Comments on: How to Write a Novel in a Month http://samanthatonge.co.uk/news-and-blog/how-to-write-a-novel-in-a-month/ Author ~ Unforgettable Fiction Fri, 30 Oct 2020 11:34:34 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 By: Sam Tonge http://samanthatonge.co.uk/news-and-blog/how-to-write-a-novel-in-a-month/#comment-124145 Fri, 30 Oct 2020 11:34:34 +0000 http://samanthatonge.co.uk/?p=1583#comment-124145 In reply to Sarah.

Ooh, good luck, Sarah! Even if you don’t hit your original goal, I’m sure you’ll ending up getting a good amount down on the page – and at this challenging time, I see anything as an achievement. I hope you enjoy the process! šŸ™‚

]]> By: Sarah http://samanthatonge.co.uk/news-and-blog/how-to-write-a-novel-in-a-month/#comment-124126 Fri, 30 Oct 2020 10:34:18 +0000 http://samanthatonge.co.uk/?p=1583#comment-124126 This year is my first nanowrimo so Iā€™m excited and nervous about not hitting the mark but loved this article. Very encouraging and yes, I agree. Coffee and chocolate a must!

]]> By: Sam Tonge http://samanthatonge.co.uk/news-and-blog/how-to-write-a-novel-in-a-month/#comment-123602 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 14:41:56 +0000 http://samanthatonge.co.uk/?p=1583#comment-123602 In reply to Lee.

Thanks for reading, Lee.
Yes, I find everything evolves during the first draft, especially during the first 7 or so chapters, and by then I usually find I *know* my characters and where I am going. We all work very differently, but my heart just isn’t in planning everything down to the finest detail before I start!
Good luck!
Sam

]]> By: Lee http://samanthatonge.co.uk/news-and-blog/how-to-write-a-novel-in-a-month/#comment-123568 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 12:22:48 +0000 http://samanthatonge.co.uk/?p=1583#comment-123568 I am relieved you don’t know everything about your protagonist. Yet to be published so still pulling things together, I’ve realised my main character evolved during the writing.
Thank you for your tips.
Really helpful
Lee

]]> By: Sam Tonge http://samanthatonge.co.uk/news-and-blog/how-to-write-a-novel-in-a-month/#comment-56272 Mon, 28 Oct 2019 13:14:55 +0000 http://samanthatonge.co.uk/?p=1583#comment-56272 In reply to Mary Bradford.

Thanks very much, Mary – yes, I needed a big lie-down afterwards as I’m sure you did!

]]> By: Mary Bradford http://samanthatonge.co.uk/news-and-blog/how-to-write-a-novel-in-a-month/#comment-56262 Mon, 28 Oct 2019 11:40:13 +0000 http://samanthatonge.co.uk/?p=1583#comment-56262 A brilliant post. I did NaNoWriMo once and I enjoyed it but like you say, it’s intense.

]]> By: Sam Tonge http://samanthatonge.co.uk/news-and-blog/how-to-write-a-novel-in-a-month/#comment-36853 Fri, 21 Sep 2018 11:35:58 +0000 http://samanthatonge.co.uk/?p=1583#comment-36853 In reply to Sherry.

Thanks for reading, Sherry, and good luck with your writing šŸ™‚

]]> By: Sherry http://samanthatonge.co.uk/news-and-blog/how-to-write-a-novel-in-a-month/#comment-36846 Fri, 21 Sep 2018 11:04:40 +0000 http://samanthatonge.co.uk/?p=1583#comment-36846 Thank you for sharing this very inspiring post.

]]> By: Sam Tonge http://samanthatonge.co.uk/news-and-blog/how-to-write-a-novel-in-a-month/#comment-36708 Wed, 19 Sep 2018 08:34:58 +0000 http://samanthatonge.co.uk/?p=1583#comment-36708 In reply to Liz Taylorson.

Lol, we will have to disagree on that point, Liz!
Best of luck with it – and get the takeout leaflets ready šŸ™‚

]]> By: Liz Taylorson http://samanthatonge.co.uk/news-and-blog/how-to-write-a-novel-in-a-month/#comment-36706 Wed, 19 Sep 2018 08:32:04 +0000 http://samanthatonge.co.uk/?p=1583#comment-36706 I’m gearing up for NaNo Wri Mo so this was really useful. Though I have to disagree on one point … It’s TEA that keeps me going. And if it’s Earl Grey, so much better!

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