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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Fast drafting not going as expected? No problem! This week, we’ve been reviewing strategies to win NaNoWriMo, despite the occasional bump along the road. Feel free to check out more tips here and here. Whether you’re looking to stay inspired or avoid nodding off, we’ve got you! Here are 5 ways to stay pumped during
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Welcome back, writers! By now, you should be getting into the groove of fast drafting for NaNoWriMo, and hopefully you’re still pumped. This week we’ve been going over some top strategies for winning NaNoWriMo, and one of our top tips is to have fun! Wanna know how to keep stress at bay? Here are 5
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We’re only days away from the big event, NaNoWriMo. We hope you’re ready! If you’re a writer who’s a little late to the party, no worries. Check out a few of our quick and dirty planning tips here to catch up. With busy lives, NaNoWriMo can be a challenge to take on, but not impossible!
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This week we’ve been discussing the idea of “Writer’s Block” and how believing in this myth can hold us back from achieving our writing goals. So now that you understand that Writer’s Block is simply a negative state of mind, how can you banish this boogeyman once and for all? Here are 5 strategies to
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As we discussed previously in our series, Writer’s Block is technically a myth. But that doesn’t mean the imaginary hurdle can’t get in your way. The mere idea of Writer’s Block has hindered plenty of writers from completing their writing projects, or even starting their first book. What a shame that the rest of the
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Welcome back to the Writer’s Block series, where we’ve been discussing the mental hurdles that can hold us back from achieving our writing goals and how to overcome them. One of the best ways to combat Writer’s Block is to understand that it’s simply a figment of your imagination. Here are 5 reasons Writer’s Block
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