{"id":27569,"date":"2023-09-27T03:00:20","date_gmt":"2023-09-27T10:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/?p=27569"},"modified":"2023-09-30T12:00:06","modified_gmt":"2023-09-30T19:00:06","slug":"tips-and-workshops-plan-your-novel-during-prep-tober-for-nanowrimo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/27\/tips-and-workshops-plan-your-novel-during-prep-tober-for-nanowrimo\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips and Workshops to Help You Plan Your Novel During Prep-Tober for NaNoWriMo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/WFZ_Tips-and-Workshops-to-help-you-Plan-Your-Novel-During-Prep-Tober-for-NaNoWriMo_v02.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27582 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/WFZ_Tips-and-Workshops-to-help-you-Plan-Your-Novel-During-Prep-Tober-for-NaNoWriMo_v02.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/WFZ_Tips-and-Workshops-to-help-you-Plan-Your-Novel-During-Prep-Tober-for-NaNoWriMo_v02.png 300w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/WFZ_Tips-and-Workshops-to-help-you-Plan-Your-Novel-During-Prep-Tober-for-NaNoWriMo_v02-80x80.png 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>This post is about tips and workshops to help you plan your novel during Prep-Tober for NaNoWriMo.<\/p>\n<p>NaNoWriMo is National Novel Writing Month, in case you didn&#8217;t know, and is a free international event that takes place every November. <a href=\"https:\/\/nanowrimo.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Details and sign up here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Prep-Tober is what a lot of writers call October. It&#8217;s a cute name.<\/p>\n<p>There are lots of ways to get ready for Nanowrimo.<\/p>\n<p>I have some more Prep-Tober tips for you from various sources, including our own.<\/p>\n<p>And a series of workshops this October from friend and colleague, Kat Caldwell.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips for Prep-Tober \/ October<\/h2>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;In terms of planning I would create character profiles if its a new series. That way you can actually see the characters in your head. And I would do a basic outline just for a foundation for your book. For me it always changes. Having a writer&#8217;s notebook is also great too in case you&#8217;re on the go you can just pull out the notebook and write notes.&#8221; &#8212; Writer, Christine Kwasniewski<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Make a list of your influences and how you could incorporate what you like about them into your work.&#8221; &#8212; paraphrase from writer, Mellissa Green<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Make sure your character changes somehow from the beginning of the scene to the end. Stay within the same POV during a scene. A scene should have a feeling of forward movement to make it necessary for it to stay in the story.&#8221; &#8212; Novelist and Teacher, Kat Caldwell<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>Upcoming Workshops by Kat Caldwell<\/h2>\n<p>This year Kat Caldwell is offering you all some live workshops to help you plot, write a good scene, and figure out your characters. They will all be live and very fun.<\/p>\n<p>Because writing out stories is fun!<\/p>\n<p>She writes: &#8220;I know, I&#8217;m a dork. My kids tell me all the time&#8230;&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>We have a special offer for being a Writer&#8217;s Fun Zone blog reader.<em> Stay tuned to the end!<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Plotting on the Spot<\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">On\u00a0<strong>October 7 at 2pm EST<\/strong> Troy Lambert will join Kat (and you if you sign up!) for their <a href=\"https:\/\/click.mlsend.com\/link\/c\/YT0yMzAyNTMyMjIzODc1NjgzOTM0JmM9YzVhNCZlPTE5MjgmYj0xMjA0NzI0NTkxJmQ9eTBvM3YwdQ==.FrNGJRlIHvz8NaO3qPr9LuWwW6L6HtY2Sq8BPOPEfTY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/click.mlsend.com\/link\/c\/YT0yMzAyNTMyMjIzODc1NjgzOTM0JmM9YzVhNCZlPTE5MjgmYj0xMjA0NzI0NTkxJmQ9eTBvM3YwdQ%3D%3D.FrNGJRlIHvz8NaO3qPr9LuWwW6L6HtY2Sq8BPOPEfTY&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1695578845754000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0o4ihnUv33xjwtNFcna6zB\">Plotting on the Spot\u00a0<\/a>where they will plot a brand new story LIVE using Plottr.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">How do we know it will be live?<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Because he will pick a story from you, the audience!<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">If you want to attend this workshop,<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/writeyourstory.thrivecart.com\/plotting-on-the-spot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> be sure to sign up by clicking here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\">(You don&#8217;t need to own Plottr to attend this workshop. Nor do you have to purchase it afterwards. The basics of plotting a story can be used with paper or other software.)<\/p>\n<h3>What&#8217;s In A Character? Workshop<\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Then on\u00a0<strong>October 17 at 1pm EST<\/strong> Kat will be hosting her <a href=\"https:\/\/click.mlsend.com\/link\/c\/YT0yMzAyNTMyMjIzODc1NjgzOTM0JmM9YzVhNCZlPTE5MjgmYj0xMjA0NzI0NTkyJmQ9djJ4Nnoxcg==.wumhp7BeDTQPg7Arc8iat2B0TXcHB9MahPA7mAwxRdM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/click.mlsend.com\/link\/c\/YT0yMzAyNTMyMjIzODc1NjgzOTM0JmM9YzVhNCZlPTE5MjgmYj0xMjA0NzI0NTkyJmQ9djJ4Nnoxcg%3D%3D.wumhp7BeDTQPg7Arc8iat2B0TXcHB9MahPA7mAwxRdM&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1695578845754000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2OTn7EBpzr-MALAEgArTFp\">What&#8217;s In A Character? workshop<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">They will be going over the 5 personality traits, how to apply them to your characters, and then they will work through their needs, wants, and desires LIVE.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Because talking these things through is essential to writing quickly.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">This workshop will be kept to 10 seats, but she might open another one on Saturday, October 21 if people want it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\">Be sure to let Kat know if you want the Saturday option! (<a title=\"Email Kat Caldwell\" href=\"mailto:writeyourlife@katcaldwell.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Email Kat Caldwell<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<h2>Six Scene Essentials workshop<\/h2>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">And finally, on\u00a0<strong>October 26 at 1pm EST<\/strong> Kat will host her <a href=\"https:\/\/click.mlsend.com\/link\/c\/YT0yMzAyNTMyMjIzODc1NjgzOTM0JmM9YzVhNCZlPTE5MjgmYj0xMjA0NzI0NTkzJmQ9YzNiMGIxbg==.XFJ2R6tTBek8cBlVyVMZkAHg_SG9bfp3HAi4jJ6NzA4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/click.mlsend.com\/link\/c\/YT0yMzAyNTMyMjIzODc1NjgzOTM0JmM9YzVhNCZlPTE5MjgmYj0xMjA0NzI0NTkzJmQ9YzNiMGIxbg%3D%3D.XFJ2R6tTBek8cBlVyVMZkAHg_SG9bfp3HAi4jJ6NzA4&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1695578845754000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2HDgJbhx4SmnQPxZFRjsib\">Six Scene Essentials workshop<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">This workshop\u00a0will dive into what makes a great scene and how to make sure the scenes you write are engaging your readers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">There will be the option to get your scene edited for this workshop. (2500 word maximum.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">She knows what you&#8217;re thinking, &#8220;This is great, but how much is it going to cost me?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">She typically charges $47 per workshop with a $40 charge for a scene edit.<strong> But for Prep-Tober she&#8217;s going to run a cool sale on all the workshops for $37\/each <\/strong><strong>until September 30th at midnight EST. After which the price will be $47\/each.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Special Offer!<\/h2>\n<p>But because you&#8217;re a Writer&#8217;s Fun Zone reader, we have a coupon code for you!<\/p>\n<p>Just use <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">WORKSHOP10<\/span> at the checkout to get $10 off.<\/p>\n<p>Or use these links:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>What&#8217;s In A Character<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/writeyourstory.thrivecart.com\/whats-in-a-character\/?coupon=WORKSHOP10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/writeyourstory.thrivecart.com\/whats-in-a-character\/?coupon=WORKSHOP10<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Plotting on the Spot<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/writeyourstory.thrivecart.com\/plotting-on-the-spot\/?coupon=WORKSHOP10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/writeyourstory.thrivecart.com\/plotting-on-the-spot\/?coupon=WORKSHOP10<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Six Scene Essentials<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/writeyourstory.thrivecart.com\/six-scene-essentials\/?coupon=WORKSHOP10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/writeyourstory.thrivecart.com\/six-scene-essentials\/?coupon=WORKSHOP10<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>ABOUT KAT CALDWELL<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/headshotA-Kat-Caldwell-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-27584\" src=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/headshotA-Kat-Caldwell-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/headshotA-Kat-Caldwell-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/headshotA-Kat-Caldwell-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/headshotA-Kat-Caldwell-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/headshotA-Kat-Caldwell-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/headshotA-Kat-Caldwell-1367x2048.jpg 1367w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/headshotA-Kat-Caldwell-640x959.jpg 640w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/headshotA-Kat-Caldwell-scaled.jpg 1709w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a>Kat is a fiction writer, an Author Accelerator book coach and hostess of the <a href=\"https:\/\/katcaldwell.com\/podcast-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pencils&amp;Lipstick podcast<\/a>. Her passion is to help writers write their story through encouragement and honing their storytelling skills. In between conducting interviews for the Pencils&amp;Lipstick podcast and writing her next novel, you can find Kat traveling the world, reading, or volunteering with her church\u2014always with a cup of cold brew close by. You can find out more about Kat on her website <a href=\"https:\/\/katcaldwell.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/katcaldwell.com<\/a> and follow her on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/katcaldwell.author\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram @katcaldwell.author<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More Resources: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.subscribepage.com\/scenesworthkeeping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Newsletter for writers<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Connect on the Socials<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kat.caldwell.5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PencilsLipstick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter\/X<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/katcaldwell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Linkedin<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@katcaldwell.author\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TikTok<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>***<\/p>\n<h2>More Resources for\u00a0planning and preparing for Prep-Tober \/ October<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/plan-your-novel-like-a-pro-and-have-fun-doing-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Plan Your Novel Like A Pro<\/a> (book and course)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/2023\/08\/23\/3-tips-to-get-ready-for-nanowrimo-by-jordan-rosenfeld\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener\">3 Tips To Get Ready for NaNoWriMo by Jordan Rosenfeld<\/a> (article)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/23\/nanowrimo-prep-and-scrivener-sneak-peek-by-catharine-bramkamp\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Nanowrimo Prep and Scrivener Sneak Peek by Catharine Bramkamp<\/a> (article)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This post is about tips and workshops to help you plan your novel during Prep-Tober for NaNoWriMo. 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