It only just hit me last night as I was writing in my night journal that next month is National Novel Writing Month, otherwise known as NaNoWriMo. So, if you’re thinking of joining in the fun this November perhaps you should consider October as your plot development month. It doesn’t take long to work up character profiles. Usually the plot develops out of these people’s lives, anyway. I’m sure you already have characters just waiting to tell their stories. Your writer’s journal is a great place to develop your plot.

Will you be writing a 50,000 word novel this November? What are your favourite methods for plot development. I’m not sure about the challenge myself, not yet, anyway. Maybe some of you can convince me. Please leave any comments in the section below.

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Plot Development Month

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A Cheer for Those Doing NaNoWriMo

If you don’t know anything about this novel writing challenge, please read more on their website. But, the basic idea is that you use the entire month of November to write a 50,000 word novel. I’ve been part of this challenge three times so far. It’s a lot of fun and very motivating. You sign up on the website and take part in local forums & loads of other fun.

If you’re needing any inspiration make sure to check out Chris Baty’s book No Plot? No Problem!

Unfortunately, I won’t be writing another novel this November, but please leave a comment if you intend to. I’ll read along on your blog and cheer for you to reach the finish line with your sanity intact.

Heather
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Another NaNoWriMo Reminder

For those with no clue to what I’m on about NaNoWriMo is simply the website which encourages writers worldwide to dedicate the month of November to writing a 50,000 word novel. I’ve participated several times myself, but not in the last couple of years. The arrival of my surprise baby has changed a lot of things for me.

With their reminder let me add my own thoughts. Now would be a perfect time to begin playing around with ideas, plots, characters, etc, in your writer’s journal. You could get a lot done between now and November 1st. I reckon if you did all the ground work in your journal the month of writing would be easy as pie.

I hope you will consider giving this challenge a go. I’m still unsure if I will join in, as there are all kinds of things happening around here for me. It isn’t clear if this will be something I can embrace this year. I’m hoping 2008 will be my next attempt at NaNoWriMo. Please leave a message in the comments section below if you’re joining the challenge this year.

Heather
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NaNoWriMo Reminder

So, you may have written your goals or adventure challenges in your journal. Why not head over to the NaNoWriMo Forum Adventure Log and share your plans for this year. Apparrently they’re going to make you accountable with follow-ups, etc. So, only share your goals if you’re serious.

Personally, I find a little accountability can be just what it takes to make my goals actually happen.

Heather
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Adventure Challenge

Grab that dusty idea you’ve worked on in your writer’s journal and start writing. You can always give up once you’ve hit 50,000 words if it is really no good. But I suspect you might get into the good habit of writing every day and keep on going. Please share in the comments section below if you are doing the challenge so I can check out your progress in your blog.

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And They’re Off…

The challenge requires you to write a 50,000 word novel in a month and November is the month. It is achievable. Make what you will of the challenge. Some see it as a serious challenge, but many others as a fun way to jump start a writing project.

I learn something every time I do the challenge. I’ve done the challenge three times. Not last year, though. I was super busy with my little boy. Looks like that’s going to keep me from doing it for another year, but I hope you will join in. I’ve really enjoyed writing each novel, too.

Let me know if you are going to do this writing challenge. I’ll check out your blog to see how you’re doing and cheer you on.

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NaNoWriMo Challenge