{"id":186409,"date":"2020-11-15T11:40:36","date_gmt":"2020-11-15T11:40:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusme.com\/?p=186409"},"modified":"2025-02-07T11:21:34","modified_gmt":"2025-02-07T11:21:34","slug":"how-to-stay-on-track-during-nanowrimo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusme.com\/blog\/how-to-stay-on-track-during-nanowrimo\/","title":{"rendered":"How to stay on track during NaNoWriMo"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Wondering how on earth you\u2019re going to hit 50,000 words by the end of November? Read on for our top writing hacks<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Forget Bonfire Night, or even the fact we\u2019re just weeks away from the official start of the festive season: for many people, November is becoming the most important month of the year for an entirely different reason. National Novel Writing Month (or NaNoWriMo<\/a>) sees writers pit themselves against the calendar, as they attempt to put an astounding 50,000 words onto paper in just 30 days.<\/p>

If you\u2019re attempting to \u2018win\u2019 NaNo this month by hitting this (often elusive) target, you may already be wondering what you\u2019ve let yourself in for (*cue that fourth double-shot latte as you try to stay focused*).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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After all, the pressure of the blank page can be debilitating \u2013 so much so that you keep finding other tasks you just have to do, or scrolling mindlessly on social media \u2013 anything in order to avoid the dreaded white abyss.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Of course, if it\u2019s all going to schedule, then keep doing what you\u2019re doing. But if, like many, you fear you may be heading down the same path as Jack Nicholson in The Shining<\/i> (and let\u2019s be honest, no-one wants that), then read on, as we reveal our top tips to help you nail NaNo this year\u2026<\/span><\/p>

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1 Make a plan<\/b><\/h2>

In NaNo speak, you\u2019re either a Planner (someone who has done the prep work prior to 1st November) or a Pantser (someone who writes by the seat of their pants, relishing the freedom of the blank page). So when we say \u2018make a plan\u2019, we don\u2019t mean you have to have mapped out your storyline to within an inch of its life \u2013 after all, this might not be your bag. All we mean is it\u2019s a good idea to know what those 50,000 words breaks down into. Broadly speaking, it\u2019s going to mean jotting down 1,667 words a day. Know you\u2019re not going to be able to write on Saturdays? Then this is going to equate to more like 1,923 words on the days you can<\/em> write. Some days you might write a little less, some a little more. But knowing roughly how much you\u2019re going to have to get down daily is a good starting place. Missed a week entirely already? It might seem that all is lost but take a deep breath and don\u2019t panic \u2013 just do the maths, figure out your daily total as of right now, and hit the ground running once more. You can do it!<\/p>

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2 Find a routine that works for you<\/b><\/h2>

A routine is a great way to turn your passion for writing into a habit, so figure out the times of day your writing flows most freely and stick with it daily. Many people find writing in the morning to be the most effective \u2013 after all, it\u2019s the time of day where you\u2019ll likely be feeling most refreshed. Whenever you decide to write, try not to be too rigid with your plans, or you might unwittingly stress yourself out if you have to rearrange. Remember, we all have to deal with distractions and disruptions once in a while \u2013 your kid gets ill, you\u2019re asked to work an extra shift, you fancy a night off in favour of a glass of wine and a date with Netflix.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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As author and mental health advocate Matt Haig<\/a> famously tweeted, \u2018Get a routine baggy enough to live in.\u2019 This advice works for life \u2013 and it works for writing, too.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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3 Write little and often<\/b><\/h2>

Wouldn\u2019t it be lovely if we all had a solid block of time we could dedicate to creative writing each day? Sadly, real life often doesn\u2019t work that way. But rather than sighing into your laptop and declaring you just don\u2019t have the hours, this is where utilising marginal time comes into play \u2013 those small pockets of time that wrap around all your other commitments and chores. It could mean writing in the 15 minutes before your kids get up in the morning, or while they do their homework, or in-between work Zoom meetings. Before you know it, those 10- or 15-minute sessions will have added up to a decent chunk of writing and your 1,667 words will be committed to paper before you even realise!<\/p>

Even if you do get the chance to write in solid stretches, remember that taking regular breaks is highly beneficial. If you find yourself staring at a blank page in despair, don\u2019t stay there for too long \u2013 get up, boil the kettle, or head outside for a breath of fresh air or a short walk. The movement will do you good, and chances are your ideas will start to flow freely once more with a short change of scene.<\/p>

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4 Minimise distractions<\/strong><\/h2>

Be honest: who hasn\u2019t sat down to a writing session, popped online to research a few facts, decided to check in with their local NaNo group on Facebook and then found themselves, 45 minutes later, scrolling through their cousin\u2019s boyfriend\u2019s holiday photos wondering WHERE<\/em> all the time went?? Yes, social media is a vortex and it\u2019s easy to get sucked in. If this sounds like you (*guiltily raises hand*), it\u2019s time to minimise your online distractions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Turning off your alerts and notifications can really help. And if you don\u2019t feel you can crack this with willpower alone, a Productivity App, such as FocusMe<\/a>, can prove invaluable at keeping your attention where it\u2019s needed, and away from time-sucking websites and apps (we\u2019re looking at you, Instagram).<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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5 Dive in anywhere<\/b><\/h2>

Stuck on a particular chapter or scene? Not sure how to get your main character from one place to the next? Don\u2019t waste time fretting about it; simply dive in somewhere else \u2013 somewhere where you\u00a0do<\/em>\u00a0have a clearer idea of how your plot is going to unfold. Perhaps write your final scene, or the moment your story reaches its climax. Maybe you have the perfect conversation between two characters mapped out in your head, but you\u2019re not sure exactly where they are or what\u2019s led them together. Don\u2019t worry too much about the details \u2013 just get that dialogue down on paper. You never know, jumping around and writing your key scenes may just help the rest of your novel fall perfectly into place.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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6 Create a writing space<\/b><\/h2>

We know your best ideas will probably come to you when you\u2019re out and about, and that perhaps your favourite scenes will have started life scribbled onto the backs of receipts you\u2019ve found scrunched in your pocket. But despite that, there\u2019s something to be said about having a dedicated writing space to help creativity flow. It doesn\u2019t have to be anything fancy \u2013 you don\u2019t need a studio or an entire room set aside. But is there a corner of a room or a favourite armchair that you feel most at home in? Might this be the place where creativity flows most freely? Try to ensure it remains clutter free \u2013 banish that pile of dirty clothes to the laundry basket and put those used mugs in the dishwasher. And consider placing a houseplant nearby \u2013 a 2013 study conducted at the University of Exeter found that working in the proximity of plants helps to aid creativity, boost productivity and improve wellbeing by up to 47 per cent!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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7 Don\u2019t be a perfectionist<\/strong><\/h2>

Let\u2019s make this clear: NaNo is not the time for perfection. Yes, you might usually like to read and rewrite your work, editing and adjusting as you go. And obviously this is great\u2026 under normal circumstances.<\/p>

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8 Enjoy the process!<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>

Don\u2019t forget, even though the deadline of 30th November and the 50,000 word count might be making tiny red sirens flash inside your brain, the creative process is meant to be enjoyable. And with the way 2020 has gone, we could all do with a little creativity and fun in our lives right now. So by all means aim high, but don\u2019t forget that the enjoyment doesn\u2019t lie solely in hitting your target. Do your best to stay in the moment, savour the creative process and relish the fact you\u2019re bringing your imagination to life on the page in front of you.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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