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Category Archives: National Novel Writing Month
The NaNoWriMo Survival Kit by Peter Andrews
So we’re eight days into this crazy NaNoWriMo challenge, and I have to ask: how are you doing? Are you rocking the word count or lagging behind? Are you still getting to your story with energy and excitement or are … Continue reading
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Make NaNoWriMo Work for You by Rochelle Melander
Dear Writers, This Wednesday, October 31 at 12:00 CT, the Write Now! Mastermind class will be all about productivity. If you’re planning on doing National Novel Writing Month or if you just want to increase your productivity, come hear my … Continue reading
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Wednesday Writing Prompt: The Who by Rochelle Melander
Although I love a twisting plot, I tend to fall for books with well-drawn, intriguing characters. If the characters are rich, I find myself quoting them and relaying their experiences to my husband, almost as if they’re real people. I’ve … Continue reading
Wednesday Writing Prompt: Create Your Story Bible by Rochelle Melander
Several years ago, I heard a story about a writer who kept his notes about his novel in a brown paper bag in his office. Every time he had a random thought about the book—a snippet of dialogue or a … Continue reading
What do You Love? Planning Your NaNoWriMo Book by Rochelle Melander
Remember what it was like to be in love? I’m talking about those first few weeks or months, when you can barely last a day without each other. You’ll sacrifice work, food, friends, and even sleep to spend a few … Continue reading
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Tagged character, genre, NaNoWriMo, pov, voice, write-a-thon
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Announcement: National Novel Writing Contest in Milwaukee
Hey Milwaukee Writers, I hope you’ll consider entering this fabulous contest at Boswell Book Company and then come to the event. There will be prizes for everyone who comes, chocolate, AND lots of tips for succeeding at NaNoWriMo this year. … Continue reading
NaNoWriMo Virtual Party Winners!
Yes, we have winners for the NaNoWriMo Write-A-Thon Virtual party! Congrats to all who wrote and finished their NaNoWriMo project. You rock and deserve HEAPS of prizes. So if you did not win in this round of prizes, you have … Continue reading
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NaNoWriMo: Rest and Recover!
The day after I finished NaNoWriMo, I got up early and wrote. But I was tired. Here’s what author and marathon runner Hal Higdon says about a runner’s need for recovery: “Generally, it takes a minimum of two to three … Continue reading
NaNoWriMo: Join the Virtual Party!
Hey fellow NaNo winners: have you started celebrating yet? I have. On Tuesday night, I went to a Brandi Carlile concert. On Wednesday, I took the morning off to see the Impressionism exhibit at the Milwaukee Art Museum. I’d hoped … Continue reading
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NaNoWriMo: Come to the (Virtual) Party!
Forget all the rules. Forget about being published. Write for yourself and celebrate writing. —Melinda Haynes Sometime late Monday morning, I crossed the NaNoWriMo finish line with 51,583 words. How did I celebrate? I had pizza night on Monday instead … Continue reading
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