NaNoWriMo. That one phrase that has the ability to strike fear and terror into the heart of authors everywhere, all while making them jump around and get excited because "I'm gonna write a novel in a month!!!" NaNoWriMo in a word is insanity, but that's okay, we love it! I have just a few words to say to all of you today.
1. Do NOT neglect sleep!
2. Coffee is your frenemy.
3. Chocolate is amazing, but it will make you fat. Your choice. (I'll be eating it. :P)
4. Yes you're insane, yes that is okay.
5. DON'T. BACK. DOWN!!!!!!! I know, you get discouraged, "50,000 words in a month?!" but you CAN do it!!!
6. Begin with a bang! The main thing your writing will do as the month drags on, is slow down. Right now, you're actually well rested (unless you're me) and full of energy and excitement. So write those extra words NOW! Go above and beyond your daily goal while you still can! Don't. I repeat, do. not. think you can get away with not reaching your goals within those first few days!
Good luck, and I'll see you at the hermit convention! :P
~Katie~
Oh yes, Hermits United. We meet up every November, swap stories about caves...it's great fun. (For a hermit.) :P
ReplyDeleteNice to hear from one of my favorite hermits! (I live with the other one: P Brothers) Hahaha! Looks like I'll be a hermit for a while... no van means no leaving the house except on rare occasions!
ReplyDeleteThese are perfect tips, Katie! I'm so impressed you're authoring two books! Well done :)
ReplyDeleteTagged you for the Best Buddies Blogging Award. :)
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