Catch Readers by Surprise: The Unexpected Hook Why, you might ask, is hooking the reader in novel writing as important as asking for extra toppings on your favorite pizza? Well, let’s just say it’s the secret sauce that keeps them nibbling away at your words. A great hook isn’t just a friendly handshake; it’s a […]
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NaNoWriMo is Done: A 50,000 Word Count or Rebel Goal Reached You spent all morning excited and celebrating your win. Or perhaps you’ve slept all morning because you were up until midnight, somewhere in the world, eking out the last few sentences before submitting. I don’t know for sure, but I do know some next
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The Demand of NaNoWriMo: Inspiration from the Writing Trenches This is it! We are about to wrap up the November demands of this literary marathon National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). And it was like no other. This challenge for participants across the globe, to write a 50,000-word novel in just 30 days may seem daunting,
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Sword, Sorcery, and Sci-Fi Tech: A NaNoWriMo Decision How large is the Fantasy Genre? Endless. Writing within this genre offers a boundless realm of creativity, where you can craft magical worlds, conjure mythical creatures, and embark on epic adventures. The same goes with Science Fiction. Writing within this genre offers you the ability to craft
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Writing Beyond Limits: Fostering Inclusivity and Diversity during NaNoWriMo In the intricacy of good storytelling, every writer brings a unique set of experiences, perspectives, and voices to the stage. National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) stands as a grand theater, welcoming authors from every corner of the literary world to step into the spotlight and create.
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Open Pages, Open Doors: Making NaNoWriMo Accessible to All Embarking on the National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) journey of storytelling is a passion shared by writers of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. In this 30-day narrative stretch, winning NaNoWriMo, crossing the finish line to rip through the 50,000-word ribbon, stands as a shining beacon, beckoning
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Plot Hole Survival Guide: Navigating the Bermuda Triangles of Writing During NaNoWriMo Completing a novel at breakneck speed makes it too easy for plot holes to sneak into the narrative like mischievous gremlins. These gaps in the story can disrupt the flow, confuse readers, and leave authors scratching their heads. Like trying to navigate within
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Distraction Demolition: Conquering NaNoWriMo To succeed in NaNoWriMo, it’s crucial to recognize distractions and take proactive steps to minimize them. In this blog, we discuss the top contenders for distractions: social media, procrastination, multitasking, perfectionism, and lack of planning. If any of these sound like you…read on my NaNo writing friend. I found solutions that
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Greatness Within: How Identity and Roots Shape Fantasy’s Saviors “I was a child raised by stories, my identity built on myths, and from those stories, I learned that we all carry the weight of the past.” ~Kvothe, The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss “I’ve no homeland, no flag, no throne to defend. But
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Born for Greatness: Defending Fantasy Worlds and Leaving a Legacy “We are all stories in the end. Make it a good one, eh?” ~Doctor in Neil Gaiman’s American Gods “What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.”~Mat Cauthon in Robert Jordan’s The
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