Come for the Mysteries. Stay for the Characters.
Congratulations! You’ve finished NaNoWriMo. Now what? Whether you reached your goal or not, any attempt a writer makes to work on his or her art is an achievement. But now that it’s over, what’s the next step? Although my attempt at NaNoWriMo last March didn’t accomplish what I hoped, I do have some advice for… Continue Reading →
Knowing how to take a break during NaNoWriMo is critically important if you’ve hit writer’s block and want to hit your word count by the end of the month. Your break can come in two ways–you can take a break from your novel and deliberately take actions to reignite the creative spark. Or you can… Continue Reading →
Should you let your imagination soar for NaNoWriMo? This is a crucial question if you are participating in the writing phenomena. Haven’t heard of NaNoWriMo? It’s short for National Novel Writing Month. Writers commit to write 50,000 words of a novel during the month of November. (Short rant: why November? I just learned that the… Continue Reading →
It’s been awhile, but I’m glad to introduce a new author to you here at JPC Allen Writes. Angela D. Shelton writes YA dystopian novels and is here with her blog post. “Unleash Your Story: Join NaNoWriMo 2023.” Take it away, Angela! November is here, and with it comes an electrifying opportunity for aspiring writers… Continue Reading →
If you are taking part in NaNoWriMo this year, it’s very likely the agony of the first draft will hit you. Very few writers can complete a first draft without doubts and even dislike creeping in. But never fear. Suddenly doubting or loathing the story you’re working on isn’t unusual. Just keep these points in… Continue Reading →
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