’ve all been […]
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Almost there, Pantsers! Will you be ready? We hope you’ve found this week’s How-To Preptober Series useful as you wrap up your planning. Last time, we discussed a few good tips to avoid overwhelm while developing that novel for November. Today, we’ll focus on maintaining a balanced attitude as you prep. Here are 5 More
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Welcome back to the How-tos of Preptober series where, this week, we’re discussing our top tips for Pantsers as they plan for NaNoWriMo. Previously, we shared some helpful strategies for developing dynamic characters and a riveting plot without breaking the creative bank. But how else can you plan without getting buried in Post-Its? Here are
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Welcome back, Pantsers! How’s that character development coming along? We’re in our final days of Preptober, so it’s time to lock in those details before NaNoWriMo begins! This week, we’re continuing our series on the how-tos of Preptober by discussing a few helpful planning strategies for Pantsers. Seems like an oxymoron, I know. But hear
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Hey Writers! Can you believe Preptober is nearly over already? Surely, many of you are waist-deep in your plots by now and itching to draft some juicy scenes. Others might have analysis paralysis, and that’s completely okay. Since last week we covered our top Preptober strategies for Plotters, this week, we’ll be digging into our
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Welcome back, Plotters! We hope you’ve found this week’s How-To Preptober Series useful as you fill out those worksheets. Last time, we were discussing a few good tips to save you time as you plan that novel for November. In today’s final installment, we’ll focus on establishing a healthy mindset as you prep. Here are
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Welcome back to the How-tos of Preptober series where, this week, we’re discussing some helpful tips for Plotters as they attempt to plan a novel for NaNoWriMo. If you’ve been following our guidelines, you should already know how to establish a well-developed plot and some captivating characters. But how can you prep without wasting too
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This week, we’re digging into the how-tos of Preptober by discussing a few good strategies for Plotters at they plan their next novel. Now that you’ve established a couple of well-developed characters, it’s time to get plotting! Here are 5 plot development strategies for Preptober Plotters: 1. Pick a structure There’s no sense in reinventing
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This month, we’ve been gearing up to fast draft a novel in November by participating in Preptober. If you’re looking for a little inspiration, start here. This week, we’ll be digging into the How-tos of Preptober for you Plotters out there—so hopefully, you won’t get buried in those Post-Its! Strong character development is essential for
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Welcome back to our Preptober series where we’re discussing the benefits of fast drafting a novel in November and the wisdom of preparing for such a challenge ahead of time. Now that we’ve got you in a fast draft mindset, it’s time to get going on your Preptober strategy. Wondering where to focus your attention?
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