#nano novel

[wordscount]

This was in my head and I had to make it.

[novlr]

Cut out the boring bits

If you are bored when writing a scene, then chances are, that scene will be boring for readers.

If you find yourself bored, take a step back and analyse why. How can you improve it, and if you can’t, is it necessary for your plot?

[somerandomblog69]

Welcome to the shitshow, fellow writers! Ready to suffer another November together?

Here's another November 1st meme to really set the tone

[gwen-tolios]

How I've Won NaNo - Rebel Style

National Novel Writing Month - NaNo - is an event in November where writers aim to write 50K words towards the first draft of a novel. But the traditional way doesn't work for everyone! This is my 14th NaNo, and here are ways I've won other than 50K on a novel.

50K of fanfic

50 hours spent editing a novel

Completing an editing pass of a 68K novel

Completing a novella (30-50K)

50 hours of brainstorming characters, worlds, plots in an effort to refill a dry well

Get Her Done - lining up a list of WIPs and completing as many as possible, adding anywhere from 5K to 25K words to a story

Yes, traditionally you win NaNo by writing a brand-spanking new novel, holding aloft your 1st draft at midnight Dec 1st. But there are so many other ways to win! The goal is to make progress on a writing project, whatever that may be.

[crow-caller]

NaNoWriMo made a ridiculous statement about AI, and I wanted to unpack it. And also the question 'is GenAI any good at editing?' while I'm at it. There's a text version on my blog here.

[feralkwe]

it's october 31st so it's time for my annual reminder that it's okay if you don't do NaNo.

it's a great event, with lots of benefits and a great, enthusiastic, built-in community. many, many people succeed in their goals in it. i was one of them once upon a time! i wrote blood of the true believer for nano, and everyone in my local chapter was fantastic as support. i try to chuck them a couple of bucks every year to help fund them, because i truly believe the event is largely beneficial.

but it burned me out. i couldn't write for months after. my manuscript went in my proverbial drawer and did not see the light of day for almost a year after.

50k words is a lot in 30 days, no matter what anyone tells you. some people can knock it out easily, some struggle with 10k in the same time. this kind of intensive writing event is not for everyone, for many different reasons. it's not a failure to not participate. it's not a failure to try and not finish or "win". give yourself a break if it's just not for you, no matter how many people around you might be enthusiastically jumping in.

there are often people doing NaNo-light events during november, for people who want the structure and camaraderie but find the word count requirements intimidating. i have run one a couple of times (i don't have time this year), and they can be equally rewarding experiences. if you do have one you host, feel free to add it to this post!

so do NaNo, or not, and don't worry what everyone else is doing. like any other tool meant to help writers be successful, you only need to use it if it works for you.

good luck everyone, whether you do NaNo or not, and write on!

[writingwithfolklore]

5 Tips for Winning Nanowrimo

Plan to write 25 days in a row, not 30. Give yourself wiggle room in case anything happens in the month and you can't write for a day or two.

Grab an accountabili-buddy, someone you can bounce ideas and get through writing blocks with. Share your progress with them as you go.

If you don't have a buddy, still track and celebrate your progress as you make it. Buy an early advent calendar, or draw a design to slowly fill out throughout the month.

If you need to noodle or plan halfway through--you can still count that towards your wordcount goal. Any writing is still progress!

Give yourself a break when you need it. There's more to writing than just getting words on the page ;)

What are some other tips for winning Nanowrimo this year?

[nepthrene]

i'm trying to find an alternative writing community to do nanowrimo with this year, separate from the "official" website - but every post i'm seeing on here is by people who don't like the 30 day 50k challenge?

i'm specifically looking for writing buddies or a group to join

does anyone know a better way or place to try and find people?

please help

[geneeste]

Things I have discovered while writing my NaNo project

turns out I'm not the expert speller I thought I was

'says' has lost all meaning

there are so many phrases and sentence fragments I repeat over and over DEAR GOD

god, so many "she/he/they moves" "walks" "goes over there" etc this is excruciating

why do we even need to know where characters are or are going anyway

SO MUCH EYE CONTACT AND EYE EMOTING. I'm running out of synonyms for "look"

transitional paragraphs WHAT TRANSITIONAL PARAGRAPHS

character development is overrated, right?

tenses are outrageous.

[disasterbuck]

that band chat

buddie | 3k by @veronae-buddie and @disasterbuck

After a night out ends too early, Eddie drunk texts Buck to tell him about his genius new idea...

read on ao3

taglist:

@dluoser @taketheplanspinitsideways @loudenthusiastic @wallywise @mxrcjqckspnchqsc

@therosesaredying @stillfuckingtired @classtrialguru @smolfunpenguin @blackdragonofthenights

@awesome-igi @natnuszsstuff @olliesrants @crazyfangirlallert @delirium1995

@brah3280 @meanceclosetohell @anythingeverythingallofthetime @sunflower-eddiediaz

@darkrose6578 @veronae-buddie @steadfastsaturnsrings @inell

@spicyrottingbrains @gnoeltop @idealuk @donationwayne @lemotmo

@smilingbuckley @realpersonwithrealfeelings @superlock-in-the-tardis @strxwbereee

@idontknowwhatimdoing777 @ashleigh2658 @mari-lwyd-fannibal-blog @mineyneedsmoney

@spotsandsocks @unlifeira @pirrusstuff @buddiedaydreamer911

@littlevampireprincessuniverse @misshiss727 @i-put-the-star-in-bastard @hermioneindisguise @dangerpronebuddie

@specialbrownieeater @blue-winged-boy @bucks-daddy-issues @lightningmcqueer8

@moira112 @lalawitheca @queerweewoo @monsterrae1

Let me know if you'd like to be added or removed 💕

[todayontumblr]

Wednesday, November 1.

NaNoWriMo.

As one door closes, another door opens. So if you are feeling a little glum, a little blue, a little crestfallen this morning, as you pack your coffins, drone-controlled ghouls, pumpkins, and Normal Human Man costumes into the attic for another year, fear not. Because the passing of October 31st can only mean the arrival of November 1st. And the arrival of this date will be exciting and daunting news for y'all in Tumblr's writing community—it's #nanowrimo. 

Keyboards, touchscreens, typewriters, pens, and quills at the ready, folks. You've got 30 days to do 50,000 words. They are not going to write themselves. 

Good luck x

[acmartin]

Anyone else's chart looking like this

[novlr]

Unleash the magic of writing this NaNoWriMo!

As Halloween's enchantment fills the air, there's a different kind of magic stirring for writers - the magic of storytelling. Remember that as Halloween's magic gives way to NaNoWriMo's enchantment, you're creating a unique kind of magic yourself. Your words will conjure worlds, characters, and adventures. Your imagination is the wand that brings these creations to life.

Just as Halloween can transform people into a monster for a night, writing invites you to imagine yourself in the place of your characters. The costume you wear on Halloween may be like the mask your character wears, concealing their secrets, and desires.

Take this day to prepare. Whether you're a meticulous planner or a spontaneous pantser, make sure you have your writing space ready, your favorite writing tools at hand, and your enthusiasm running high. 

NaNoWriMo can send a shiver down your spine with the fear of the blank page. But just like on Halloween, don't let fear hold you back. Unleash your writing magic and embrace the journey ahead. Happy Halloween!

[maxkirin]

You don't have to write every day.

All you have to do,

Is write a little today.

[ashintheairlikesnow]

Anyone still hoping to do a writing challenge for November? I've seen some talk of there being a good discord of people who have left NaNoWriMo after the... well. The Nonsense Brigade of the past couple years.

I'm also interested in what word tracker apps people are using.

I'm not sure if I'm going to keep the werewolf story up, by the way. I may be taking down the early chapters and trying to turn it into something I could potentially publish. That's a MAYBE, and I may do that with the siren story instead. Not sure yet.

I keep feeling like there is a seed of a story with the werewolf AND siren stories that would work well as a traditionally published novel.

Or hell, maybe I'll dust the Demon Cult story off again and go back to that...