My NaNoWriMo Prep includes spending time defining the plot and the sequence of events for a writing project. Plotter or Pantser? I’m a confirmed plotter. Some individuals write by “the seat of their pants” and are called pantsers. That’s very spontaneous, if you can do it. I need the roadmap…
A critical part of NaNoWriMo Prep is creating the characters who will populate the story. Characters are the heart of any novel. A reader continues turning pages to find out what will happen to a character and what decision/action a character will take. NaNoWriMo Prep Includes POV I decided early…
My entry in the 2020 Fall Writing Frenzy is below. I used Image 14, courtesy of Susan Kaye Leopold. Other entries can be found here. Still Life by Kathleen L. Small Penny tugged the black hoodie closer to her face and sank lower on the bench. A stuffy art museum…
NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) prep begins with THE IDEA. Yes, the idea or concept of a story is the starting point. The official NaNoWriMo site has information on developing ideas. Some authors do not like sharing their ideas while working on a story, for fear of losing excitement and…
Preparing for NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) means starting now. NaNoWriMo happens every November, but the weeks leading up to it are the time to plan and prepare. This annual event is an opportunity for writers to make significant progress on a novel or writing project. NaNoWriMo In simplest terms,…