Hello, everyone! November is approaching very quickly, and in the meantime, there are some things we need to do to prepare. Here are some things that should be done:
1. Write a short outline. (Conflict, climax, resolution. I think you all remember this from last year and previous years...right, Tigerr? ;) If you need a reminder, ask me in the comments.)
2. Fill out the NaNoWriMo workbook online, or order one. I strongly recommend filling this workbook out, since it helps you know your story better than you ever would have otherwise. It also helps you to get your outlining beyond the "Conflict, climax, resolution" phase, which is really just the bare bones. You can find the workbooks at this link: http://ywp.nanowrimo.org/workbooks
3. Write a pep talk for the NaNoWriMo pep talk contest. You heard me! You could be one of this year's NaNoWriMo pep talkers! For more info, head here: http://ywp.nanowrimo.org/node/1536710
4. Fill out the 46 question character questionnaire. These really help to flesh out your characters. Try to fill one out for your protagonist (main character/hero), your antagonist (your villain), and any important side characters. You can find them at this link: http://ywp.nanowrimo.org/files/ywp/nano_ywp_08_chars_ms_0.pdf
We can do this! ;) Fist pump!
Warm regards,
President Fantasy
1. Write a short outline. (Conflict, climax, resolution. I think you all remember this from last year and previous years...right, Tigerr? ;) If you need a reminder, ask me in the comments.)
2. Fill out the NaNoWriMo workbook online, or order one. I strongly recommend filling this workbook out, since it helps you know your story better than you ever would have otherwise. It also helps you to get your outlining beyond the "Conflict, climax, resolution" phase, which is really just the bare bones. You can find the workbooks at this link: http://ywp.nanowrimo.org/workbooks
3. Write a pep talk for the NaNoWriMo pep talk contest. You heard me! You could be one of this year's NaNoWriMo pep talkers! For more info, head here: http://ywp.nanowrimo.org/node/1536710
4. Fill out the 46 question character questionnaire. These really help to flesh out your characters. Try to fill one out for your protagonist (main character/hero), your antagonist (your villain), and any important side characters. You can find them at this link: http://ywp.nanowrimo.org/files/ywp/nano_ywp_08_chars_ms_0.pdf
We can do this! ;) Fist pump!
Warm regards,
President Fantasy
Whoo! These will defiantly help me. I really want to do the workbook, but I can't imagine printing out 105 pages, or paying $10.
ReplyDeleteOh well... I'll probably just end up printing it out.
Happy Brainstorming my fellow Club members!
-Poppy Red
I personally think ten bucks is worth it. It's not a lot of money for a really helpful resource. But printing it out works, too. :)
DeleteYou could also try to use it on the computer. I think they're supposed to be customizable now...whatever that means.
-President Fantasy
P.S. Happy brainstorming to you as well! (We should call September "Brainstorming Month," and October "Outlining Month."