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NaNo Prep in 4 Simple Steps - Step 1

Updated: Oct 11, 2022

'Tis the season for writers around the world to get ready for 30 days of writing frenzy in the biggest fundraising event on the planet. Yes, my friends, it is time to prepare for...


NaNoWriMo 2022

I'm speaking to the NaNo Newbies here. You more than likely have an idea simmering. A vague story plot that's been on your mind for a bit now. How do you flesh it out in time to start writing on November 1st?


Step 1 - Bulk up your Inspiration

Use one or both of the following to bring your book idea to life. Come back to them as often as you need to during your writing process.


  • Build vision boards. Gather pictures that represent the mood, tone, characters, and settings/scenes that illustrate your book. You can design this in Canva, Pintrest, or go old school and print pictures off the internet, or go real old school and cut them out of magazines