So. How is NaNoWriMo going?
Day 7. If you’ve written every day, then you’re probably past the honeymoon stage. Past those first three chapters where you’ve met your characters, hung out, decided you wanted to go on a journey together.
Which means now you’re in the slew. That flat, mucky, weedy expanse that can slow you down, trap you. You might even find yourself sinking.
And here’s what you’re hearing.
“You’re lost—where are you going with this story?”
“You could be doing other things…like reading a great book. Or watching football.”
“Who said you were a writer…have you read this stuff?”
“You’ll never finish this book anyway, so why are you investing all this time?”
STOP!! DON’T LISTEN. (and if you’re wondering where I got those statements, I just had to listen to my own voices!)
Here’s the truth—whenever we set out to do something brilliant, impactful and potentially life-changing, (even if it is just our own lives), THERE WILL BE OPPOSITION.
Doubts. Fears. Spiritual warfare.
Because the forces of darkness do not want LIGHT in this world. And that’s what your story is—Light. Truth. Redemption. Hope. (Every great story has these elements…the hero being redeemed and overcoming by the power of truth and hope!)
That’s what YOUR story is, too.
You are doing something powerful. Something that matters. Expect opposition, my friend.
So…what do you do?
First—keep your perspective.Your story matters, no matter what reach it has.
Then—Make mini-goals. Just do today’s work. (or, as we say in the Warren house…just do the next thing…you’ll eventually get there!) Hey, that is what NaNoWriMo is all about…
Finally—Join us this week for a Novel.Academy Story Spark Peptalk.
Are you struggling with your NanoWrimo story? Need a jumpstart? Sometimes we just need a fresh idea on how to start a chapter, add a twist, or deepen our characters. This week in our weekly Peptalk, we’re offering 7 Sparks to ignite your NanoWrimo.
Join us Thursday, November 10, 7pm CST.
If you want to attend, (and we do want you to!) we need to send you an invitation…so, please sign up HERE. Even if you can’t make it, we’ll send you a copy of the replay.
Your story matters. Go, write something brilliant!
Susie May