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Thinking about ‘doing NaNo’ this year? Using November to notch up 50K?

I am, and I invite you to join me …

I know from my years as ML for Devon and Cornwall, the secret of success is twofold:

  • Commitment
  • Accountability

Oh and yes, you do need to have an idea of a novel you want to write …and maybe some experience in writing stories generally …

So, ahead of 1 November, I recommend you commit yourself to this endeavour – do some preparatory work, maybe – and then, during November make sure you are accountable to someone other than yourself.

Buddying up with other authors is a good strategy and meeting them face-to-face is especially rewarding. Sadly, I’m restricted to online meetings these days.

My focus – through online meetings –  will be on encouraging you to start, keep going and to achieve your goal of 50,000 words during those 30 days of November. Your being there will ensure I, too, start, keep going and achieve my goal of 50,000 words.

  • 4 ONLINE GET TOGETHERS: meet each other, discuss strategies, ask questions and get answers
    • KICK OFF  6-8pm on Sunday 29 September
    • WE’RE OFF? 6-8pm on Sunday 3 November
    • MIDWAY 6-8pm on Sunday 17 November
    • TGIO (Thank Goodness it’s over!) 6-8pm on Sunday 1 December
  • AWESOME days when lots of words get written – the Zoom room will be open all day from 7am, and we’ll only pause on the hour to welcome those who’ve joined in, and to report on progress
    • Monday 18 November … Mid month it’s to get back on track and/or to get ahead.
    • Saturday 30 November  … the last day, and it’s a race to the finish.
  • DAILY WRITE-INS – Pomodoro style – meet, greet, state intention, write for 25 mins, report progress, write for 25 mins, leave!
    • I’m continuing my usual two sessions a day, Monday-Friday, but with additional time slots added starting 7 October and continuing until the end of November.
    • I’m adding sessions on Saturdays too, for November! But I’ll be at my writers’ retreat 14-17 November (you can join me if you wish!) so only the early morning sessions while I am away from home.
    • I also have to work around my regular Tues/Thurs gym sessions, Wednesday Writers, Nine Online and the SHAF Arts Trail … so the detailed programme will be updated every weekend on my RedPen Write-In page.

If you’d like to join me in my Zoom room, please register by completing this form. I’ll then send you the Zoom link and you can  turn up for whichever sessions work for you.

I look forward to ‘meeting’ you.