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Writing Tips and Resources

NATIONAL NOVEL WRITING MONTH
NaNoWriMo Presentation - YouTube recording
NaNoWriMo - presentation slides

NaNoPlanno Presentation - YouTube recording
NaNoPlanno - presentation slides
Tools to Help You Prep for NaNoWriMo - blog
Tips to Help You Complete NaNoWriMo - blog
GMC: Goal, Motivation &  Conflict - blog
Writing Resources - pdf


TOOLS FOR STORY PLANNING & PLOTTING
Plotless in Seattle - presentation slides
The Hero's Journey - blog post
The Plotting Grid - blog post


THE SWEET 16 FIRST LINES OF YOUR MANUSCRIPT
Standard Manuscript Format Guidelines - pdf
Sweet 16  - blog post

WRITING GOALS & ACCOUNTABILITY
How to Set S.M.A.R.T. Goals  - blog post
Goals Worksheet - pdf
Staying On Track With Your Goals - blog post
Wendy Burt-Thomas' Accountability Worksheet - pdf
HOW TO PITCH YOUR MANUSCRIPT
Talking Points worksheet - pdf
Loglines - blog post
Logline worksheet - pdf
Keywords worksheet - pdf


EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
TO WRITE A NOVEL

Writing Resources - pdf
presentation slides

TOOLS FOR WRITERS BLOG
Chris was previously a regular contributor
to the Kobo Writing Life blog
with her column "Tools for Writers."
To see her posts, click
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    • All Books
    • In Real Time series
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    • Upcoming Events
    • Request Speaking Info
    • Photo Gallery
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