The here and now is all we have, and if we play it right it’s all we’ll need.
Quote of the Day – NaNoWriMotivation

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The here and now is all we have, and if we play it right it’s all we’ll need.
NaNoWriMo is a great lesson in the power of a daily writing commitment. To see my word count climb after putting in that daily effort, to track my progress, to exercise my creativity, and to challenge myself to fix problems or throw another one in my hero’s path. There’s no better way to learn writing than to just sit down and start.
Question of the Day: Did you learn something new about your writing process during NaNoWriMo this year?
During November, it’s been really easy to let things slide until that mythical time “after NaNoWriMo”. And that time is almost upon us. Here are some of the things that are probably on your To Do list.
Add to the list! What are you planning to do after NaNoWriMo?
Buddy me on NaNoWriMo if you want to follow my progress or join in on group word sprints. I’ll be back again next year!
You never have to change anything you got up in the middle of the night to write.
It’s as hard to get from almost finished to finished as to get from beginning to almost done.
When something seems difficult, dare to do it anyway.
Are you behind on NaNoWriMo? Maybe just barely on track? Or miraculously ahead of schedule? Ultimately, it doesn’t matter where you are as long as you’re trying. Your efforts are going to shine through, no matter where your final word count falls. Keep working your magic!
Question of the Day: What has been your highest word count in a single day?
In honor of Thanksgiving, it seems appropriate to balance the sometimes-cynical view we have of our writing during NaNoWriMo with a bit of thankfulness. Here are some of the great things I can thank NaNo for this year.
Add to the list! What are you most grateful for this NaNo season?
Buddy me on NaNoWriMo if you want to follow my progress or join in on group word sprints!
Do you like a challenge? You can still take part in NaNoWriMo’s final week. Start your writing journey at nanowrimo.org today.
Writer’s block results from too much head. Cut off your head.
Surround yourself with people who believe in your dreams, encourage your ideas, support your ambitions, and bring out the best in you.