STOP!
Have some hot chocolate or chai masala.
Deep breath in. Deep breath out.
Breathe in the scent of the hot whatever you’ve chosen.
Now take a sip.
Relax for five minutes.
Writing
Prompt 12/12 – School Days
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Prompt: What is the most important thing you learned in school?
30 Days of Nano – Day 25
StandardCheck your Outline
We’re in the last five days. Some of us are winding down, some of us are desperately trying to reach that 50,000 word mark. For all of us, we have some kind of writing goal, so take a look at your story notes and outline, and see what you can work on these last few days.
30 Days of Nano – Day 24
StandardNow that Thanksgiving has passed, and Nanowrimo is on its last five days, what are some of your favorite comfort foods.
30 Days of Nano – Day 23
StandardWord Art
I love making art out of words. I think it’s my love of writing. You try it. Use crayons, colored pencils, markers. Use all the colors; or none of them.
30 Days of Nano – Day 22
Standard10 Minute Free Write:
Prompt: Talk about your favorite Thanksgiving and what made it your favorite. If you don’t celebrate Thanksgiving, talk about your favorite holiday and don’t forget to include some of your traditions.
30 Days of Nano – Day 21
StandardBreak Time – Talk/Write about the Author/Book you credit with igniting your writing passion.
30 Days of Nano – Day 20
StandardWhat is the one necessary thing you need to sit down to write?
30 Days of Nano – Day 19
StandardStart a Nano Journal
I know, I know, you’re already writing constantly, but this is a journal for you, and to carry you through the editing in December. It will give you a few moments to clear your mind, do some long-hand writing, and then proceed with your novel and its editing. Give it a try.
30 Days of Nano – Day 18
StandardCombat Writer’s Block
One way is to do something else. Watch a thirty minute sitcom or read a chapter in a book.
Another way is to push through by writing, but not writing what’s giving you the trouble. Take a 10 minute free write. Go through your list of prompts and do a couple and see if that breaks through.
Do readers have any suggestions for the rest of us?
Griffins and Ginger Snaps 