#5OnFri: 5 Encouraging Articles for NaNoWriMO and Beyond!

by Bess Cozby
published in Writing

Happy Friday, Word Nerds! Anyone need a dose of encouragement to get you into the weekend and through the rest of this crazy month? DIY MFA’s got you covered. Here’s five of our top articles to give you a burst of energy and a little advice on how to keep going even when the going’s tough.

1) Ask Becca: Three Ways to Pump Up Your Wordcount

One of the basic tenets of #NaNoWriMo is to get words on the page, even if they’re sloppy or you end up completely revising them or even tossing them. In this article, Rebecca Jordan offers some practical tips to get those words out of your head and onto the page–without totally wearing yourself out!

2) Flash Fiction Exercises for #NaNoWriMo Prep

Feeling like the well is dry? Maybe you need a break from drafting, but still want that break to be helpful for your book. Check out these exercises curated by Alicia Audrey. While they work for prepping, they work just as well while drafting. Get your creative juices flowing while getting your head a little out of your story!

3) How to Turn On Your Creativity Faucet (And Keep it Flowing)

Creativity is a habit. In this article, Leanne Sowul talks about how, through self-care, mindfulness and awareness of your own habits, you can cultivate a writing habit that sticks. If you need a moment to slow down and take stock before getting back in the game, check it out!

4) How to Rock Your Post-NaNoWriMo Revisions

At DIY MFA, we’re big on looking ahead and making plans. Writing is simpler and less scary if you know where you’re going. Check out this podcast, which goes through the entire revision process, from draft to done. It will help you see the road for #NaNoWriMo and beyond!

5) Writing Outside Your Comfort Zone

The act of writing takes bravery. So does stepping out of your normal genre, style or length. But it can be so energizing, refreshing and fun! Check out Wendy Lu’s article on how she writes outside her comfort zone, how it’s helped her writing and how it can help yours, too!

What other articles have encouraged you this week, month, or year? Let us know in the comments or using the hashtag #5OnFri!

 

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