Today, let’s spend our fifteen minutes thinking about and selecting tools for our month of writing. Having the right tools on hand is an important part of setting yourself up for success! Think about every aspect of your process. Do you like to brainstorm or…
Hello writers, today we’re going to do an exercise that’s about highlighting the stuff in your story that you think is important! I think most writers (at least ones I talk to) write chronologically, and especially when pantsing, which is what I typically do for…
It’s Friday again and you know what that means! It’s time to rest. If you feel up to it, I invite you to experiment today, in whatever way you choose to interpret that. Experiment with a sense of play. For me, today, that means playing…
It’s been long enough since we created your first outline that I think it’s worth revisiting it now. That first burst of outlining creativity might have produced something a little messy. (Or maybe you’re perfectly happy with with it and that’s all right too! In…
I’ve mentioned before in this series that I am lazy and undisciplined. Hence, I have to bribe myself frequently to get things done. This is a method that for whatever reason I only recently discovered. I think it’s because I used to tell myself I…
Hello writers, does it seem like November is closing in? It does to me… the days grow rapidly shorter and the Time of the Furious Writing is almost upon us. I’ve done some form of Nanowrimo now for … wow, maybe since 2001? I think?…
This series has been about building the habit of working on something every day. During Nano, it’ll be working on your word count. This month, it’s about working on preparation. You should also consider building a habit of health. Cory Doctorow, who taught my cohort…
My sister Anne Pinckard is back, sharing some wisdom about how rituals can help your writing. Today we’re going to come up with a ritual that you can use to enhance your writing practice. Why are rituals important? To paraphrase Casper ter Kuile, author of…
Over the years, something I’ve discovered about myself is that I am a highly collaborative person. I love community (hello, yes, ENFP here.) I thrive in environments where I can share work with other people, commiserate, cheer each other on, ask questions, brainstorm, etc. Even…
It’s Friday again, and you know what that means — it’s a recharge day! This week, I’m going to think about other books, stories, movies, and games that inspire me. It’s important to have rewards and distractions during Nanowrimo, for when you need a break…