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Nanowrimo Guide
5 min read

Revising your first draft

With your first draft done, it’s time to invite your inner editor back and have a closer look at the shape of your story. 
A group of writers participating in Nanowrimo in 2024, and writing in First Draft Pro.
Nanowrimo Guide
7 min read

The Ultimate Guide to NaNoWriMo 2024

Learn all about National Novel Writing Month, it's rules, helpful tips and guidelines on how to win in 2023.
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Nanowrimo Guide
5 min read

The afterparty

With the finish line in touching distance, let’s have a look at what’s on the agenda after Nanowrimo.
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Nanowrimo Guide
5 min read

Eight parts to a great first chapter in your NaNoWriMo novel

A concrete checklist of things you should achieve in your first chapter.
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Nanowrimo Guide
5 min read

How to refocus when you hit a slump

Here are a few tips to help you if you’re flagging or losing motivation.
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Nanowrimo Guide
5 min read

The day before Nanowrimo

Let’s get you in the right headspace to embark on the 50,000 word writing journey ahead.
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Nanowrimo Guide
5 min read

Establish your characters

These tips can help you get to grips with your main character and supporting cast.
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Nanowrimo Guide
5 min read

The internet's biggest annual challenge to finish your first draft

Helping you complete your first draft is kind of our thing.
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Nanowrimo Guide
5 min read

Create an outline for your NaNoWriMo novel

Build and release tension over the course of your narrative with an excellent outline.
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Nanowrimo Guide
5 min read

How much research should you do upfront?

We’ve put together four steps to help you do your research – and know what’s enough.
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Nanowrimo Guide
5 min read

Stay motivated and plan for Nanowrimo success 🌞

With the start of Nanowrimo on the horizon, here are our fave five tips for staying motivated.
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Nanowrimo Guide
5 min read

The best tools for each part of your Nanowrimo journey

Here’s our round-up of the best tools for each part of Nanowrimo – right from concept to completion.