In two days I’ll be off on a 3 week book tour in the U.S. so my posts might be sporadic (or simply reruns). But that doesn’t mean I’m not thinking about you.
For those in preparation of NaNo, I’ve collected a few things for you:
From Bob Ray and Jack Remick’s Writing Blog: New Tips for the 2012 NaNo
This post covers setting, character, backstory, subplots, and structure. This is not just good advice for NaNo writers, it’s good advice for anyone starting any novel any time. And Bob and Jack have plenty of other exercises to keep you going for the entire month. This is an extremely helpful site for people working on novels run by two of the best writing instructors I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting.
And if that’s not enough, there’s an entire PAGE of NaNo Prep advice, exercises, and offers on the NaNo site itself. Again, there’s plenty of information here for those not participating, but going to the site might inspire you to do so. I know it inspired me last year.
I wish I had time to write a new post for you. But, I did pop over to last year’s NaNo Prep and found THIS POST about how I prepared. It’s part inspiration, part permission, part practical preparation.
And just for kicks and giggles, here’s my NaNo Day One: Don’t Panic! post from last year if you’ve never NaNo’d before.
Have a great weekend!
Great stuff, Danika. Thanks for all of this wonderful info. I’m still planning on participating, and I’m kind of excited to start a brand-new project, even though I have no idea how I’ll fit the writing in each day. 🙂
Have a great book tour!
Starting a brand-new project is definitely exciting. Scary, I think, and exciting.