My NaNoWriMo: Round 5, Week 3
Are we already halfway through National Novel Writing Month? I haven’t felt this fatigued and mentally drained since, well, last November! But let’s get right to it. Did I reach this week’s NaNoWriMo goals? Or…
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NaNoWriMo Tip: Writer’s Envy and How to Get Over It
I join NaNoWriMo year after year because of the writing community—there’s nothing like it! I love how writers from everywhere unite for a common, personal writing goal: To finally write that novel. We receive genuine…
My NaNoWriMo: Round 5, Week 2
Week 2 of National Novel Writing Month is in the books! I’ve typed out a lot of words, reinstated some neglected (yet proven) writing habits back into my life and haven’t hated every word I’ve…
My NaNoWriMo: Round 5, Week 1
We’re only a few days into National Novel Writing Month and I’m already switching up my NaNoWriMo strategy! November, watch out. Because I have big dreams—and hopefully few obstacles.
30 Daily NaNoWriMo Writing Prompts
Bookmark this blog post. You’ll need it when writer’s block hits during NaNoWriMo. I have you covered with 30 writing prompts for every day of National Novel Writing Month.
7 Last-Minute NaNoWriMo Fears Destroyed
Having doubts about signing up for NaNoWriMo days before the big start day? I debunk every doubt about signing up for National Novel Writing Month so that you are fear-free on November 1.
Active Voice vs Passive Voice
If you are brave enough to let someone edit your work, be it an academic paper or the third chapter of your novel-in-progress, there’s a good chance that you’ve seen this scribbled out in bold…
The Planner’s Guide to NaNoWriMo
Pantsers: This blog post is not for you. Want to create a game plan for National Novel Writing Month so that you come out a NaNoWriMo winner? Read on.
5 Ways to Write More This Autumn
Fall semester, team sports, extracurricular activities, cider mills and corn mazes—do we have to sacrifice the season to write more this autumn? Of course not! You just need a new game strategy to make it…
Should You Blog Around The Holidays?
With Labor Day meaning an extra day off for us nine-to-fivers, a tempting thought came across my mind: I should skip blogging this week. But my conscience soon kicked in. “Don’t let your readers down.…