fictionwritingtips:

fictionwritingtips:

fictionwritingtips:

We’re just a few hours away from NaNoWriMo, so I wanted to
share some encouragement before you get started.

First of all, stay
calm. It’s the first day, so try to be enthusiastic about it! This should
be fun!

Here’s what to expect/how to approach your first day of
NaNoWriMo:

Don’t Put Too Much
Pressure on Yourself

You might want to hit all your word counts right away, but
give yourself time to figure it all out. Getting the first chapter down is
difficult and it might take time to find your groove. I usually struggle with
the first words, so don’t be too hard on yourself.

Write What You Can

November 1^st is a Tuesday, so a lot of us have
stuff to do. We might be busy with class or work, so it’s important to figure
out what time works for you. If you can’t write a lot November 1^st,
that’s fine. If you’re loaded up with homework, that’s fine too. NaNoWriMo is
all about time management, so if most of your writing time will get done on the
weekends don’t stress about days with low word counts.

Adjust Your Target
Goals

The 1^st week will help you figure out if your
goals are unrealistic. If you tried your best, but didn’t even hit half of your
target word count, readjust your goals! Figure out something that makes more
sense for your schedule/your writing pace. If you work better at night, try to
make room before bed. This is the best time to figure out your most productive
writing style!

Reward Yourself

Take care of yourself and treat yourself well during
NaNoWriMo! Reward yourself. Get a good meal, watch one of your favorite movies,
etc. Treating yourself well will only improve your writing and make this month
fun! Punishing yourself or cutting yourself off from the outside world until
you hit impossible goals will only make your miserable.

-Kris Noel

Approaching the first day of Camp NaNoWriMo. Join me! 

http://campnanowrimo.org/campers/enderwiggin

Bringing this back up for the first day!! All of these things still apply!