Write Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a month

Believe it or not, writing can be a social activity! In this episode, best friends Kristina and Liz talk about all things writing community: how to convince friends to join in on the fun with you November, how to join a virtual or in-person writing group, or how to create your own! Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up , or better yet - leave a revie...

That's right... it's officially October, and this episode marks the start of SEASON 4 for the How To Win NaNo podcast! Best friends Liz and Kristina couldn't be happier to be back for another year of stories, struggles, and advice.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up , or better yet - leave a review !  Follow us on: Instagram: @ wri...

NaNoWriMo might be over for another season, but that doesn't mean you have to stop writing! In this week's episode, hosts Kristina and Liz discuss how to make writing a habit, how to not burn yourself out, and accountability in general. We also talk a bit about what's next for the podcast, so stay tuned for more! Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoy the show? Like this episode, g...

First of all, YOU DID IT. Another NaNoWriMo has come and gone and whether you wrote 50,000 words or not, you've now got another draft to add to the pile of "now what" novels. These tend to stack up if you've being writing for awhile, and that's okay! In this episode, hosts Kristina and Liz discuss some options for how to next the next step on your writing project. Send us...

There are a whole bunch of reasons why a person might write more than 50,000 words for NaNoWriMo: maybe you're just a naturally fast writer, maybe you're trying to finish the book, or maybe you just need a bigger challenge! In this week's episode, hosts Kristina and Liz get into the nitty-gritty of being NaNo over-achievers. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoy the show? Like thi...

Something you might find yourself asking is, "how important is theme when writing my story?" Should  theme come before you start writing, or is it something I can figure out along the way? Like most things with writing, there's no wrong way! In this episode, Kristina and Liz discuss different approaches to story theme and why it's sometimes something you might be already doing...

Have you outlined your book, but then once you start writing everything falls apart? How do you push through when feeling disorganized? What if the urge is strong to go back and edit? In this week's episode, hosts Kristina and Liz discuss a number of tips to help you through this frustrating experience. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up , or...

Book covers definitely aren't the MOST important thing to be thinking about during NaNoWriMo, but since the NaNo site gives you a nice spot to upload one, it's something that's likely on your mind!  In this week's episode, hosts Kristina and Liz share  some great tips on making your own! Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up , or...

Why this is going to be the best year of NaNoWriMo ever and how you're going to absolutely crush it. Or something like that.  In this week's episode, hosts Kristina and Liz do their very best to get you pumped. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up , or better yet - leave a review !  Follow us on: Instagram: @ writeyourdamnnovel Threads: @w...

Have you ever thought about using tarot cards to help inspire your novel? Or just want to find out what's in store for your writing future?  On this special Halloween episode, hosts Kristina and Liz do just that. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up , or better yet - leave a review !  Follow us on: Instagram: @ writeyourdamnnovel Threads: @writ...

It's almost November, and maybe you're worried that your tank is ALREADY empty! Whether that be creatively, physically, of just straight burnout, the idea of finding any sort of creative reserves to draw from might be daunting. In this week's episode, hosts Kristina and Liz discuss a number of options for how to fill that tank and get the words written. Send us Fan Mail Support the...

Are you writing a fantasy novel? Do you need to name way too many characters? Not sure where to start? In this week's episode, hosts Kristina and Liz give a few tips on how to tackle this very specific writing problem. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up , or better yet - leave a review !  Follow us on: Instagram: @ writeyourdamnnovel Threads:...

Picking which project to work on is the first challenging step in NaNoWrimo...especially for veteran wrimos! Do you always start a brand new project? Do you pick up something you've worked on before?  In this episode, hosts Kristina and Liz weigh the pros and cons of each idea. Thank you to @froznmangos for inspiring this topic. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoy the show? Like this epis...

Can you believe it's already NaNoWriMo season again ? In this economy?! Your hosts Kristina and Liz are back for SEASON 3 of How To Win NaNo, in which we get you ready to crush that daily word count and hopefully come out the other end with a novel you're proud to have written. It's so good to be back! Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumb...

Or you didn't, and that's okay too! As we wrap up a particularly strange year of NaNoWriMo, your hosts Kristina and Liz leave you with some final thoughts on what this year was like, and what to do next. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up , or better yet - leave a review !  Follow us on: Instagram: @ writeyourdamnnovel Threads: @writeyou...

What if you're behind? What if all of your friends are ahead of you? What if you *gasp* finish early? In this episode, we discuss all things related to the home-stretch.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up , or better yet - leave a review !  Follow us on: Instagram: @ writeyourdamnnovel Threads: @writeyourdamnnovel Join our Discord server to...

We're halfway! How are you feeling? Need a pick me up? Then you've come to the right place. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up , or better yet - leave a review !  Follow us on: Instagram: @ writeyourdamnnovel Threads: @writeyourdamnnovel Join our Discord server to hang out with a community of writers: https://discord.gg/u92vfhgAYm Become...

How to write your novel this November when you're just plain tired of being on your computer. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up , or better yet - leave a review !  Follow us on: Instagram: @ writeyourdamnnovel Threads: @writeyourdamnnovel Join our Discord server to hang out with a community of writers: https://discord.gg/u92vfhgAYm Become a...

Feelin' blue about the pandemic? Missing all your IRL NaNo buddies? Here are some tips for connecting with people even when you have to do it remotely! Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up , or better yet - leave a review !  Follow us on: Instagram: @ writeyourdamnnovel Threads: @writeyourdamnnovel Join our Discord server to hang out with a com...

It's November 1st! Feeling overwhelmed? US TOO! HAPPY NANO! Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up , or better yet - leave a review !  Follow us on: Instagram: @ writeyourdamnnovel Threads: @writeyourdamnnovel Join our Discord server to hang out with a community of writers: https://discord.gg/u92vfhgAYm Become a Patron and help keep the podcast a...

Thinking about doing short stories, a memoir, a rewrite, or some other kind of non-traditional idea for NaNoWriMo this year? In this episode, Liz and Kristina discuss strategies, and how this is a totally okay thing to do. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up , or better yet - leave a review !  Follow us on: Instagram: @ writeyourdamnnovel Threads:...

In this week's episode, we talk about ways to find inspiration, ways to reward yourself for hitting certain world milestones, and just plain pushing through when things get tough. It's going to be a wild NaNoWriMo, folks, but we've got your back. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up , or better yet - leave a review !  Follow us on: In...

Has 2020 already taken its toll on you? Need some advice on how to get yourself to write in a pandemic? We're here for you. <3 Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up , or better yet - leave a review !  Follow us on: Instagram: @ writeyourdamnnovel Threads: @writeyourdamnnovel Join our Discord server to hang out with a community of writers: htt...

2020 didn't turn out to be quite the year we expected it to be, but our second season of How To Win NaNo has finally arrived! Things might look different this year, but NaNoWriMo is still on its way. We're here to be your #1 source for surviving National Novel Writing Month in a pandemic. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up , or better ye...

Love the podcast and sad to see it over? YOU'RE IN LUCK. Here's a rundown of what to expect in 2020 for our little writing community. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up , or better yet - leave a review !  Follow us on: Instagram: @ writeyourdamnnovel Threads: @writeyourdamnnovel Join our Discord server to hang out with a community of wri...