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.
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.
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.
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.
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 meal plan!
If you’re looking forward to writing a rough draft in November, here are a few resources that can help you prepare for you next writing journey.
It’s Preptober time! And this year I’m focusing on writing a very rough draft of a story i’ve been thinking about 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.