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Apr. 23rd, 2024 02:02 pmi'm not very good at writing! as in, the physical act! unless it's something that's massively in my brain (fandom), or i'm forced to (work), i simply won't. which is why i do not really write fiction, even though i have that classic person-who's-never-written-at-length belief that, if i were to simply sit down and write, i would be sososo lauded.
with my percieved block apparently being the sitting down, and not the writing, i thought i might look at some tips related to nanowrimo. i don't want to do nanowrimo, sounds horrid, but i figured the forced productivity means that there might be some good tips for Getting It Done floating around in related spaces.
and there was! a lot, in fact. although i think most relate to 6 main purposes. which i have grouped them according. under the cuts is some expansion, and some of my reflections on how i might instigate this into my routine.
1) preparation:
a) ahead of time: outline, plan, however that floats your boat • set a clear wordcount goal per day • work out how writing will fit into upcoming plans
b) daily: allow time to reread before beginning • know what you will write tomorrow when you finish
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2) consistency: write at the same time, same place • make it a ritual
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3) monasticism: ignore the noise • prioritise writing over other things :( • focus on writing during writing sessions
( Read more... )
4) forward momentum:
a) leave it for the edit: ignore your inner critic • forget the awkwardness and don't mind the mess - aka let the first draft suck • don't go back and change things • use placeholders
b) just get words down: type as fast as you can • keep going if you're on a roll • never conclude a session on a chapter end • be verbose, over-describe
( Read more... )
5) motivation: stay inspired • count everything as a success • write with friends • find community • have fun with it, write what you feel like in each session
( Read more... )
6) finish
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sources: https://writers.com/nanowrimo-tips, https://blog.nanowrimo.org/post/697208690383667200/5-tips-for-completing-your-nanowrimo-novel-draft, https://www.reddit.com/r/nanowrimo/comments/xn5pgf/top_5_tips_for_nanowrimo/
things should be under cuts but it seems that maybe hasn't happened, but unfortunately trying to make it happen was such a faff that i'm giving up now
with my percieved block apparently being the sitting down, and not the writing, i thought i might look at some tips related to nanowrimo. i don't want to do nanowrimo, sounds horrid, but i figured the forced productivity means that there might be some good tips for Getting It Done floating around in related spaces.
and there was! a lot, in fact. although i think most relate to 6 main purposes. which i have grouped them according. under the cuts is some expansion, and some of my reflections on how i might instigate this into my routine.
1) preparation:
a) ahead of time: outline, plan, however that floats your boat • set a clear wordcount goal per day • work out how writing will fit into upcoming plans
b) daily: allow time to reread before beginning • know what you will write tomorrow when you finish
( Read more... )
2) consistency: write at the same time, same place • make it a ritual
( Read more... )
3) monasticism: ignore the noise • prioritise writing over other things :( • focus on writing during writing sessions
( Read more... )
4) forward momentum:
a) leave it for the edit: ignore your inner critic • forget the awkwardness and don't mind the mess - aka let the first draft suck • don't go back and change things • use placeholders
b) just get words down: type as fast as you can • keep going if you're on a roll • never conclude a session on a chapter end • be verbose, over-describe
( Read more... )
5) motivation: stay inspired • count everything as a success • write with friends • find community • have fun with it, write what you feel like in each session
( Read more... )
6) finish
( Read more... )
sources: https://writers.com/nanowrimo-tips, https://blog.nanowrimo.org/post/697208690383667200/5-tips-for-completing-your-nanowrimo-novel-draft, https://www.reddit.com/r/nanowrimo/comments/xn5pgf/top_5_tips_for_nanowrimo/
things should be under cuts but it seems that maybe hasn't happened, but unfortunately trying to make it happen was such a faff that i'm giving up now
