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NaNoWriMo 2009–Can You Write 50,000 Words in 30 Days?

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NaNoWriMo 2009 has kicked off. Some people are shooting ahead and some are lagging behind. Whatever your status, just keep going. NaNo is a great way to get some words out of your head and down on your favorite medium.
The NaNoWriMo forums are a great place to get ideas, inspiration, and [...]

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How Can You Improve Your Writing Skills?

You’ve probably had this problem at one time or another. When you sit down to write, your fingers don’t fly over the keys or your words would be better gracing the bottom of the bird cage instead of shining in your next novel.

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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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