Today’s writing prompt:
Describe something delicate. Make it important for your story.
Just a simple prompt today, but hope you enjoy!
NaNoWriMo Day 19 – 2021
Photo prompt
NaNoWriMo Day 17 – 2021
Not much of an update this morning–still chugging along while listening to my novel’s spotify playlist. I did however, finally get a job, so that’s exciting! Removing the stress of interviews has definitely helped me get more in the writing flow for week three.
But I understand that a lot of you might be struggling this week–anecdotally one the hardest of the four weeks when it comes to motivation. Remember that you got this!
Today’s writing prompt:
Food! Write a scene (or two, or four) where your characters eat something. Describe the food. Is it unique to your world, or an everyday snack? Is it tasty or gross? How does eating it make your character feel–is it the single best moment of their life or just a boring everyday occurrence?
And if you need food inspiration, feel free to check out my food Instagram, full of handmade food and baking!
Happy hump day.
NaNoWriMo Day 16 – 2021
It took until 11pm yesterday to convince myself to work on my novel, but luckily I still made an okay chunk of progress. However, I can happily say I’m enjoying my story a lot more than I was at the beginning! I just had to push through the bad vibes and switch off my inner editor–not easy by any means, but not impossible.
Today’s writing prompt:
Something for all you fantasy writers out there. And even if your novel doesn’t involve crumbling stone bridges, take a moment to consider the architecture of your world. What makes it unique? What makes it feel real? How old or new is everything–how has time interacted with the structures of your world?
I hope you’re having a great Tuesday!
NaNoWriMo Day 13 – 2021
Sorry for the late prompt today, but here it is! Just having a lazy day after a busy week.
For day 13, here is another photo prompt!
What struck me about this photo is it made me think about all the details of a person. Whether that’s clothing, body language, or nuances in their expressions and speech. Everyone is unique, including our characters. Thinking about defining features or differences in how our characters talk and act can make our stories feel more alive.
So today, try to think up some unique features or descriptions of your characters. Or just write a scene about a young girl with laughter in her eyes.
NaNoWriMo Day 12 – 2021
Week 2 is nearly over and the halfway point is within our grasp. Week three is often one of the most challenging of November–the fatigue and over caffeination start to take their toll and the idea well can dry up.
But don’t be discouraged by that. You have a story that is worth telling and you’re doing great no matter what your current word count is. Remember, we’re nearly halfway!
Continue readingNaNoWriMo Day 10 & 11 – 2021
Yesterday was very busy, so I decided to prioritise my own writing instead of doing a writing prompt. As per usual, here are two writing prompts to make up for it!
In other news, I’ve been making a Spotify playlist for my nano novel. Lots of fun, spooky classical music if you want to check it out.
Writing prompt day 10:
Your main character’s emotional wound: What is the lie they believe about themselves?
Continue readingNaNoWriMo Day 9 – 2021
Hello writers. I’m going to be honest with you–I’m not sure applying for jobs at the same time as writing a novel was the best idea, but here I am. Still unsure if the post-interview adrenaline helps or hinders my plot.
Today, I thought I would give a writing prompt based on the emotional journey of our stories:
Write a letter from your main character at the start of the story to their future self. Then write a letter from you MC at the end of the story, aimed at their past self.
Continue readingNaNoWriMo Day 8 – 2021
Welcome to week two!
The experience of week two can be wildly different for everyone. Maybe you’ve hit a good stride and are overflowing with ideas. Or maybe you are struggling to coax a story from your initial idea and find yourself boxed in.
My suggestion for the latter experience is to let yourself breathe a bit more. If you’re writing a serious period drama but really want to go on a tangent about gnomes, then do it. It may not fit the story, and it may not help the plot, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t let yourself write it.
Who knows, maybe it will give you the inspiration to write the crucial scene in your story. Or maybe it just needed some gnomes all along.
Remember, this is draft 0. Whatever happens can stay between you and the novel, because this isn’t about perfection. This is about ideas and words.
If you only have one–ideas or words–then just keep going with what you have and the other will come in time.
And if you don’t have either and don’t want to write anything, try a writing prompt.
Today’s writing prompt:
Cellar, drama, temperature, breeze, jaw
Use these 5 words to come up with a scene for your novel. Bonus points if you can use every word!
Hope you’re having a good Monday!
NaNoWriMo Day 7 – 2021
I hope you are all enjoying your Sunday, because we are one week down!
As much I just want to hide from Monday and my novel, I’m still here and excited to see what new ideas and challenges week 2 will bring.
Continue readingNaNoWriMo Day 6 – 2021
Today we are 1/5th of the way through.
It’s the first weekend of the month, and I’m really glad for the rest. I’m currently applying to jobs at the same time as doing NaNoWriMo, so the pressure is definitely on and my brain is very dead.
The 10,000 mark is always exciting though!
Today’s writing prompt:
Use the weather to advance the plot.
Did heavy rain drive your characters to find a discovery? Did the sun burn a mark into your MC’s character growth? Did the snow bury a plot hole? Or maybe there’s just a tornado they all have to run from now.
Have fun!
Sonora Hills 