Period 1
The second time doesn't make it any easier or fun.
Cliches are okay~Don't stress out about originally.
The "crappy first draft" doesn't always make sense.
Time management is critical.
Sometimes music is distracting. Try finding music that can inspire your novel. Try nature sounds like rain, ocean, whale song.
Going back over your novel midway through the month. Allows for flashbacks, scene expansion, character development.
Let the world outside your novel enter into your novel.
Write everyday.
Novel before…[fill in the break] napping,
Tell yourself you will just novel for 10 minutes. Once you are there, you will probably get into "the flow" and keep going.
Period 5
Have multiple writing sessions throughout the day.
Steal traits from other characters (movies, books, real life).
Reward yourself with _______ (large and small rewards).
Write first thing in the morning.
Write at night.
Snack as you write.
The story never unfolds as you initially planned.
Get descriptive, go into detail.
Period 6
Use current events/yahoo news to give inspiration.
Give yourself a soundtrack to capture the mood of your scene.
Get outside for new inspiration. Especially helpful for setting.
Watch a movie for inspiration.
Add new layers to a character. Use interesting details, don't restrict them.
Talk to yourself to get realistic dialogue.
Try to capture a gesture by acting it out.
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