I am a HUGE fan of National Novel Writing Month, aka NaNoWriMo. Not only does it include an uplifting community and serve as a charming and satisfying way to kick off the holiday season, but I've become a better writer every time I've participated. Alas, it's not in the stars for me this year, as... Continue Reading →
How to Write 50K Words in a Month: A Guide to NaNoWriMo For Mom Writers!
I've completed NaNoWriMo twice now; once before motherhood and once in the midst. The difference in preparation was staggering. Here's how I did it & how you can, too!
On Winning NaNoWriMo (+ Bonus Novel Excerpt)
Reflections on writing 50K words in a month plus a tiny excerpt from my NaNo novel!
NaNoWriMo Halfway: Writing Through The Middle
The only way out of the middle is to keep writing my way through it, often knowingly writing something I will cut later.
NaNoWriMo Writing Update Week One: Be A Sadist
Week one update on how it's going so far and on the importance of giving your characters hell.
National Novel Writing Month – NaNoWriMo
I figure I need a good kick in the head to get all these ideas out, and there is no kick more solid and swift than NaNoWriMo.