I Finished My First Draft! Time to Panic by Kirsten McNeill
What happens when I finish my first draft? Try not to panic! Here are some tips on how to take care of yourself from Kirsten McNeill.
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NaNoWriMo is nearly over. So what now? With Ezra Barany
NaNoWriMo is nearly over. So what now? With Ezra Barany – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 73 “It took me a while to get to this point, but I printed out my...
My Rough Draft Is Way Too Long! Now What? by Daniel Rice
You’ve written your first draft of your novel, but your rough draft is way too long! Join author Daniel Rice as he tells you what’s next.
Your First Draft: Write It Crappy by LA Bourgeois
A crappy first draft can be the step between an idea and a bestseller, silence your inner editor and write that first draft without judgment.
How to Greatly Improve Your Manuscript with Revision and Feedback, Interview with Bonnie Johnston by Karen Ferreira
Discover how to greatly improve your manuscript with revision and feedback with these step-by-step tips in this interview with writing teacher Bonnie Johnston by Karen Ferreira.
So You Want to Write a Novel by Kay Keppler
If you want to want to write a novel, but the idea of writing a 100,000-word novel overwhelms you, start by thinking and planning your story in acts. Lots of ways to do that…
Getting Ready for NaNoWriMo 2019 by Tinthia Clemant
NaNoWriMo 2019 is right around the corner. Are you going to participate this year? Here are some simple tips for pansters to help you prep from novelist Tinthia Clemant.
Identifying Your Ideal Reader by Sarah Chauncey
Today we welcome a new guest writer to Writer’s Fun Zone, Sarah Chauncey, who is stopping by to chat with us about “Identifying Your Ideal Reader.” Enjoy!
Bloggers, 15 Minutes Can Change Your Life by Beth Barany
In this post, learn how much writing you can do in 15 minutes. *** Beth here. Hi! It’s 1:35pm and I sit in a warm cafe drinking tea and staring out the window. Okay,...
Your Happy NaNoWriMo state by Tiffany Turpin Johnson @Fictiffous
Even to the most experienced of writers, pounding out a book in a month can seem crazy, but as many NaNoWriMoers can attest, it’s doable. And therein lies the contradiction of any marathon.
The Best Resources for Writing a Fast First Draft by Tiffany Turpin Johnson
If you’ve ever tried to write a book in a short amount of time, you know what a daunting task it can be. But you don’t have to stumble through the process alone.
Discover the Book Within
“I have a book in me,” she said. “But I don’t know what it is.”
Ah, therein lies the rub. Or however that saying goes.
How do we go about discovering our book inside?
The answer is surprisingly simple, but not easy.
Write a Sh*^@tty First Draft Fast
The best and quickest way to start writing is to give yourself permission to write a shitty first draft. This great piece of advice was garnered from Anne Lamott’s book on writing and the...
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