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The 30 Day Novel: NaNoWriMo Series, Day 25

Welcome to Day 25 of NaNoWriMo!

Today we’re talking about how your protagonist and his/her allies are preparing for the climax and what kind of climax you’re promising the reader with what you show or don’t show.

Thanks for stopping by–come back tomorrow for Day 26 plotting tips!

The 30 Day Novel: NaNoWriMo Series, Day 24

Welcome to NaNoWriMo, Day 24!

Today we’re talking about how your protagonist rallies after the dark moments and is launched into a final do-or-do confrontation with the antagonist.

Thanks for stopping by, and I look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

The 30 Day Novel: NaNoWriMo Series, Day 23

Welcome to NaNoWriMo, Day 23!

Today we’re talking about how the dark moment is a defining point in your character’s growth arc and how it foreshadows the climax, as well as the protagonist’s choice between who s/he started out as and who s/he could become by the end of the story.

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope to see you tomorrow!

The 30 Day Novel: NaNoWriMo Series, Day 22

Welcome to Day 22 of NaNoWriMo!

Today we’re talking about how the second plot point creates the dark moment and foreshadows your story’s climax.

Thanks for stopping by! I look forward to seeing you tomorrow.

The 30 Day Novel, NaNoWriMo Series: Day 21

Welcome to Day 21 of NaNoWriMo!

Today we’re talking about how to move your characters into the second plot point, and how the second plot point is a launching pad for Act 3, the dark moment, and the climax of your story.

Thanks for stopping by–I look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

The 30 Day Novel: NaNoWriMo Series, Day 13

Welcome to NaNoWriMo Day 13!

Today we’re talking about character growth and finding new sources of conflict after the first pinch point–so you can avoid the dreaded “sagging middle!”

Thanks for stopping in. Come back tomorrow for Day 14 tips!

The 30 Day Novel: NaNoWriMo Series, Day 12

Welcome to Day 12 of NaNoWriMo!

Today we’re going to dig into the aftermath of the first pinch point and how your character’s growth arc influences your story.

Thanks for stopping by–come back tomorrow for some Day 13 tips!

The 30 Day Novel: NaNoWriMo Series, Day 11

Welcome to Day 11 of NaNoWriMo!

Today we’re talking about how the first pinch point is also the second major event in the protagonist’s growth arc, and how that shapes what you’ll write next.

Looking forward to seeing you again tomorrow!

The 30 Day Novel: NaNoWriMo Series, Day 10

Welcome to NaNoWriMo, Day 10!

Today we’re going to talk about moving your characters into the first pinch point and what that means for your protagonist.

I hope this was helpful–come back tomorrow for more tips!

The 30 Day Novel: NaNoWriMo Series, Day 9

Welcome to Day 9 of NaNoWriMo!

Today we’re going to talk about character motivation coming out of the first plot point, among other things.

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope to see you again tomorrow.