I’ve done NaNoWriMo many times. I’ve won some years and lost some years, and I knew going into this year that I probably was going to participate knowing full well that I wasn’t going to win. The challenge is still fun, and the spirit of NaNoWriMo is still very exciting for me, so I decided my participation was going to be worth doing on it’s own. This week I am trying to keep up with my own self care so that I am able to sustain my creativity throughout the length of my latest project.

So let’s dive in and I’ll tell you what kinds of ideas I’ve had about refilling my own creative well. Your results may vary, but I hope this list may get you thinking about some things that might work for you.

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I’ve done NaNoWriMo many times. I’ve won some years and lost some years, and I knew going into this year that I probably was going to participate knowing full well that I wasn’t going to win. The challenge is still fun, and the spirit of NaNoWriMo is still very exciting for me, so I decided my participation was going to be worth doing on it’s own, so this year especially, I am reminded of the need to manage my own high expectations.

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NaNoWriMo isn’t for everyone.

Yeah, I said it.

And I want to reiterate that it’s totally okay not to participate in NaNoWriMo sometimes. Here are some definite clues to help you decide if this year’s participation is worth it or not to you. At no point am I saying you can’t, but I am saying judge for yourself.

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In this #NaNoWriMo article we talk about some ways you can stay productive during the entire month of NaNoWriMo.

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In this #PrepTober article we talk about some ways you can make scene cards for NaNoWriMo this year. 

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In this #PrepTober article we talk about three unconventional ways to prepare for NaNoWriMo this year. 
I am not going to have much time to prep for NaNoWriMo this year. In fact, I am not even sure I am going to be trying to reach 50,000 words as my NaNo goal. Still, I wanted to give you a few ideas that you may not hear on other blogs as to how to prep for NaNoWriMo.

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In this #PrepTober episode I want to talk about 3 simple steps to optimizing the time you have without guilt and without losing your mind.

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Knowing the way you like to create that works best for you is essential to winning NaNoWriMo. Even if you aren’t participating this year, being aware of yourself can tell you so much.

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For those of you just tuning in, November is the National Novel Writing Month, and if you were thinking about participating in NaNoWriMo this year, I have some pretty good tips on how to prepare yourself for success.

I have no small amount of knowledge of NaNoWriMo, because for about three years, I participated in every November NaNoWriMo and every Camp NaNoWriMo available. I even became a Municipal Liason. After 10+ sessions, I have won some and I have lost some, so I am very well-rounded in what works and what doesn't.

If you haven't done it before, the challenge is to start a brand new novel on November 1st, and make 50,000 words by the end of November. This is a huge benefit for authors who either cannot stop editing their every word, or have not figured out how to make their writing a daily habit. I have taken a break from doing NaNo in the last few years while I work on my backlog of partially completed manuscripts, but I still love the challenge and the sheer audacity of trying to write over 1600 words per day. If you haven't tried it, I highly recommend it.

Let me go over three tips that will help you be successful in doing NaNoWriMo this year.

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I recently pulled myself out of a writing slump. This week, I’m going to be talking about my writing projects, my mental health, and give you an update on what’s happening. This is going to be a long, chatty podcast, so if you’re not into that, no worries, feel free to skip this week’s episode.

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