Oct 24 2023 17 mins 1
Every November, writers from around the world commit to writing daily for 30 days, with the goal of generating 50,000 words of a new novel. National Novel Writing Month has enormous potential for helping us make progress, but not everyone feels comfortable with the parameters. If you have a new project you’re itching to make progress on, the concept of NaNoWriMo can be useful, but it’s not one size fits all.
Episode Highlights
The benefits of participating in NaNoWriMo
Why poets and memoirists (not just novelists) should consider it as a tool
How to customize the experience to work for your current season
Why writing 1,600 words per day doesn’t work for everyone (and what to try instead)
Public and private accountability ideas
Schedule tweaks that fit into your day
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