{"id":2159,"date":"2012-09-26T15:36:21","date_gmt":"2012-09-26T19:36:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/maryrajotte.com\/blog\/?p=2159"},"modified":"2012-09-26T15:36:21","modified_gmt":"2012-09-26T19:36:21","slug":"prepping-for-nanowrimo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maryrajotte.com\/blog\/2012\/09\/26\/prepping-for-nanowrimo\/","title":{"rendered":"Prepping for NaNoWriMo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2166\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/maryrajotte.com\/blog\/2012\/09\/26\/prepping-for-nanowrimo\/nanowrimo-official-logo\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/maryrajotte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/images\/postphotos\/nanowrimo-official-logo.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"436,608\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"nanowrimo-official-logo\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/maryrajotte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/images\/postphotos\/nanowrimo-official-logo.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/maryrajotte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/images\/postphotos\/nanowrimo-official-logo.jpg\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2166\" title=\"nanowrimo-official-logo\" src=\"http:\/\/maryrajotte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/images\/postphotos\/nanowrimo-official-logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"280\" height=\"388\" \/>Since NaNoWriMo is just around the corner, I thought I&#8217;d share some of the articles I&#8217;ve written as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.examiner.com\/writing-in-toronto\/mary-rajotte\" target=\"_blank\">Toronto Writing Examiner<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>From worksheets to brainstorming; characters to setting; I hope at least one of these can help you get your writing projects organized, whether it&#8217;s for NaNo or beyond!<\/p>\n<p>(If you want to friend me on the NaNo site, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nanowrimo.org\/en\/participants\/myrrh\" target=\"_blank\">go for it<\/a>!)<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>CHARACTERS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.examiner.com\/article\/techniques-to-create-compelling-characters\">Techniques to Create Compelling Characters<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.examiner.com\/article\/how-to-choose-your-pov-character\">How to choose your POV Character<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.examiner.com\/article\/creating-fictional-characters-from-your-real-life\">Creating fictional characters from your real life<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.examiner.com\/article\/rescue-your-manuscript-motivating-your-characters\">Rescue your manuscript: motivating your characters<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.examiner.com\/article\/the-importance-of-careers-for-your-characters\">The importance of careers for your characters<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.examiner.com\/article\/create-compelling-characters-with-comprehensive-worksheets\" target=\"_blank\">Create compelling characters with comprehensive worksheets<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.examiner.com\/article\/does-the-name-of-your-character-really-matter\">Does the name of your character really matter?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.examiner.com\/article\/inspiration-boards-can-bring-your-characters-to-life\">Inspiration boards can bring your characters to life<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0BRAINSTORMING<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.examiner.com\/article\/mind-mapping-allows-your-creativity-to-bloom\">Mind mapping allows your creativity to bloom<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.examiner.com\/article\/solidify-your-setting-with-an-inspiration-board\">Solidify your setting with an inspiration board<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.examiner.com\/article\/5-ways-to-develop-story-ideas\">5 ways to develop story ideas<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.examiner.com\/article\/develop-a-story-idea-five-minutes\">Develop a story idea in five minutes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>TIPS &amp; TOOLS<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.examiner.com\/article\/note-taking-methods-to-fast-track-your-writing-momentum\">Note-taking methods to fast track your writing momentum<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.examiner.com\/article\/a-novel-blueprint-for-writers\">A novel blueprint for writers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.examiner.com\/article\/time-saving-note-taking-strategies-for-writers\">Time-saving note taking strategies for writers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.examiner.com\/article\/the-20-minute-outline\">The 20-minute outline<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.examiner.com\/article\/3-tools-to-find-the-right-words-for-your-writing\">3 tools to find the right words for your writing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.examiner.com\/article\/rescue-your-manuscript-series\">Rescue Your Manuscript Series<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.examiner.com\/article\/how-to-set-the-scene-for-your-readers\">How to set the scene for your readers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.examiner.com\/article\/free-tools-to-wrangle-your-writing-projects\">Free tools to wrangle your writing projects<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.examiner.com\/article\/5-ways-to-recapture-your-writing-mojo\">5 ways to recapture your writing mojo<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>PLOTTING<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.examiner.com\/article\/how-to-craft-the-ultimate-rivalry-your-fiction\">How to craft the ultimate Rivalry in your fiction<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.examiner.com\/article\/uncover-the-secret-to-the-perfect-quest-plot\">Uncover the secret to the perfect Quest plot<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.examiner.com\/article\/a-recipe-for-the-revenge-plot\">A recipe for the Revenge plot<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.examiner.com\/article\/rescue-your-manuscript-creating-conflict\">Rescue your manuscript: creating conflict<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.examiner.com\/article\/how-strategic-planning-can-sell-your-story\">How strategic planning can sell your story<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>TECHNIQUE<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.examiner.com\/article\/establishing-a-natural-flow-to-your-storytelling\">Establishing a natural flow to your storytelling<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.examiner.com\/article\/master-the-art-of-pace-your-story\">Master the art of pace in your story<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.examiner.com\/article\/hook-readers-by-mastering-the-art-of-showing-versus-telling\" target=\"_blank\">Hook readers by mastering the art of showing versus telling<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>EDITING<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.examiner.com\/article\/creative-ways-to-fix-a-failed-wip\">Creative ways to fix a failed WIP<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.examiner.com\/article\/5-time-saving-tips-for-editing-your-writing\">5 time-saving tips for editing your writing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As for my NaNo project for 2012 &#8211; I&#8217;m still deciding which book I&#8217;ll be writing, but I have it narrowed down to 2. One is a sequel novella to my current novel WIP, and the other is a completely new story I&#8217;ve been letting brew for a while. Either way, I&#8217;m hoping to start outlining next week because NaNo is fast approaching!<\/p>\n<p>What about you? Are you taking part in NaNo this year? What are you going to work on? And more importantly&#8230;what are your fave NaNo snacks! Mine include <strong>Swedish Berries, Sesame Snaps, Tootsie Pops, Snyder&#8217;s of Hanover Cheddar Pretzel bites and Chocolate Covered Cherries<\/strong>. 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