Preptober: How to be ready for NaNoWriMo
NaNoWriMo is on it’s waaaaayyyy. (For those of you who don’t know, NaNoWriMo is November, and it stands for National Novel Writing Month). I would be lying if I said I wasn’t terrified, but aren’t we all? And Preptober is here!!! So, it’s time for a NaNoWriMo Preptober checklist for you to get started:
Announce it on the NaNoWriMo website
Do any outlining you would like to do
Get a good idea of who your characters are
Get a good idea of what your world is like
Have a doc/notebook set up for your story so you are ready to go on day one
Have a back up plan in case your story just isn’t working out
Have a supply of writing prompts in case you need an inspirational jumpstart
Take care of as many non-Nano tasks as possible (work stuff, school projects, etc.)
Figure out a time outside of work/school when you’ll be able to work every day.
Decide a backup location in case things are too crazy at your house.
Factor holidays and unexpected life situations into your daily word count goal
Let your flatmates/friends/family members know what hell you’re about to storm so they will distract you as little as possible
Decide where you’re going to write everyday. Make it as cozy and as distraction free as possible.
Gather survival snacks and hide them in your writing spot.
Look for any write-ins in your area (virtual write-ins because of COVID)
Download an app to keep your phone locked while writing.
Set smaller goals for yourself, and make incentives for each of these goals.
Find a writing buddy! Or even just a close friend to cheer you on.
Optional: Make a playlist of songs that help you focus on writing. If you just want a vibe, I recommend checking out @Leewritess playlist highlight on Instagram.
εїз Good luck everyone, and have a fantastic Preptober!! εїз