How to Win NaNoWriMo

Today is the start of a bunch of crazy folks trying to write 50,000 words in a month. Here’s how to win NaNoWriMo. Original photo by Jessica Castro  So, we know that we just need to hit 50,000 words, right? And like, maybe just saying “write 50,000 words” is sufficient advice for conquering NaNoWriMo. But […]

How to Outline Your Novel

Preptober is upon us, so it’s important that we discuss how to outline your novel. If you wanna win NaNoWriMo next month, then you need to get your ass in gear and pay attention. NOTE: This post contains affiliate links. Affiliate links provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to […]

10 Reasons You Should Try NaNoWriMo

I firmly believe that everyone should try NaNoWriMo at least once in their life. Sure, the writing elitists hate it and like to make fun of those who attempt it. But there are some legit good reasons to do it! Original photo by MJ S If you looked at the title of this post and […]

10 Ways to Make Time for Writing Even If You Think You’re Too Busy

It’s a truth universally acknowledged that a writer in possession of an idea must be in want of some time to write. But let’s be real. The hardest thing about writing is figuring out how to make time for writing. In undergrad, I majored in creative writing. One of my best friends at the time […]