November is national novel writing month (NaNoWriMo for short.) During NaNoWriMo, writers of all ages take on the challenge to draft a novel (at least 50 thousand words) in 30 days! It’s insanity to think people do this for fun. Well, call me insane because this year I’ve decided to participate in NaNoWriMo. A podcast I listen to challenged its listeners to write a romance novel. I gladly accepted the challenge and started planning out the story. I typically write action thriller stories so changing my genre to romance will be challenging but I’m excited to try it. I follow a lot of writers on my social media and I came across an original tag created by Holly Davis. It’s called the NaNoWriMo survival kit. I decided I want to participate in the tag and that is the purpose of this blog post. The tag consists of 8 questions and tagging three writers to do the tag. Well, I don’t intend to tag other writers to do this so I will just answer the questions.
What are you working on for NaNoWriMo this year? As I mentioned earlier, I was challenged to write a romance novel. I call it, Project Just What The Other Needed. What apps do you use to help you write and stay motivated? I write in Google Docs. I used to write in Microsoft Word but my subscription expired and I haven’t had the money to pay for it. Grammarly is also a must. I am not the best when it comes to grammar and punctuation so having Grammarly is a huge help. YouTube is a huge help too. I’ve been participating in writing sprints and they have helped keep me motivated. Where do you like to write and what’s your favorite writing spot? If I am on my laptop I like to write at my kitchen table. If I am writing in my notebook, I don’t have a preference on where I write. I carry a notebook with me all the time so I will write whenever I have any free time. What are your writing space must-haves? My laptop, my laptop charger, my notebook, a few pens, my phone and headphones. What are your favorite drinks and snacks to have when writing? Typically when I write I like to drink either water, coffee, or tea. I’m not really a snacker when I am writing but if I had to choose something I would probably say popcorn. What are your favorite writing distractions? Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Twitch. I know earlier I said that YouTube helped motivate me but when I am not participating in writing sprints it’s a huge distraction. What are your favorite ways to get back on track? Participating in writing sprints on YouTube. Having others to write with and hearing their progress motivates me. Not only that, but sometimes just plugging in my headphones and listening to music can make all the difference in getting me back on track. What are your favorite writing rewards and milestones? One of my goals for NaNo is to complete 10 thousand words in a day. I’ve seen plenty of other writers accomplish that goal and I definitely want to give it a try. If I do achieve that goal I will make sure to reward myself with some bunny tracks ice cream. I’m very excited to participate in NaNoWriMo this year! It’s my first time participating and I am hopeful that I will succeed in writing 50 thousand words. Wish me luck everyone and if you have participated in NaNoWriMo please let me know how it went for you!
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