NaNoWriMo Series: Writing Tip #2

This one can be hard, especially for new writers. We all tend to get super excited about our initial ideas only to lose momentum halfway through. I notice that I tend to take my own work seriously when I pencil it into my life. If I tell myself that I'm going to write every week on Tuesdays at 4 p.m., then I'm more likely to show up instead of just sitting around for "inspiration to strike". I will tell you right now that inspiration will strike in the shower, on a rollercoaster, but never when you're "ready" to write. Might as well save the drama and start with one solid writing day a week. Then you can build it up from there as you get the hang of things. Here are some questions to ask yourself to help you get started:

1. How many hours do I have a day to write?

2. How many days a week do I have to write?

3. Where are some of my favorite places to write?

4. Where is the best place in my space where I can focus and write?

If you want to learn more NaNoWriMo tips, check out the 30 Days of Tips that will unfold this month. Can't wait? Then check out my mini-course on The Basics of Storytelling that's available for $1. I look forward to seeing you in whatever form I appear. Until next time.

About the Author

Crystal Cabrae is a storyteller who specializes in writing dystopian, romantic, and adventurous worlds for animation and fantastical fiction. She is a proud graduate of Full Sail University, AMDA, and New World School of the Arts. Her six years of acting training in both New York and Miami gives her a unique perspective when approaching her characters. She has a passion for sharing how to create stories with the world and inspiring the storyteller that lives within all of us. Follow her on IG or Pinterest to know the latest.