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Stuck in your NaNoWriMo? Behind on word count? Constructive cheating that can actually help your novel

by Hillary DePiano | Nov 28, 2011 | Announcements, NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month), Writing Advice and Resources

There isn’t much time left in National Novel Writing Month and you’ve found yourself behind on your quest for 50,000 words. You’ve got to write a whole lot of words in a very short time. How are you going to make up the deficit especially when you...

Tips for a productive NaNoWriMo Thanksgiving Weekend: Dealing with company, family & friends

by Hillary DePiano | Nov 22, 2011 | NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month)

Thanksgiving falls right in the thick of National Novel Writing Month. For every person who sees this as a blessing, someone else considers this a detriment to getting their novel done. I’m here to give you some tips so, no matter what your plans for the holiday...
Tips for a productive NaNoWriMo Thanksgiving Weekend: Making the most of travel time

Tips for a productive NaNoWriMo Thanksgiving Weekend: Making the most of travel time

by Hillary DePiano | Nov 21, 2011 | External Stimuli, NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month)

Thanksgiving falls right in the thick of National Novel Writing Month. For every person who sees this as a blessing, someone else considers this a detriment to getting their novel done. I’m here to give you some tips so, no matter what your plans for the holiday...
The Middle of NaNoWriMo: Halfway point pep talk

The Middle of NaNoWriMo: Halfway point pep talk

by Hillary DePiano | Nov 15, 2011 | NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month)

My fellow novelists, we need to take a moment. It’s November 15th which is, of course, the exact middle of National Novel Writing Month. I want to take a moment to personally congratulate each and every one of you for making it this far. Remember the curse of...

Occupy Your Life: A message from the 50,000 (words you’ll write during NaNoWriMo)

by Hillary DePiano | Nov 12, 2011 | NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month)

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