NaNoWriMo Masterclass: an insider's guide to the writing challenge of the year

How to be an Author

In this episode of the "How to be an Author" podcast with Writing Coach Karena Akhavein, we dive into the world of a unique challenge for writers: NaNoWriMo, otherwise known as National Novel Writing Month, in which authors both novice and experienced challenge themselves to write a 50,000 word novel in a single month. But is it the right choice for all writers? Not necessarily! We'll talk about whether it's right for you, as well as how to tailor this writing challenge to your unique needs, whether you're a memoirist, a playwright or screenwiter, and poet, or a blogger, or even a multimedia artist, or an author editing an existing manuscript. After that, we talk tips and strategies to excel at NaNoWriMo and how some writing coaching clients are maximizing the takeaways from the NaNoWriMo experience. Plus, we'll share valuable insights on what to do after NaNoWriMo to turn your rough draft into a polished masterpiece. If you're considering NaNoWriMo or want to make the most of your participation, consider this episode your NaNoWriMo masterclass.