Tag: NaNoWriMo

• How to Draft a Novel in 30 Days: The 30-Day Plot Outline

  Outlining can be both the most exciting and sometimes the most difficult part of the writing process, especially when you’re trying to win NaNoWriMo. So I came up with a solution – a 30-day plot template that will guide you from the beginning of your story to the end! Now you can draft a complete…

  Alyssa Flynn

  March 29, 2023

  Tips & Tricks, NaNoWriMo

  Writing, NaNoWriMo, outlining, template, plotting, plot template, 30-day outline, 30-day plot

• Create Writing Prompts and Plot Hooks with Dice & Keyword Tables

  I admit I might be out of control with the dice at this point, but you can’t deny that rolling a few dice to create some writing prompts just sounds like a lot of fun!

  Alyssa Flynn

  September 21, 2022

  Fun Stuff, Resources

  brainstorming, d100, d100 table, dice, fantasy, keyword table, NaNoWriMo, resource, roll table, solo rpg, story prompt generator, storytelling, Writing, writing toolkit

• How to Use Dice and Oracle Tables to Guide Your Brainstorming Sessions

  My recent solo rpg adventures have opened my mind to new methods of brainstorming and idea creation. So many table top games require you to roll dice, but can you really roll a few dice to help you brainstorm your next novel?

  Alyssa Flynn

  September 7, 2022

  How-To

  brainstorming, dice, NaNoWriMo, oracle tables, solo rpg, story prompts, Writing, writing tips, writing toolkit

• Preptober 2021!

  It’s the official month of NaNoWriMo prep! I’ve got a bunch of resources here to help you get you started and a bit of an update on how I’m going to be approaching NaNoWriMo this year!

  Alyssa Flynn

  October 6, 2021

  NaNoWriMo, Resources

  books, drafting, my writing, nano prep, nano tips, nano2021, NaNoWriMo, nanowrimo resources, nanowrimo tips, notion, notion template, outlining, preptober, Productivity, workbook, worksheet, Writing, writing challenge, writing life, writing resources, writing tips, writing tools

• Ending on a Whisper, Not a Bang – Camp NaNoWriMo Recap

  

  A lackluster end to Camp NaNoWriMo, but at least I learned a few things about my mself.

  Alyssa Flynn

  August 4, 2020

  NaNoWriMo

  camp nano, camp nanowrimo, drafting, first draft, mental health, Motivation, NaNoWriMo, outlining, self-care, Writing, writing challenge, writing life, writing update

• I Am Overwhelmed – Camp NaNo Week Two

  

  We are about half way through the month now, and I’m realizing as I wade through all of my notes that I am possibly in over my head.

  Alyssa Flynn

  July 15, 2020

  NaNoWriMo, WIP Update

  camp nano, camp nanowrimo, drafting, first draft, NaNoWriMo, outlining, Writing, writing challenge, writing life, writing update

• Rough Beginnings – Camp NaNo Week One

  

  Days 1 to 7 of July Camp are over so let’s take a look at how much (or how little) I managed to do in the first week of Camp NaNoWriMo!

  Alyssa Flynn

  July 8, 2020

  NaNoWriMo, WIP Update

  camp nano, camp nanowrimo, drafting, first draft, NaNoWriMo, outlining, Writing, writing challenge, writing goals, writing life, writing update

• My July Camp NaNoWriMo Plans & Goals

  

  I’m participating in Camp NaNoWriMo! Here are some of the goals I’ve got in mind and how I’m going to reach them this July!

  Alyssa Flynn

  July 1, 2020

  NaNoWriMo

  camp nanowrimo, nano prep, NaNoWriMo, writing challenge, writing goals, writing life

• Five Tips to Help You Reach Your (Camp) NaNoWriMo Goals

  

  I mentioned these last year but I think they happen to be pretty good tips, so I’ve recapped them here for your writing convenience.

  Alyssa Flynn

  April 2, 2020

  NaNoWriMo, Tips & Tricks

  camp nanowrimo, nano tips, nano2020, NaNoWriMo, Productivity, Writing, writing tips

• April 2020 Camp NaNoWriMo Plans

  

  I haven’t missed a NaNo session (Camp or otherwise) in many years, so this decision comes with a heavy heart.

  Alyssa Flynn

  April 1, 2020

  NaNoWriMo, WIP Update

  camp nanowrimo, nano2020, NaNoWriMo, Writing, writing life, writing update