When the Words Stop Flowing: Understanding Novel Writing Month Burnout
Novel Writing Month is a whirlwind. Committing to 50,000 words in 30 days is exciting, energizing, and a little terrifying. Most writers start with tons of ideas and feel unstoppable. You sit down with some caffeine and imagination to write and the words just flow. By the second or third week, the intensity starts to […]
Your Novel Writing Month Companion: Staying on Track With AI
Every November, writers all over the world commit to producing a 50,000-word novel in 30 days. The event, known as National Novel Writing Month or NaNoWriMo, it’s one of the most exciting (and exhausting) times of the year for writers. The first few days usually feel great. You’re full of ideas, your characters are alive, […]
Why Every Writer Needs a Journal (and How to Start Yours Today)
Many famous authors over the years relied on journals to improve their stories and refine new ideas that would pop up in their heads. Look at Ernest Hemingway for example, one of the most renowned authors of all time, who used notes and diary entries to capture the essence of his experiences. Virginia Woolf did […]