Comments on: 5 Lessons Learned From Writing A Novel In A Month https://inkwellscholars.org/5-lessons-learned-from-writing-a-novel-in-a-month/ Resources & Inspiration for Young Creative Minds Wed, 05 Apr 2023 01:27:40 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: 4 Essential Books on Writing for Every Writer's Toolbox | Inkwell Scholars https://inkwellscholars.org/5-lessons-learned-from-writing-a-novel-in-a-month/#comment-1523 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 01:00:47 +0000 http://inkwellscholars.org/?p=1718#comment-1523 […] the world challenge themselves to write a 50,000-word rough draft in only thirty days. It’s the second year in a row that I’ve decided to take up the NaNoWriMo challenge. Though I successfully dashed off the […]

]]> By: Nicole Bianchi https://inkwellscholars.org/5-lessons-learned-from-writing-a-novel-in-a-month/#comment-857 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 14:44:56 +0000 http://inkwellscholars.org/?p=1718#comment-857 In reply to Joe Lee.

The editing process is always a long and arduous journey, but I like to think that it will be an entertaining novel after it’s survived the final edits. 🙂

]]> By: Joe Lee https://inkwellscholars.org/5-lessons-learned-from-writing-a-novel-in-a-month/#comment-854 Mon, 10 Mar 2014 13:13:00 +0000 http://inkwellscholars.org/?p=1718#comment-854 my somewhat rude question is, was your novel any good ?

]]> By: Nicole Bianchi https://inkwellscholars.org/5-lessons-learned-from-writing-a-novel-in-a-month/#comment-853 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 20:50:39 +0000 http://inkwellscholars.org/?p=1718#comment-853 In reply to John.

Yes, great point that even when one’s pressed for time just writing notes can help exercise the writing muscle.

]]> By: Nicole Bianchi https://inkwellscholars.org/5-lessons-learned-from-writing-a-novel-in-a-month/#comment-852 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 20:49:29 +0000 http://inkwellscholars.org/?p=1718#comment-852 In reply to francenestanley.

Thanks for your comment, Francene! Keeping a daily blog is an excellent accomplishment. It’s great to have that motivation to write everyday. I think the editing of my NaNoWriMo novel will be equally as intense as the writing of it was, but I’m looking forward to it.

]]> By: John https://inkwellscholars.org/5-lessons-learned-from-writing-a-novel-in-a-month/#comment-851 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 17:15:16 +0000 http://inkwellscholars.org/?p=1718#comment-851 Great post Nicole! I also find that writing everyday is a must. Even if it is simply taking notes. Excellent point Francene.

]]> By: francenestanley https://inkwellscholars.org/5-lessons-learned-from-writing-a-novel-in-a-month/#comment-850 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 11:03:45 +0000 http://inkwellscholars.org/?p=1718#comment-850 I agree with you about writing every day. I do this with my daily blog. I thank you for your recent comment. Writing is like any exercise–the urge becomes habit and then necessity. I joined NaNoWriMo a few years ago, but without a partner, I didn’t achieve anything I wouldn’t have done on my own. Best of luck with the forthcoming editing of your new book. I like that part the best.

]]> By: Nicole Bianchi https://inkwellscholars.org/5-lessons-learned-from-writing-a-novel-in-a-month/#comment-849 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 02:26:10 +0000 http://inkwellscholars.org/?p=1718#comment-849 In reply to Nancy Kay.

Congrats on your book, Nancy! That sounds so exciting. I am glad you enjoyed my post. 🙂

]]> By: Nicole Bianchi https://inkwellscholars.org/5-lessons-learned-from-writing-a-novel-in-a-month/#comment-848 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 02:24:16 +0000 http://inkwellscholars.org/?p=1718#comment-848 In reply to Misty Spears.

Thanks, Misty! There were definitely those days when it did seem quite intimidating. 🙂 And, yes, I can’t stress enough how invaluable it is to have a partner to keep one accountable.

]]> By: Nicole Bianchi https://inkwellscholars.org/5-lessons-learned-from-writing-a-novel-in-a-month/#comment-847 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 02:20:42 +0000 http://inkwellscholars.org/?p=1718#comment-847 In reply to Michelle DeBerge.

Thanks for commenting, Michelle! It’s often a hard tip for me to follow, but there really isn’t any other way to finish a big writing project when you are working under a deadline.

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