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November writing challenge
November writing challenge







november writing challenge

For instance, at the midpoint, tired muscles set in and it’s easy to begin thinking “I can’t make it to the finish line.” But the runner is prepared for this eventuality.

november writing challenge

This athlete must have a strategy for every point in the race. Mindset-Those who finish a book-in-a-month event have a mindset that supports success.You can't think, create, or write with a dehydrated or unoxygenated brain or a body depleted of necessary nutrients. You can even eat “brain food,” but also take supplements. Don’t forget to replace junk food with healthy snacks-and have them handy. You might even plan out meals for November-or cook and freeze them. Plan a healthy diet that increases your energy rather than depletes it. Like an athlete, you must take your diet into consideration-starting now-to have the energy for your writing marathon. Eat well-What you feed your body makes a huge difference in your ability to write successfully.(Your brain needs oxygen to work correctly, and most of us don't breathe deeply enough.) Exercise also reduces stress and increases hormones that keep you feeling physically strong and mentally and emotionally positive. This provides the mental clarity you need to write. Instead, exercise daily to energize your body. Exercise daily-When trying to meet a deadline, most writers drop exercise to make time for writing.If you sleep less than seven hours per night you are not operating at your maximum level in fact, you might be impaired.

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Get enough sleep so your mind and body can work at their full potential. Sleep enough-Don’t skimp on sleep during your 30-day writing challenge.If you don’t do so before and during the WNFIN Challenge, you will limp, rather than run across the finish line-if you make it that far. You have to develop physical strength, endurance and mental clarity. Therefore, you must prepare for it similarly.

november writing challenge

Participating in a 30-day writing event is like running a marathon.

  • Scope-How many words will I have written when I complete the project? How many words do I need to write per day or week to complete the project?.
  • Story-What is the trajectory of the story? What are the turning points? How does the character change from the first to the last chapter?.
  • Structure-How will you structure your book? What will be included in the table of contents? What is the logical sequence of chapters or subtopics? How will you break your story into chapters?.
  • Angle-How will you angle the piece to ensure you target your readers and provide the benefit they desire while also making the piece different from what has already been published on this topic?.
  • Benefits-What benefit will readers gain from your book?.
  • Market-For whom are you writing? Who is your ideal reader?.
  • Subject-What do you plan to write about?.
  • Get clear about your goals and project parameters.īefore you enter a 30-day writing project, increase your clarity about your project: The following checklist will help you prepare for November and your month-long writing challenge.









    November writing challenge