Writing Tips and Writerly Musings - Episodes Tagged with “Nanowrimo”

My Favorite Tools for Starting a Novel!

Morgan Hazelwood — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0400

I know most of you following me are already writers, but some of you only dabble, and a few of you have only entertained the thought from time-to-time. And while it is a lot of work, dedication, and persistence to write a manuscript, there are things you can do to make it easier.

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Finding Your Pace: A Writer's Struggle

Morgan Hazelwood — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 13:00:00 -0400

Some writers are sprinters, some are marathoners, and some are hikers who will reach the end, someday. Finding the pace that works for you, for your current story, for your current life situation is crucial.

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So You've Decided To Write A Novel? 7 Tips For Getting Started

Morgan Hazelwood — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Whether you’ve just decided it’s finally time to write that book you’ve been thinking about on your own or you’ve been bit by the NaNoWriMo bug, starting a novel can be intimidating!

It doesn’t matter if you’re a pantser (writing by the seat of your pants), a plotter, or something in between, there’s still stuff you can do to prepare yourself before you start writing.

Outlining (it doesn't have to be detailed)
Beat Sheets!
Mood boards
Character Sheets
Creating a list of names
World Building

7. Minimizing real world distractions

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6 Tips To Recharge your Creative Energies

Morgan Hazelwood — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0500

Eventually, we all need a break. Here are 6 ways you can recharge your creative energies.

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So You've Finished Your Rough Draft. Now What?

Morgan Hazelwood — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0500

When a writer finishes a rough draft, they often feel like celebrating -- but they also know they've got a LOT of editing ahead. Here are the ways to handle the end of a draft, and what your next steps could be.

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What NaNoWriMo Gives You -- Win OR 'Lose'

Morgan Hazelwood — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0500

While not everyone who tries NaNoWriMo ends the month with 50,000 words or more, that doesn't mean those who don't are 'losers'. Here's what NaNoWriMo gives you, win or 'lose'.

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How One Writer Made It Through NaNoWriMo

Morgan Hazelwood — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0500

In a flashback to my most successful -- in terms of wordcount - NaNoWriMos, I talk about how I managed to make it to a NaNo-and-a-half in one month.

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How To Write? You Do You!

Morgan Hazelwood — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0500

There are more ways to write a novel than there are writers -- and what worked last time, may not work this time. Here is some the advice out there -- and ways you can use and adapt them to work for you.

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Maintaining Your Momentum

Morgan Hazelwood — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0500

You had a great idea for a story, you sat down to write it, and away you went. At first, everything just flowed out of you, but usually, at least for me, somewhere around 12,000 words, my writing starts to turn into a chore. Here's wishing you luck.

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Getting Your Words Out

Morgan Hazelwood — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0500

To be a writer, you need two things -- time to write and the ability to get the words on the paper to share the story you want to tell. Of course, it's a lot harder than that. Here are some ways to make time for your writing and ways to keep the story moving forward.

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So You Wanna Be A Writer?

Morgan Hazelwood — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0500

The primary difference between aspiring authors and actual writers is the number of words on the page. (Getting published on the other hand? Is a whole different can of worms.) Here's how NaNoWriMo -- or National Novel Writing Month can help.

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