Assorted thoughts.

Writing Derek J. McPhee Jr. Writing Derek J. McPhee Jr.

What is NaNoWriMo?

Want to learn more about NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month)? How many words do you need to write for NaNoWriMo? Tips and ideas? Look no further.

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How to write a novel

Writing a novel is a challenging task. Here we go over how to make that process a little bit easier with some careful planning.

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How to write a trilogy

Writing a trilogy has all the problems of writing a chapter and writing a novel, but with a number of added complications. Let’s go through some of the pitfalls to avoid.

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Plotting vs. pantsing

Plotting and pantsing are two very different ways of writing a novel, and both have strengths and weaknesses. Which of the two are you? How can you improve your writing process?

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