Prompt: What is the most important thing you learned in school?
writing
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 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?
30 Days of Nano – Day 17
StandardWriting Advice from a Pro:
30 Days of Nano – Day 16
StandardI must begin by apologizing for missing the last three days. Things had gotten out of hand. Our schools were closed on Friday because of snow, and that just messes up with my body clock. I’ve also had a weak stomach, and all I wanted to do was stay in bed and continue read Michelle Obama’s book, Becoming (highly recommended).
This piece of advice may seem a bit self-serving (because it is), but it still holds true: cut yourself some slack, give yourself a break, forgive yourself for missing something.
It happens, and it happens to everyone, including the people judging you, although you’re probably judging yourself more harshly than anyone else could. So,
CUT IT OUT!
Griffins and Ginger Snaps 