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Are You Backing Up Those Precious NaNoWriMo Words?

Two years ago my National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) novel flowed from my fingers. My plot had marvelous twists and turns. My characters whispered sweet dialogue in my ear. The words flowed from my brain, through my fingers, onto my screen.
I use the AlphaSmart Dana to record my words during NaNoWriMo. However, most of the [...]

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Have You Sent Your Inner Editor Away Yet?

NaNoWriMo Tip — Editor on 12seconds.tv
To really be successful during National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), you need to ignore your inner editor. Send her off on a nice, restful vacation. You’ll need her to be well rested and ready to go to work after November.
Write on,
Lynn Jordan

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It’s October 31, Do You Know Where Your Muse Is?

NaNoWriMo Tip–Muse on 12seconds.tv
If you are going to participate in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), you need to make sure your muse is home and ready to work.
If you are going to start at the stroke of midnight or want until after a good night’s sleep, turn your muse lose …
Write on,
Lynn Jordan

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