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Caro KinkeadCaroKinkead@romancelandia.club
2023-10-31

We are here, the last day of Preptober. Today, deal with last minute concerns or needs. The party starts at Midnight.

#Preptober #Preptober2023 #WritingCommunity

A wooden table seen from above. On the table are some logs cut for firewood in the upper right corner, a grey crocheted scarf in the upper left corner, and a book wrapped in brown paper, tied with twin, and decorated with a small spring of leaves in the lower right corner. In the center are the words, "Start your engines."
Caro KinkeadCaroKinkead@romancelandia.club
2023-10-30

Look over your notes, review your backup plan, check in with your #NaNo buddies. Also, Halloween tomorrow. Do you have candy?

#Preptober #Preptober2023 #WritingCommunity

A wooden table seen from above. On the table are some logs cut for firewood in the upper right corner, a grey crocheted scarf in the upper left corner, and a book wrapped in brown paper, tied with twin, and decorated with a small spring of leaves in the lower right corner. In the center are the words, "Review everything one last time."
Caro KinkeadCaroKinkead@romancelandia.club
2023-10-29

We're almost there and anticipation is growing. Do yourself a favor and take a break today. Feed the well before the madness starts.

#Preptober #Preptober2023 #WritingCommunity

A wooden table seen from above. On the table are some logs cut for firewood in the upper right corner, a grey crocheted scarf in the upper left corner, and a book wrapped in brown paper, tied with twin, and decorated with a small spring of leaves in the lower right corner. In the center are the words, "Breathe."
Caro KinkeadCaroKinkead@romancelandia.club
2023-10-28

"I save to my hard drive. Everything will be fine." This is an invitation to the universe to prove you wrong. Consider multiple locations.

#Preptober #Preptober2023 #WritingCommunity

A wooden table seen from above. On the table are some logs cut for firewood in the upper right corner, a grey crocheted scarf in the upper left corner, and a book wrapped in brown paper, tied with twin, and decorated with a small spring of leaves in the lower right corner. In the center are the words, "Make a plan for backups."
Caro KinkeadCaroKinkead@romancelandia.club
2023-10-27

If a big family gathering or other event is looming on the horizon in November, consider how this will impact your writing.

#Preptober #Preptober2023 #WritingCommunity

A wooden table seen from above. On the table are some logs cut for firewood in the upper right corner, a grey crocheted scarf in the upper left corner, and a book wrapped in brown paper, tied with twin, and decorated with a small spring of leaves in the lower right corner. In the center are the words, "What about Thanksgiving?"
Caro KinkeadCaroKinkead@romancelandia.club
2023-10-26

We make notes at the beginning in a burst of enthusiasm. Time to take another look at what you've written. What needs to be changed or added?

#Preptober #Preptober2023 #WritingCommunity

A wooden table seen from above. On the table are some logs cut for firewood in the upper right corner, a grey crocheted scarf in the upper left corner, and a book wrapped in brown paper, tied with twin, and decorated with a small spring of leaves in the lower right corner. In the center are the words, "Poke at your synopsis."
Caro KinkeadCaroKinkead@romancelandia.club
2023-10-25

Do you have sticky notes? Paper and toner for your printer? Check your supplies so you don't find yourself short. We start a week from today.

#Preptober #Preptober2023 #WritingCommunity

A wooden table seen from above. On the table are some logs cut for firewood in the upper right corner, a grey crocheted scarf in the upper left corner, and a book wrapped in brown paper, tied with twin, and decorated with a small spring of leaves in the lower right corner. In the center are the words, "Office supplies!"
Caro KinkeadCaroKinkead@romancelandia.club
2023-10-24

Sometimes you need to hold the info to avoid the naysayers. But if someone needs to know you'll be tied up, tell them now.

#Preptober #Preptober2023 #WritingCommunity

A wooden table seen from above. On the table are some logs cut for firewood in the upper right corner, a grey crocheted scarf in the upper left corner, and a book wrapped in brown paper, tied with twin, and decorated with a small spring of leaves in the lower right corner. In the center are the words, "Tell those who need to know what you're doing in November."
DKannapan_Artdkannapan@mastodon.art
2023-10-24

Concept art for my WIP fantasy novel: deeptikannapan.com/category/fi

#CreativeToots #FantasyArt #art #ArtistsOnMastodon #MastoArt #fantasy #writing #preptober2023 #preptober

A digitally illustrated fantasy scene with a cliff dwelling, several residents gathering inside and in the surroundings, and two women in the foreground crafting pottery
Caro KinkeadCaroKinkead@romancelandia.club
2023-10-23

Clear everything off, scrub the surface down, & put back only what you need. What occupies space on your desk? What is noise and junk?

#Preptober #Preptober2023 #WritingCommunity

A wooden table seen from above. On the table are some logs cut for firewood in the upper right corner, a grey crocheted scarf in the upper left corner, and a book wrapped in brown paper, tied with twin, and decorated with a small spring of leaves in the lower right corner. In the center are the words, "Clean your writing space. No, really."
Caro KinkeadCaroKinkead@romancelandia.club
2023-10-22

Time to pause and look at your notes for the month ahead. How has your vision changed from that first idea?

#Preptober #Preptober2023 #WritingCommunity

A wooden table seen from above. On the table are some logs cut for firewood in the upper right corner, a grey crocheted scarf in the upper left corner, and a book wrapped in brown paper, tied with twin, and decorated with a small spring of leaves in the lower right corner. In the center are the words, "Look over your existing notes. Any changes? Additions?
Caro KinkeadCaroKinkead@romancelandia.club
2023-10-21

"Get up a half hour early" much advice says, but that may not work for you. Look at your schedule. Where can you crave out time to write?

#Preptober #Preptober2023 #WritingCommunity

A wooden table seen from above. On the table are some logs cut for firewood in the upper right corner, a grey crocheted scarf in the upper left corner, and a book wrapped in brown paper, tied with twin, and decorated with a small spring of leaves in the lower right corner. In the center are the words, "Identify a writing schedule which will work for you." (Emphasis on the word “you.”)
Caro KinkeadCaroKinkead@romancelandia.club
2023-10-20

You don't need to nail things down, but consider how long the action in your story takes. A month? A year? Several years? Twenty-four hours?

#Preptober #Preptober2023 #WritingCommunity

A wooden table seen from above. On the table are some logs cut for firewood in the upper right corner, a grey crocheted scarf in the upper left corner, and a book wrapped in brown paper, tied with twin, and decorated with a small spring of leaves in the lower right corner. In the center are the words, "What is your story timeline? How long does the action take?"
Caro KinkeadCaroKinkead@romancelandia.club
2023-10-19

Even if you're a complete pantser, you probably have ideas for scenes. Make notes when inspiration strikes. Saves on frustration in the middle of November.

#Preptober #Preptober2023 #WritingCommunity

A wooden table seen from above. On the table are some logs cut for firewood in the upper right corner, a grey crocheted scarf in the upper left corner, and a book wrapped in brown paper, tied with twin, and decorated with a small spring of leaves in the lower right corner. In the center are the words, "What are your "big" scenes, the ones you know you need?"
Caro KinkeadCaroKinkead@romancelandia.club
2023-10-18

Subplots are great, but they shouldn't be afterthoughts. Think about how they intersect as a whole. Do they help drive the story forward?

#Preptober #Preptober2023 #WritingCommunity

A wooden table seen from above. On the table are some logs cut for firewood in the upper right corner, a grey crocheted scarf in the upper left corner, and a book wrapped in brown paper, tied with twin, and decorated with a small spring of leaves in the lower right corner. In the center are the words, "Make notes about subplots & how they intersect."
Caro KinkeadCaroKinkead@romancelandia.club
2023-10-17

There's planning for mealtime, but also plan for your writing sessions. Consider some healthy snacks & plenty of water to wash things down.

#Preptober #Preptober2023 #WritingCommunity

A wooden table seen from above. On the table are some logs cut for firewood in the upper right corner, a grey crocheted scarf in the upper left corner, and a book wrapped in brown paper, tied with twin, and decorated with a small spring of leaves in the lower right corner. In the center are the words, "Think about snacks / hydration for November."
Caro KinkeadCaroKinkead@romancelandia.club
2023-10-16

Are they so focused on their perceived goal they miss things they should be paying attention to? What's their emotional wound? Do they have inept minions?

#Preptober #Preptober2023 #WritingCommunity

A wooden table seen from above. On the table are some logs cut for firewood in the upper right corner, a grey crocheted scarf in the upper left corner, and a book wrapped in brown paper, tied with twin, and decorated with a small spring of leaves in the lower right corner. In the center are the words, "What holds your antagonist back? Why?"
Liath LaVerne HawkeHawkeLiath@mastodon.art
2023-10-16

Doing some preptober plotting for the newish story. I've decided to write this one For NaNoWriMo this year and working title is Muse. Not spilling the final title yet! It will be a cosmic horror or horror story. I've noticed a pattern in my planning of my more recent stories where I hit the Inciting incident straight off and then exposition followed by a 2nd inciting incident. Maybe I'm developing my story structure slowly? #preptober2023 #AmPlotting #AmWriting

Caro KinkeadCaroKinkead@romancelandia.club
2023-10-15

There has to be a reason your protagonist can't simply get what they want. Is something external standing in their way? Something within? Both?

#Preptober #Preptober2023 #WritingCommunity

A wooden table seen from above. On the table are some logs cut for firewood in the upper right corner, a grey crocheted scarf in the upper left corner, and a book wrapped in brown paper, tied with twin, and decorated with a small spring of leaves in the lower right corner. In the center are the words, "What holds your protagonist back? Why?"p
Liath LaVerne HawkeHawkeLiath@mastodon.art
2023-10-14

I know I've announced my project for #NaNoWriMo but I've got this new one started. I think would be better for NaNo. There's no rule that says I can't change my mind on what to write during #preptober2023 right lol? I may try to draw a cover for it too so that I can announce this one properly. I'm still going by my same rules since I've written an opening paragraph and planning to write more of it during the planning process. I just want to write 50k more words than what I have on Nov 1st.

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