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30 Min Writing Sprint - 2 [Focus Time!]

Season 1 Episode 20

Need to buckle down and get some words written? We've got you! Put this episode on when you've got a free 30 mins and want to focus on writing. Music…

6 years, 10 months ago

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The 30k Slump

Season 1 Episode 19

The hardest part of NaNoWriMo -- week 3, or the 30k slump. Why it's the worst, but we're all in this together.

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6 years, 10 months ago

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This Is Too Hard, What Am I Doing Wrong?

Season 1 Episode 18

We discuss a bit of the darker side of NaNoWriMo: bad writing days, how to recover when falling behind, and why you should keep going anyway.

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6 years, 10 months ago

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Meet the Writing Sprint Composer: Interview with Marc Straight

Season 1 Episode 17

Marc Straight wrote the music behind our word sprint bonus episodes and he's also a fellow NaNoWriMo participant! Join us for a quick bonus episode w…

6 years, 10 months ago

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30 Min Writing Sprint - 1 [Focus Time!]

Season 1 Episode 16

Need to buckle down and get some words written? We've got you! Put this episode on when you've got a free 30 mins and want to focus on writing. Music…

6 years, 10 months ago

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Motivation: Writing Rewards and Punishments

Season 1 Episode 15

Rewards and punishments can be strong motivators during NaNoWriMo. In this episode, we talk about how to set the right ones for yourself and then get…

6 years, 10 months ago

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Panic!! It's NaNoWriMo!

Season 1 Episode 14

A quick bonus episode to help get you through Day #1! We discuss naming your document, the new official website and how it feels to finally START.

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6 years, 11 months ago

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Committing to an Idea: Interview with Grant Faulkner

Season 1 Episode 13

Grant Faulkner is the Executive Director of NaNoWriMo! This week he joins us for a discussion on how to pick your novel idea — and stick to it.

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6 years, 11 months ago

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NaNoWriMo Crash Course for Beginners

Season 1 Episode 12

Everything you need to know about NaNoWriMo as a beginner, or some excellent tips and refreshers for veterans!

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6 years, 11 months ago

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Naming Your Characters is the Best Part!

Season 1 Episode 11

This episode is all about naming your characters! We discuss how to choose names, what happens if you decide to change any names, and how to avoid ma…

6 years, 11 months ago

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