Category Archives: NaNoWriMo

5 Lessons I Learned From Winning NaNoWriMo

Posted on December 5, 2016 by Jenny Hansen

After eight years of trying, I finally won NaNoWriMo this year. It was glorious, affirming, life-changing. Here are five reasons why THIS time was a success. Continue reading →

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How to Survive “Turkey Block” and Other Thanksgiving-y Things

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Jenny Hansen

Oh my sweet potato pie! It’s Thanksgiving week here in the U.S. and I am in the usual flurry. I had the flu last week, which was not a pretty thing as it brought my world to a screeching halt … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo Success Tip # 3: Some Days You Need a Pep Talk

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Jenny Hansen

In the boggy barren tundra of NaNo’s Week 2, you will need a pep talk. You will need encouragement. You will need people to help lift you out of the despair of your giant plot holes. Trust me on this one. Here are three ways to get your NaNo mojo back. Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo Success Tip # 2: Focus On Your One-Inch Picture Frame

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Jenny Hansen

One of the most stellar bits of writing advice I’ve ever read was dispensed by Anne Lamott, the author of writing classic, Bird by Bird. Not only does Lamott give you “permission to write crap,” she also gives great brainstorming advice … Continue reading →

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Day 1 of NaNoWriMo: Are You Writing With Abandon?

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Jenny Hansen

Last weekend I attended the Writer’s Digest Novel Writing Conference in Los Angeles. It was stupendous (and about 20 other sublime adjectives), chock-full of great people and inspiration. There was a NaNoWriMo pep rally with Grant Faulker…and a bunch of aspiring … Continue reading →

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DON’T STOP — Your Story Is Calling You

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Jenny Hansen

NaNoWriMo is my birthday present to myself each year. Every year, I love it. And every year, I hate it…there’s simply too much to do in the tiny little month of November. I tend to arrive at December 1st a … Continue reading →

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Some Days You Just Want To Hang Out in Your PJs

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Jenny Hansen

Earlier this week, I posted about those days when you just want to swear.  I also have days when I just want to hang out in my pajamas…or when I just want to write..or learn. This Friday and Saturday, you can … Continue reading →

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Simple Problem Solving: “Keep the Cow Out of the Ditch”

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Jenny Hansen

Harvey Mackay is one of my favorite columnists because he always makes me think about multiple topics. For example, I might go to him for a business lesson and come away with a family or writing lesson. Case in point: … Continue reading →

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Tips for Surviving the Agony and Ecstasy of NaNoWriMo

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Jenny Hansen

NaNoWriMo is my birthday present to myself each year. Every year, I love it. And every year, I hate it…there’s simply too much to do in the tiny little month of November. Even without my birthday falling at the beginning … Continue reading →

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Techie Tuesday and Some Thoughts On NaNoWriMo

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Jenny Hansen

Techie Tuesday is happening at a different time and place this week: it’s today over at Writers In The Storm. We’re running Part 2 of our series on Writerly Uses for Microsoft Excel. I hope you’ll pop over there and leave … Continue reading →

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