Rough Draft November: Week 2
Rough Draft November week 2 is here, but no matter how well (or not well) your novel is going, don’t forget to have fun! More fun feeds our creativity and makes better art.
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Bonfires, Stories, and the Sparks Between
From Guy Fawkes to modern bonfires, today I’m talking about how flames symbolize renewal, storytelling, and the enduring spark of creativity within us all.
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A New Rough Draft November
Today is the first day of Rough Draft November and there’s a NaNo 2.0! But before I dive into a new manuscript, I’ve made a list of self care ideas to help me get to the point where I can write The End.
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Season of Revision
Not drafting this November? Then embrace the Season of Revision, a gentler, powerful way to rekindle creativity and fall back in love with your story.
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Preptober Meal Plans
While my NaNo project is all set, I’m trying to get my life ready for such a huge project. One of the things I do ahead of time is to plan out some of my meals, for my self and my family. So let’s get started with a monthly meal plan!
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Rough Draft Preptober: Part 3
I am a longhand plotter, but as a working writer, that’s not fast enough. So here is a brief review of the systems I use, just in time for Rough Draft November.
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Rough Draft Preptober: Part 2
If you’re looking forward to writing a new rough draft in November, I’ve compiled some resources that can help you prepare for your next writing journey.
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Haunted Houses & Love Stories: Rough Draft Preptober Part 1
Haunted houses aren’t just for ghost stories—they’re perfect for love stories, too. In this Preptober post, I share how gothic, spooky, and “haunted” settings can heighten romance, sharpen conflict, and inspire your November Rough Draft project.
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Rough Draft November Final Days
Rough Draft November is almost over, and it’s time for a final check-in. But regardless if you hit your goal or not, all that matters in the long run is how you feel about your stories and your writing path forward. All that matters is that, as a writer, you know you’re not alone!
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Rough Draft November and Shiny Object Syndrome
We’re almost at the end of Rough Draft November and things are getting real. It’s also the most dangerous time in a story’s evolution because this is when the dreaded Shiny Object Syndrome kicks in.
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Rough Draft November Check-in & Fun
Rough Draft November week 2 is almost over and it’s time to evaluate how much fun you’re actually having. Because while writing is hard, life should bring you joy. More joy makes for more creativity and better art.
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Rough Draft November Begins!
Today is the first day of Rough Draft November! But before I end up heads down in a new manuscript, I’ve made a list of self care ideas to help me get to the point where I can write The End.
