NaNoWriMo-How to Write a Novel in 30 Days
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Are you taking the NaNoWriMo challenge for the first or even tenth time and want this one to be your best?
Many people think about writing a novel but never get to realize their dream. In this short book you’ll find lots of tips and ways to get you and your story ready for writing a novel in 30 days.
You’ll learn how to-
Figure out what sort of writer you are.
Prepare yourself and your writing space for maximum production.
Plan out your plot, characters, POV, and dialogue before you start writing.
Ways to motivate yourself even if you’re not in the mood for writing.
Find the best time of the day for penning your novel.
Cut down on distractions.
Susan Palmquist
An Adams Media author.
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NaNoWriMo-How to Write a Novel in 30 Days - Susan Palmquist
NaNoWriMo
How to Write a Novel in 30 Days
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Copyright 2015 Susan Palmquist
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
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Chapter 1
Congratulations on stepping up to the challenge of writing a novel in just 30 days. No small achievement and I hope this book helps you achieve your goal.
Lots of people say they’re going to write a book but very few people actually do it. Whether it’s lack of motivation, lack of a good plot, or simply discovering it’s harder than it seems, lots of writers fall by the wayside and never get back to fulfilling their dream.
Let’s start with a positive attitude by telling yourself, you’re not going to be one of those writers!
Who Will Benefit From This Book?
Many of you might be a regular NaWriNoMo participant and want to read this book before this year’s challenge. Some of you might be attempting the challenge for the first time. Some of you might just want to get more writing done. While others want learn a few tricks and tips to become a productive writer.
Whatever your goal, let’s get started….
We all have the same twenty-four hours each day. Some of us have busier lives than others, yet sometimes it’s the people with the two jobs and the three kids who are the most productive writers. Before we set off on this challenge, remember if