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Virtual Event: Write a Novel in a Month with NaNoWriMo

presented by NaNOrlando

Join National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) veterans to discuss plot, character, world building, an overview of NaNoWriMo 2021 and tips for making it through. Registration required.

Saturday, Oct 23

(all times Eastern)

1:00 Transforming an Idea Into a Story with Alli Martin & KL!
How do you go from idea to story? Learn how to mine your idea to discover the character's motivation, obstacles, and secrets to create a story.

2:00 Conflict & Tension with Karen Osborne
One of the best ways to keep your story moving through the month of November is by creating conflict. Learn how to create conflict when your story is feeling weak or too easy for the characters, how to chase that conflict and keep it interesting for you to write it, and how to resolve the conflict you’ve created.

3:00 Worldbuilding with Jennie Jarvis
Developing your world is one of the keys to understanding your characters and the conflicts they’ll face. Find out what details are essential to consider before you start writing, and learn tips for not getting bogged down while playing god.

4:00 Structuring Your Novel with Michael Mammay
Understanding structure can give you a framework on which to build your novel. Learn how structure can help you keep the flow and pace of your novel while opening the door for your creativity. A better understanding of structure can help you set the stage for a productive 2021 NaNoWriMo. 
 

Sunday, Oct 24

(all times Eastern)

1:00 Outlining For A Strongly Plotted Novel with Premee Mohamed
Plotting doesn't have to be difficult or complicated! Learn how to build a basic, flexible, customizable roadmap for writing your NaNoWriMo novel and how to develop a plot outline into a strong story while keeping your creative spark.

2:00 Character Arcs with Arielle Haughee
Over the course of any novel, the characters are going to change and grow. Learn how to plan your character's growth alongside your plot to create an engaging and satisfying arc that will keep you writing throughout November.

3:00 Writing Around Writer's Block with Elle E. Ire & José Pablo Iriarte
One of the great struggles of writing on a deadline is dealing with writer's block. Learn tricks for working around and breaking through writer's block to achieve your goals and finish your novel.
 
4:00 Finishing Your First Draft with DJ Gray
Getting through a first draft is a challenge, no matter how experienced you are. Learn how to keep your motivation engaged, keep writing, and ignore self-criticism. These expert strategies will help keep you focused through NaNoWriMo and your whole first draft.

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