Six Pro Tips for Year-Round Noveling

NaNoWriMo might only happen in November, but that shouldn’t stop you from working on your novel throughout the year. Today, writer, editor, and Municipal Liaison for the Europe :: England :: Cornwall region Anne Rainbow shares her tips for writing and editing your novel with precision: 

1. Plan ahead.

I’m an ML for Cornwall, UK, and take part in NaNo every year. If you are a NaNo addict like me, it’s important that you plan how you will spend the months between one NaNo and the next.

My year is split into four phases. In November, I write a new NaNo novel. It’s an indulgence, allowing myself thirty days of writing to create something completely new. In December and January, I relax! I reacquaint myself with family and friends, and catch up on the day job. This creates distance between me and the passion I felt while writing during November, which is very important for the stages ahead.