Writer’s Craft

Success in Your Pajamas: Because Pants Are Overrated During NaNoWriMo Is it PrepTober yet?  For those who are participating in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), this is the prepping month of October.  Are you expecting victory with completing your NaNoWriMo goals?  Did you remember your health? “One of the biggest factors of success is the

Storyteller’s Sanctuary: Self-Care Strategies for Writers During NaNoWriMo For those who are participating in Nanowrimo, this is the prepping month of October.  PREPARE TO WRITE YOUR NOVEL!  It is zooming our way.  In just a blink, you’ll be whisked away to whatever story you plan to write by actually putting your butt in a chair

The NaNoWriMo Diaries: Overcoming Self-Doubt and Perfectionism While racing against the clock during National Novel Writing Month writers use many different coping mechanisms to deal with the stress and high expectations that come with tight deadlines or demanding writing projects. Join me as we dive into the waters of a writer’s self-doubt and perfectionism to

The NaNoWriMo Diaries: Overcoming Self-Doubt and Perfectionism Ah, NaNoWriMo – that glorious, chaotic, and exhilarating journey for new and experienced writers from all walks of life coming together to tackle the monumental challenge of penning a 50,000-word novel in just one frenzied month. As November arrives, many of us diligently use PrepTober to outline, build

Novel-Not-Writing Month: Surviving the Epic Battle Against Writer’s Block During NaNoWriMo It’s the time when word counts rule, plot bunnies multiply, writers get typing blisters, and creativity flows as freely as ink from a well-primed pen. Yet, amidst this frenzy of literary ambition, there’s a lurking nemesis that has haunted many a writer’s dreams: the

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

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

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