October is racing to an end, which means there is only 1 week left before the start of this year’s NaNoWriMo. Michille had a good post the other day about preparing to write and the NaNo website is full all sorts of good information, like the NaNo Prep Webcast.
Part of my prep-work has included finishing up a host of non-writing projects so they aren’t hanging overhead when I’m trying to write. I’m also wrapping up a big multi-year project at the Day Job, which should free up some much needed brain-cells. I will definitely need those to hit my daily writing goals. All that is left, other than those pesky story details, is to decide when to write and to stock up on motivational “reward-for-hitting-today’s-goal” treats. I have found that cupcakes are excellent in that role.
As I’ve mentioned that last few weeks, my writing specific preparation has included drafting a rough outline for my new story, figuring out the setting(s), and getting to know my characters.
That’s all I need to craft a great story, right?
Oh wait, those characters probably need some goals and motivations so they actually have something to do.
<sigh>
Guess that means this is a good time to focus on: Conflict Continue reading