NaNoPrepMo Day 15: Routine
JadeI have a feeling that a lot of NaNo bloggers would tell you to find a routine. Make one, right? Get up early every day, or write directly after work,…
NaNoPrepMo Day 14: A Word on Rewards
Motivation can be hard to keep up during the 30-day marathon of NaNoWriMo. I do say "marathon," because it feels like one: not a sprint, not a 5k -- but…
NaNoPrepMo Day 13: Plotting📈 / Pantsing👖 / Plantsing🌿
As we enter the final week of preparation for NaNoWriMo, it's time to make some important decisions. Tea or coffee? Music or silence? Word or Scrivener? And, of course, plot…
NaNoPrepMo Week Three Round-Up: Plotting!
This week I dissected key elements of plotting that can elevate your writing. First: structure, looking into both three-act and five-act formats. These act as the skeleton of your story,…
NaNoPrepMo Day 12: A Character Driven Plot
In storytelling, we often find ourselves oscillating between plot-driven and character-driven narratives. While a plot-driven story relies on external events to propel the narrative, a character-driven tale focuses on the…
NaNoPrepMo Day 11: Neither a Hare 🐰nor a Turtle 🐢 Be
Pacing is crucial to storytelling. Get it wrong, and you either overwhelm or bore your readers. Today, let's delve into the dangers of pacing that's either too fast or too…
NaNoPrepMo Day 10: Subplots
Subplots are like the side dishes in a well-cooked meal. They add interest, complexity, and variety to your main storyline. But what exactly are subplots? Simply put, they're secondary stories…
NaNoPrepMo Day 9: Two Basic Plot Structures
Understanding plot structure is crucial for anyone diving into the realm of storytelling. It’s like the skeleton that gives a body its form, or the blueprint for building a house.…
NaNoPrepMo Week 2 Round-Up: Characters!
Over the past few posts, we've embarked on a deep dive into the art of character crafting. Here's a brief recap: Character Dynamics: Using the iconic trio from "Star Trek"…
NaNoPrepMo Day 8: Character Arcs
A character arc, simply put, is the transformation or inner journey of a character over the course of a story. If the plot is the external journey, then the character…
