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Research / Re: Resources List
« Last post by AmandaPoggemoeller on October 26, 2016, 07:57:12 am »Absolutely! I'll sticky this post and everyone can add their links. Great idea!
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Research / Resources List
« Last post by DoubleOhDave on October 26, 2016, 05:05:54 am »I'm always on the lookout for worthy research sites, so can we make a sticky post here where everyone adds just a link to the resource that they might have added and explained in their own post?
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New to NaNoWriMo? / Re: Strategies for a Successful NaNoWriMo
« Last post by AngelWarrior on October 25, 2016, 03:50:19 pm »Thanks! As a newbie, this helps.
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General Discussion / Re: NaNoWriMo Preparation
« Last post by BobWatkins on October 23, 2016, 10:29:57 pm »I'm at a great spot in the JP MasterClass, just covering outlines. Although I've pants'd it the past few attempts, I'm going to try to have at least a first draft outline completed before NaNo starts and work from that. Looking forward to it!
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New to NaNoWriMo? / Strategies for a Successful NaNoWriMo
« Last post by AmandaPoggemoeller on October 23, 2016, 10:56:47 am »Here are a few strategies to help you through this crazy month!
1. Even if you are a "pantser" have some sort of road map for your story. If you have a rough idea of where your story is going to go, that will free you up to do actual writing starting Nov. 1st.
2. End each day's writing in the middle of something. It could be the middle of a sentence, the middle of a scene, the middle of a conversation, or the middle of a chapter. This helps stir your imagination for the next day and it will be easier to get writing.
3. Do as much research ahead of time as you can. Most of the time, when I get stuck in a story it's because I need more research or more work on a character. If you do this before Nov. 1st, then you can reduce the chances of getting stuck during the month.
4. NaNoWriMo is a sprint! The purpose is to get words down on the page, they don't have to be good. You will have the opportunity to polish your book later during edits. One of the most challenging parts of writing a book is finishing the rough draft, getting over that hurdle is a huge accomplishment!
5. Save editing for January. Don't slow down your creative momentum by going back and correcting/editing during November. Just write! Then when Nov 30th rolls around, you can put your story down and enjoy your holidays. Then pick it back up with fresh eyes in January to start your editing.
With all things in writing, these may not work for everyone. However, if you haven't ever done NaNoWriMo or Camp NaNoWriMo, then this will give you a place to start so that you can figure out what works best for you.
If you have any tips/hints to add to these, please do.
1. Even if you are a "pantser" have some sort of road map for your story. If you have a rough idea of where your story is going to go, that will free you up to do actual writing starting Nov. 1st.
2. End each day's writing in the middle of something. It could be the middle of a sentence, the middle of a scene, the middle of a conversation, or the middle of a chapter. This helps stir your imagination for the next day and it will be easier to get writing.
3. Do as much research ahead of time as you can. Most of the time, when I get stuck in a story it's because I need more research or more work on a character. If you do this before Nov. 1st, then you can reduce the chances of getting stuck during the month.
4. NaNoWriMo is a sprint! The purpose is to get words down on the page, they don't have to be good. You will have the opportunity to polish your book later during edits. One of the most challenging parts of writing a book is finishing the rough draft, getting over that hurdle is a huge accomplishment!
5. Save editing for January. Don't slow down your creative momentum by going back and correcting/editing during November. Just write! Then when Nov 30th rolls around, you can put your story down and enjoy your holidays. Then pick it back up with fresh eyes in January to start your editing.
With all things in writing, these may not work for everyone. However, if you haven't ever done NaNoWriMo or Camp NaNoWriMo, then this will give you a place to start so that you can figure out what works best for you.
If you have any tips/hints to add to these, please do.
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General Discussion / Re: NaNoWriMo Preparation
« Last post by BakesQTF on October 22, 2016, 07:15:30 pm »I used to pants, but have recently started writing beats which includes loads of info about tone, character, props, etc. Early on, the beats have loads of detail and then taper off. At the end, I'm pretty much pantsing except I know where I want to end up. I consider myself a hybrid. I don't mind deviating from the "outline" if it makes sense as I write. I'm also making a list of scenes for the next book in case I get stuck or slow down. Then I'll just do some sprints (pomodoro) to make sure I reach the coveted word count. We are going to nail NaNoWriMo 2017.
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General Discussion / Re: NaNoWriMo Preparation
« Last post by SMRoffey on October 22, 2016, 06:53:04 am »I'm a Plantser. I have a very loose general outline of major plot points, I have the main characters sketched, and I might have some particular scenes I want to focus on first; the rest is just "go with the flow."
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General Discussion / NaNoWriMo Preparation
« Last post by AmandaPoggemoeller on October 21, 2016, 10:29:15 am »Some of us have participated in NaNo before, and some of us are new to it. Some of us are planners, and some are pantsers. However, we all have to prepare at least somewhat for the month of writing ahead. Why don't we share our Pre-NaNoWriMo methods with each other?
Here's mine:
I create a detailed outline, character sketches, and research locations for my story. Of course, everything is fluid and subject to change on my whim!
Here's mine:
I create a detailed outline, character sketches, and research locations for my story. Of course, everything is fluid and subject to change on my whim!
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General Discussion / NaNoWriMo Begins Nov. 1st
« Last post by AmandaPoggemoeller on October 21, 2016, 10:13:38 am »Day 1 - Ready, Set, WRITE!
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General Discussion / Welcome to our NaNoWriMo Forum!
« Last post by AmandaPoggemoeller on October 21, 2016, 10:07:04 am »Welcome fellow James Patterson Master Class students!!
First, thanks for joining us! It's great to get support from fellow writers, but especially during this month. If you would like to introduce yourself, please feel free!
We do have some guidelines, and they are the same as on our Facebook page.
Have fun and good writing to you all!
Amanda Poggemoeller
First, thanks for joining us! It's great to get support from fellow writers, but especially during this month. If you would like to introduce yourself, please feel free!
We do have some guidelines, and they are the same as on our Facebook page.
Have fun and good writing to you all!
Amanda Poggemoeller