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By: NaNoWriMo Prep | Writers In The Storm

NaNoWriMo Prep | Writers In The Storm — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 11:01:32 +0000

[…] And while pantsers everywhere may start screaming (Can you hear the lambs, Clarisse?) the fact is, a bit of preplanning is often wise. How much planning is up to you of course, but there are some story and character basics that can really make life easier as you shape your novel. For example, as the star of the show, the more you know about your protagonist beforehand, the better. After all, what he wants or needs will dictate his actions throughout the entire story. Likewise, knowing why he does what he does is pretty critical too, can we agree? (For more on brainstorming on backstory, just zip over to this earlier post.) […]

By: Tessa Bertoldi

Tessa Bertoldi — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 17:59:35 +0000

Loved your post!
My first attempt at NaNo netted 30k, 20K short of my goal with no advance preparation. My second go round was at Camp NaNo and I prepared an outline ahead of the event and met my 50k goal! Both are in the revision/rewrite status but I am so much further along after giving my inner editor a month off. Success gives birth to more success.
Each writer will need to find their level of structure before plunging in but I am not a believer in advance preparation. The caveat is, you can over analyze anything and there is a time to just write! If writing is your passion, the words will come.

By: angelaackerman1

angelaackerman1 — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 19:09:23 +0000

In reply to Kristi Rhodes. Thanks so much Kristi! :)

By: angelaackerman1

angelaackerman1 — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 19:08:51 +0000

In reply to SJ Francis. Happy to SJ :)

By: Kristi Rhodes

Kristi Rhodes — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 15:02:16 +0000

Love the hero brainstorming tips, especially the reverse backstory tool! Thanks. P.S. I have your emotional thesaurus book and love it.