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Where You Need to Be Now for NaNoWriMo — End of Week 2

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In an earlier post, I shared how to schedule your writing time during NaNoWriMo and the month of November. This is to help give you an idea of where you need to be each week. I want to ensure that you're not simply writing lots of words but writing to reach the climax of your story by month's end. Where you need to be now for NaNoWriMo end of week 2 is one of the major turning points in your entire story and the second Energetic Marker. End of Week 2 Tomorrow marks the end of Week 2. This …

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Characters in Action-Driven and Character-Driven Stories

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Just as some writers excel at creating believable - intriguing characters in character-driven novels and others at creating exciting - meaningful action in action-driven novels, some characters are better at opening up and showing emotion in stories while others excel at taking action.     With the belief that we write best when we understand our writing strengths and weaknesses, I include how to determine whether you're an action-driven writer or a character-driven writer or a …

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Where You Need to be Now for NaNoWriMo

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In an earlier post, I shared how to schedule your writing time during NaNoWriMo and the month of November to give you an idea of where you need to be each week and ensure you're not simply writing lots of words but writing to reach the climax of your story by month's end.Today marks the end of Week 1. This means you should be writing the End of the Beginning scene today and prepared to write into the middle to the exotic world of the antagonist beginning tomorrow.For help about the Energetic …

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Do You Excel at Developing Characters, Action, Both in Stories?

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Many writers develop one plotline at a time and they tend to begin with the Character Emotional Development line or the Dramatic Action line, while putting off the Thematic Significance line to the end.   Most writers have a preference for one style over the other. The plot line you first choose to carry through the entire first draft is most often directly tied to your strength; strength deteremines preference. Are you adept at developing complex, interesting, and quirky characters? …

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How to Schedule Your NaNoWriMo Writing Time for Success

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The idea of thousands and thousands of writers writing together as one beginning in just a couple of days is sublime.Many of you will use the support of other writers to keep you writing. Others will take daily walks. Some will plot as you write. Others have detailed Plot Planners at the ready as you write, every word a joy. I give thanks for journey we travel together.NaNoWriMo Schedule:11/1 - 11/7 -- Write the Beginning 1/4 of your story11/7 -- Write the End of the Beginning scene11/8 -- …

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