For non-writers, Nanowrimo is national novel writing month, which takes place every November. There are usually writer events galore for people pumping out a manuscript in 30 days. I’ve successfully done Nano many times. It’s a good exercise.
For my readers, I’m writing a to be released in 2017 novel I’m hesitantly calling ‘Secret Deal’ which if you can tell from my faux title, it’s about the Morgan family. This time it’s one of the half-brothers. (From what you’ve read about Mitch Morgan, did you think the guy was faithful to his wife?) I’ve already rough draft done, Rafe and Elizabeth’s book which is slated for March 2017, (Slated means approximately.) The book I’m writing now is slated for June 2017. I have also noticed a pattern through out the years for me, My peek writing periods are usually summer and winter. In fall and spring are my down times. Does this mean the seasons affect my creativity? Strange. I live in Florida so that shouldn’t be.
Now for my writer friends who was the point of the article. I’m creating a course on marketing in 2017 but before you can market, you need a manuscript. If you are a writer and would be interested in my marketing course… step one: have a manuscript that’s fully edited. Use professionals. So before you can have an edited manuscript, you’ll need a novel. You can download now completely free my character guide below. This will also put you on my special writer list. So when the course is prepared on marketing, I’ll let you know. So get the guide now.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NaNoWriMo and when does it take place?
NaNoWriMo, short for National Novel Writing Month, takes place every November. Writers challenge themselves to produce a complete novel manuscript in 30 days. The event typically includes writer gatherings and community events to support participants through the process. It is widely considered a valuable exercise for building writing discipline and momentum.
How do you prepare a manuscript before marketing your novel?
Before marketing a novel, you need a fully edited manuscript. The recommended process starts with writing a complete draft, then hiring professional editors to refine it. Using tools like a character guide during drafting can help structure your story. Only after professional editing is complete should a writer move on to learning and applying book marketing strategies.
Should writers use a character guide or just start drafting their novel?
Using a character guide before drafting is recommended because it helps writers develop structured, believable characters before writing begins. A character guide can serve as a foundational planning tool, especially useful during intensive writing periods like NaNoWriMo. Starting with a guide rather than drafting cold can improve consistency and depth throughout the manuscript.
