NaNo Goodies
- Recommended Reading List for NaNoWriMo. I've chosen process-oriented books that worked for me, versus theory books. What you need for NaNo is a road map, not a travelogue.
- A mini-list of NaNoRewardsto help keep you going.
- A NaNo Quiz to identify some common hurdles you may be facing.
- About my own NaNo experiences and a few lessons learned.
Favorite Tools
I don't use Microsoft Word because after using it all day at work, when I'm writing something fun on my own time, I don't want to feel like I'm back in the office. In years past, I used the following tools:
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yWriter - USB-portable and specifically NaNo-friendly. |
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The Journal - USB-portable, highly, highly customizable and writer-friendly. I use it for character bios, research notes, and a project journal where I can explore ideas or rant out my writerly frustrations. | This year I'm trying something new due to an obscenely long daily commute. I'm using the aforementioned tools plus: |
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Dragon Naturally Speaking 9, Preferred Edition |
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Panasonic digital recorder |
Other Resources
- Seventh Sanctum - all kinds of prompts and generators for writers. Geared a bit towards fantasy, sci-fi, manga, and fan fiction, it's still worth a visit. Writer's Digest magazine named it one of the Top 101 Web Sites for Writers.
- World-Building Questions - Personally, I found this useful for writing any kind of story that's based in an alternate universe. It's very comprehensive, so if you've already begun, consider it a place where you might brainstorm some new ideas.
- Writers Write - A long list of resources by genre. If you're needed a little extra help, this could be useful.