A Different Kind of Rough Draft November
Rough Draft November has started! And as I begin an almost-new draft, I wanted to share my list of self care ideas to help me get to The End.
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Preptober Meal Plan
Rough Draft November is almost here which means it’s time to do some advance planning. And today we’re talking about meals… and cookies!
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Preptober #3: Software Systems
I love to write longhand, but since that’s not fast enough, I’ve curated a list of the software systems I use to write, plot, edit, and format, just in time for Rough Draft November.
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Rough Draft November: 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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It’s Preptober… Again: Part 1
It’s Preptober time… again! And this year I’m still writing a very rough draft of a story i’ve been working on for years. I’m not worried about perfection or word count, and I’ve included a list of basic tools to help you prep a story for its rough draft stage.
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Last Day of Rough Draft November
Rough Draft November ends today. But regardless if you hit your goal or not, the only thing that matters is how you feel about your stories and that, as a writer, you know you’re not alone!
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Rough Draft November Check-in
November is almost over, but there’s still time to reach your goals. So let’s check-in with our word counts, and I’ve shared some ideas about how to keep our motivation up until we type The End.
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Rough Draft November and Shiny Objects
We’re halfway through Rough Draft November and things are getting tough and authors are getting tired. It’s also the most dangerous time in a story’s evolution because this is when Shiny Object Syndrome kicks in.
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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.
