3 things to know before attempting NaNoWriMo

October 18, 2019October 18, 2019 by Jodi Gibson

Here we are again! It’s almost November, which for many writers and authors around the world means preparation time for National Novel Writing Month or it’s more affectionately known acronym; NaNoWriMo. So what is NaNoWriMo for those who don’t know? National Novel Writing Month began in 1999 as a daunting but straightforward challenge: to write … Read more

How I won NaNoWriMo 2018

December 4, 2018 by Jodi Gibson

When I decided to take the plunge and commit to NaNoWriMo 2018, I knew it would be touch and go for me to reach the 50k mark. As I wasn’t starting a new manuscript, but rather aiming to finish one already a quarter of the way in, my main aim was to finish the manuscript. … Read more

When do you know if a story idea isn’t working?

November 14, 2017 by Jodi Gibson

. After finishing my manuscript and sending it out on submission late last month, I was ready to dive head first into November and into a new story idea. And of course, the best place to tinker with a brand new story is NaNoWriMo. So November 1st came and I opened a new Scrivener file … Read more

NaNoWriMo 2016 is here

October 27, 2016 by Jodi Gibson

It’s almost here. The month where writers turn into cranky,zombies. Their fingers weary and eyes heavy, from late nights and early mornings tapping away at the keyboard to reach those 1,667 words each day for the month of November, All in order to be crowned a NaNoWriMo winner! What am I talking about? Well, November … Read more

3 Reasons to dive into NaNoWriMo

October 8, 2015 by Jodi Gibson

Next month over 300,000 writers will attempt to smash out 50,000 words during National Novel Writing Month, or as it is more affectionately known, NaNoWriMo. Both amateur and professional writers are encouraged to join in the fun and reach that magical 50,000 word mark, so to proudly don the ‘winners’ badge with pride and satisfaction. This will … Read more

Hitting the wall

November 25, 2014 by Jodi Gibson

{image credit} Yesterday I was supposed to crack the 40,000 word mark of NaNoWriMo. That’s a big marker, as it’s only 10,000 words of the winning target figure. But I have hit a wall. Deciding to do NaNo this year was a last minute thing. I originally wasn’t planning on it at all. I … Read more

Here I am

December 4, 2013 by Jodi Gibson

It’s raining here. The sky is full and heavy, the darkness hanging overhead as the rain falls steadily down. I can hear it trickle down the spouting outside my window and hear it splash against the gutter as a lonely car drives by. And here I am. Sitting. Staring at the screen, trying to articulate my thoughts into words that are comprehensible and not just noise.

Why I’m beaten but not beat

November 25, 2013 by Jodi Gibson

It’s only November 25th and I’m waving the white flag. I surrender to you NaNo. You beat me again. But I’m not beating myself up. I have 37,195 words towards a new project that I didn’t have twenty five days ago. A project that is far from perfect but definitely workable. So why am I beaten but not beat? In taking part in NaNoWriMo this year actually taught me a lot about myself as a writer and that can only be a good thing. So what did I learn?

NaNoWriMo: The Good v’s The Bad

November 14, 2013 by Jodi Gibson

Today I’m here linking up for ‘Writer’s Reveal’ where a few of us join forces and offer each other topics to write about each month. This month Ashley from Ghostnapped asked me to write about the pros and cons of NaNoWriMo.

The Calm Before The Storm

October 31, 2013 by Jodi Gibson

Today is the 31st of October, which means tomorrow is November 1. The beginning of NaNoWriMo. If you aren’t sure what I’m talking about you can read about it here, here and here. I do a lot of writing about it. Sorry.

So with today brings calm anticipation, a splash of butterflies, an unsettling fear and a huge wash of excitement. I’m ready. Just.