In some parts of the world, NaNoWriMo is already over. In others, thousands of writers scramble to reach the finish line—or simply to add as many words to their novels as possible. No matter where you are, one thing is true: tomorrow, NaNoWriMo will be over. And if you want to become a published author, a new challenge will begin: building a consistent writing habit and improving your craft. Today we'll show how to create a writing schedule that works for you all year. But first, let's tackle one of the most controversial questions in the writing world: Should you write every day? One of the most common pieces of writing advice is to write every single day. Some believe a single sentence is
We are halfway through NaNoWriMo, and you're fighting off the last of the second-week slump. Or, if your creative process is anything like mine, you're entering it late. Either way, the words are flowing slower than molasses and you're starting to wonder why you ever agreed to this thing. You've come down with a terrible case of the dreaded writer's block. What is writer's block? Writer's block is defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary as "a psychological inhibition preventing a writer from proceeding with a piece." It is the mental block stopping you from finishing that book. Some writers don't believe in writer's block. They think it's simply an excuse people use to get out of writing,
