The start of the second week of NaNoWriMo and hope things have started well for you. My tip of the day is one that I know isn’t for every writer but for some it’s perfect. Sometimes finishing that day’s writing on a cliffhanger can jumpstart things when you return to it the following day. Maybe your character’s…
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Monday Writing Prompts-Talking
Yesterday my tip was about skipping ahead in your story to a dialogue heavy scene so this prompt focuses on what your characters say. Here’s a photo to get you started. What are these two men talking about and can you build a story around it? Have fun and happy writing.
NaNoWriMo-Day 8
The first week of the challenge is over so how are you doing? Tip of the day is if you find yourself slowing down switch to some dialogue laden scenes. The backwards and forwards, ping-pong effect of two or maybe three characters talking can sometimes help you get back into the swing of the story.
NaNoWriMo-Day 7
Writing for long stretches can take its toll on your body, especially your hands and wrists causing pain that can make you want to quit. My tip of the day is make sure you take frequent breaks. Walk around, make a snack, or even take a nap.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Edits and More
If you’re taking part in NaNoWriMo, I hope it’s been a productive first six days for you. Remember Sally Bridgewater who I mentioned a couple of weeks ago? She’s not only taking part in the year’s NaNoWriMo but tomorrow…drum roll please, she’s going to attempt to write 50,000 words in one day. Hats off to her…
NaNoWriMo-Day Six
Tip of the day is have you figured out whether you write best when you have music playing or even the TV switched on? Perhaps you like the sound of silence. I used to have all my fav CDs blaring away, then switched to having the TV switched low in the background, but these days it’s…
NaNoWriMo-Day Five
The fifth day of the challenge and hope you’re meeting your daily quota. If you’re not then maybe today’s tip will be of some help. If your fingers are hovering and not moving because you’re stuck someplace in your story, no problem. Skip ahead to a scene that’s not giving you some much trouble. You can always come back to…
NaNoWriMo-Day Four
Hope the first three days of NaNoWriMo have been good ones for you. If not, don’t panic. Tip of the day- we all have days when we’re not that productive, maybe we even face a string of them, but don’t give up. Do something else and then reassure yourself you can get back on track the following…
NaNoWriMo-Day Three
My tip today is about rewarding yourself. Once you’ve completed your word count for the day, step away from the computer.or your notebook and do something you enjoy. Whether it be watching your favorite TV show, walking the dog, or eating something you love like these cupcakes.
NaNoWriMo-Day Two
Hope everyone got off to a good start yesterday. My tip of the day is to think like an athlete. Before they compete they warm up first. Sit down and free write for five or ten minutes before you start your NaNoWriMo project for the day. It’s the ideal way to get the muse into top gear and eases…