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Write Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthFalling behind? Here's a pep talk for you!There are only 4 days left... and things might be looking pretty grim. But THERE IS STILL TIME. Our resident come-back queen, Liz Leo, recorded a special espiode today for everyone who needs a gently nudge in the right direction, or perhaps a swift kick in the pants. Take a moment to listen to her empassioned pep talk, and then get back to work!
2025-11-2708 min
Write Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthWhen the shine wears off and you still have 45,000 words to goOkay I'll admit, this episode was supposed to go out a week ago. So pretend every time we talk about the 5k slump, we're actually talking about the... 15k slump.Either way, being in a writing slump can be tricky, especially when you're starting to realize things aren't working quite as well as you envisioned it and there's so, so many words left to write and should you even call yourself a writer why did you sign UP for this again writing is the worst!? Phew. Breathe. We've all been there. Your hosts Liz and Kristina have...
2025-11-1323 min
Write Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthHow to stay focused and block out immediate distractions while writingNovember is here! Are you ready? Too bad, we all have to start writing anyway!In today's episode, your hosts Kristina and Liz discuss how to buckle down and get words written, despite the many distractions out there vying for your attention. HAPPY NANOWRIMO, ALL! Best of luck on your stories!Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: I...
2025-11-0118 min
Write Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a month100% Writer-approved novel outlining MAD LIBS!There are only 3 days until NaNoWriMo begins! If you're scrambling like we are, we've got a tool that might help: MAD LIBS!All joking aside - in today's episode, your hosts Kristina and Liz realize the silly outlining mad lib they created is shockingly useful, and might have just helped them stumble upon Liz's next great American novel concept.Try the madlib for yourself here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQZ40mEEgE9/?igsh=MXdkZmI1cmlkMnJvYg==Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this e...
2025-10-2921 min
Write Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthSlow burn romance: why we love itWhat exactly makes a romance "slow burn", and why is it having such a moment right now? What makes this trope so appealing? How can you raise the tension and add delicious slow burn romance to your own writing without it feeling like things are dragging?In today's episode, your hosts Liz and Kristina discuss the craft of writing slow burn romance, why we love it, and which well-know slow burn romances throughout history have most enthralled and inspired us.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? ...
2025-10-2324 min
Write Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthWhat is NaNo 2.0???Liz is off cruising the Mediterranean, so this week you get ~ solo Kristina ~ talking about a new website making the rounds that we may have had a hand in...NaNo2.org is a community-focused hub for all things NaNoWriMo, created entirely by community volunteers and former staff who left the org way before it started going downhill. The goal is to provide resources and encouragement for current participants, information for new participants, and to highlight all the great NaNo alternatives that have been popping up in the wake of the former program's destruction. Check it out, or...
2025-10-0908 min
Write Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthWriting Confessions (Featuring listener participation by YOU!)What's your deepest, darkest writing secret? 👀This week, your hosts Kristina and Liz tell all, including anonymous submissions from our listeners. Thank you to everyone who shared a writing confession with us... your secret is safe with the Write Your Damn Novel community!Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: Instagram: @writeyourdamnnovelThreads: @writeyourdamnnovelJoin our Discord server to...
2025-10-0120 min
Write Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthThe 10k Day: Can you do it? Should you?To some, the idea of writing 10,000 words in a day is a wild fantasy they may only dream of; to others, it's a standard part of NaNoWriMo. What does it really take to write this many words in such a short period of time? Why is it easier for some folks than others?In today's episode, your hosts Kristina and Liz talk about how to prepare for a 10k day, the mental cost of acheiving one, and whether it's even worth it.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the...
2025-09-2420 min
Teatime with Miss LizMiss Liz’s Serves “Breaking Rules, Building Worlds: Leo X. Robertson’s Creative Odyssey”“Barhopping for Astronauts: Cosmic Horror, Creativity, and the Art of Pushing Boundaries” September 16th, 3 PM EST guest — Leo X. Robertson:Join Miss Liz for a dynamic and thought-provoking Teatime conversation with Leo X. Robertson on September 16th at 3 PM EST.Leo is a writer, filmmaker, and process engineer based in Stavanger, Norway. His work is as versatile as it is bold—his stories have appeared in Pulp Literature and beyond, while his films have made waves at international festivals like Dead Northern and Horrific Hope, even taking home awards like Best LGBTQ Film and Best International Feature Film. With a unique...
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Write Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthCatching up with Write Your Damn Novel!Hey everyone! Your hosts Kristina and Liz are back for SEASON 7 of Write Your Damn Novel, and we're so excited to jump in with ya'll for 2025. In this first episode, let's talk about the elephant in the room: the fact that NaNoWriMo as a non-profit organization is, uh... gone. What does that mean for this year? How do we feel about this? And most importantly: what's coming up this season for the podcast?Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a ...
2025-09-1012 min
A Founder's LifeHow to Turn Industry Expertise into a Thriving Business - Liz Andarcia - S3 - E7In this episode of A Founder’s Life, host Leo Gestetner sits down with Liz Andarcia, co-founder of Rise Collective Consultants and former Williams-Sonoma executive, to explore what it takes to pivot from a long corporate career into entrepreneurship—and design a life you truly want.After 20 years leading sourcing and product development across iconic brands, Liz traded the 9–5 for a consultancy that helps brands take products from concept to shelf. Her journey is a testament to following your instincts, building a business around your values, and tapping into the power of your network.💡 What You’ll Le...
2025-08-1516 min
The Current MoodEp. 15 Liz's Birthday CelebrationIts Leo season!This is a very special episode because we're celebrating Liz's birthday!To mark the occasion, Cat is putting the birthday girl in the hot seat with a mix of fun, deep, and downright random questions. Think of it as the ultimate birthday Q&A — with stories, laughs, surprises, and a little self-reflection. Follow The Current Mood Podcast on Instagram & TikTokFollow Cat & Liz on InstagramLinktree: linktr.ee/thecurrentmoodpodcast
2025-08-0125 min
Skagit StorytellersS03 Ep029: Leo BootesLeo Bootes stopped by the studio to tell me about his musical journey. If you know Leo, you know he's a great storyteller (especially one on one). Enjoy this Part 1, where he describes his hard working parents and how music became such a huge part of his early life. He's been jamming at our studio lately with his band, so be sure to catch him at a show (his Hendrix covers are my favorite). Find him on Facebook to see his next event. If you're reading this 7/12, he'll be playing Rockport Bar and Grill.Enjoy your weekend...
2025-07-121h 20Write Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthTropes we love & tropes we hateLove 'em or hate 'em, tropes are a major part of narrative storytelling. The important thing is understanding them, so you can either use (or avoid!) them to your heart's content.In today's episode, your hosts Liz and Kristina talk through popular tropes in many different genres of novels and discuss which ones they love, which ones they hate, and most importantly... which ones they love to hate. :) Thanks to this website for giving us a great springboard for which tropes to discuss! https://kindlepreneur.com/book-tropes/Send us a text...
2024-12-0145 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthOh no I'm behind on my word countYou know, sometimes it happens. You prepare in whatever way works for you, you carve out time, you buy new fuzzy socks... and you still manage to fall behind.In today's episode, your hosts Liz and Kristina give you some #realtalk about what to do when your graph is looking bleak. Spoilers: It's going to be okay.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow...
2024-11-2217 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthWriting with a full time jobListen, we get it. You go to work, and then you come home exhausted. All you want to do is relax, or watch TV, or collapse in bed. How do you prioritize writing when your job leaves you lacking in energy or inspiration?In today's episode, your hosts Kristina and Liz tackle the topic of how to continue to make progress on your writing while working full time.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up
2024-11-1525 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthNovember 2024 Pep Talk + UpdatesGeneric store-brand November Writing Challenge begins in 2 days! Listen for words of encouragement and an update on the ways your hosts Kristina and Liz will be tackling the challenge in this most unprecedented year. Most importantly: we've chosen our tracking tool for the year and have a LEADERBOARD you can join! Best of luck this November, fam—we're all in this together.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! ...
2024-10-3013 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthSide characters are people tooHow do you make your side characters feel like real people? Do you need side characters? How many should you have? There's so much to consider when developing your cast of characters!In today's episode, hosts Kristina and Liz dive into the wonderful world of character development. We discuss how many characters is too many characters, how to build flawed & complex people, and how to make sure every choice serves your plot. Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a...
2024-10-2522 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthCan I write fanfiction in November?This is something we hear a lot when people are considering what to write in November: does fanfiction count? is it allowed? can I write it?In today's episode, hosts Kristina and Liz discuss why their answer is an incredibly enthusiastic yes, including the many merits of fanfiction writing and a bit about why it sometimes has a bad reputation.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review!
2024-10-1727 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthHow to write a novel in November without NaNoWriMoThis year, it's the wild west for novelists who still want to participate in some kind of November writing challenge. Where do we track our words? Will it feel the same? How do we find our commmunity? Will winning still "count"? In today's episode, hosts Kristina and Liz discuss options for how to still write in November without supporting NaNoWriMo, and whether we even need an official organization at all if we've still got each other. Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, gi...
2024-10-1029 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthLet's talk about tense, baby, let's talk about POVEven if you're a true pantser, there are some decisions that must be made before you can start writing. Choosing a point of view to write from is necessary, as is deciding on a tense. But how do you know which one is right for you? What are your options, and what's the difference?In today's episode, hosts Liz and Kristina discuss the different use cases for past, present and future tense, and weigh the pros and cons of the many various POV options out there.Links referenced in the episode:Different...
2024-10-0433 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthHow to get back into writingWhat if you've taken a break from writing and find you've forgotten how to do it? Is noveling like riding a bike? How exactly do we rebuild the habit we may have lost?In today's episode, hosts Kristina and Liz discuss the various reasons we might stop writing at points in our lives, and how to get it back. Thanks to lovelycastellan for the question!Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave...
2024-09-2623 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthWhat the heck is going on with NaNoWriMo?Welcome to Season 6! You might have noticed we've done a bit of a rebrand... this podcast (formerly known as How To Win NaNo) is now called "Write Your Damn Novel"! In the first episode of our new season, hosts Kristina and Liz talk a bit about what's been going on with the NaNoWriMo organization and why we felt the need to distance ourselves from it.Things wont change too much around here otherwise, as we still plan to write 50,000 words in November. It might just look a little different from now on.Send us a...
2024-09-1824 min
A Restless Soul by Liz Mitchell30. Using hypnotherapy for emotional processing, womb healing, medical trauma and more w/ Leo MaxLeo Max is a spiritual hypnotherapist based in Los Angeles. He often gets the people that have 'tried everything else'. He loves to take clients with mysterious illnesses, unexplainable experiences, and those ready to reveal their soul's gifts. His sessions dive deep but always include a lot of warmth and humor.
**TRIGGER WARNING** this episode briefly discusses sexual trauma
In this episode, we discuss:
What is spiritual hypnotherapy
Different examples of issues hypnosis can help with
How Leo helped Liz on her womb healing journey
Root causes of im...
2024-01-1854 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthPost NaNoWriMo Tip: Note to Your Future SelfDo you want to make your future self the happiest writer in the world? Then leave yourself a note at the end of NaNoWriMo! Because listen, we get it. November is over and you've earned a break. But now is the best time to set your future self up for success. In this final episode of the season, hosts Kristina and Liz give tips for the best things to do to make sure you can hit the ground running next time you pick up your writing project. Send us a textSupport the sh...
2023-12-1321 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthThe Best NaNoWriMo Merch & Winner GoodiesIt's the LAST DAY of NaNoWriMo, which means... well, either you're already celebrating your win or you're still still furiously writing. Either way, we all know the best part of succeeding at NaNoWriMo (aside from the feeling of a job well done) is the WINNER GOODIES!In today's episode, your hosts Kristina & Liz take it a bit easy, discussing their favorite winner goodies as well as the best NaNo merch over the years. Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a t...
2023-11-3020 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthHow Do I END My Story?!The end November approaches... and for some, that could mean getting to the end of your novel! But... what does that mean? How do you finish such a huge project?In today's episode, your hosts Kristina and Liz discuss some tips and strategies for ending strong, from resolution to twists to cliffhangers. Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: Instagram: @w...
2023-11-2723 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthIntroduction to: The White Room (a tool for writers)Have you ever been totally stuck on your writing project and had no idea what to do next? Maybe you need a trip to the white room! And just what is this mythical 'white room' you ask?In today's episode, hosts Liz and Kristina interview guest speaker Katrina Hamilton on what the white room is, how to use it a a writing tool, and all the ways it can help you.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up
2023-11-1520 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthHow to Develop Your Writing VoiceWhat is "voice" when it comes to writing and how do you develop your own? Can it change over time, and do you need one at all?In this week's episode, hosts Kristina and Liz discuss why voice is important, define the difference between character voice and author voice, and share some of their favorite voice-y authors. Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow u...
2023-11-1023 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthWhere do I START my novel?!It's November 1st! Happy NaNoWriMo! Now... where on earth do you START? The good news is, the only wrong way is to not start at all.In today's episode, best friends and hosts Kristina and LIz discuss some strategies for starting your NaNo novel, how to hook your reader, how to write a killer opening line, and more! Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! ...
2023-11-0121 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthHow to Finish NaNoWriMo EarlyDo you have limited time to write this November? Are you going on vacation, or just know there will be days you wont be able to focus on writing? Are you worried you wont have the full thirty days to spend on this? You're not alone!In this week's episode, best friends Kristina and Liz discuss some strategies and tips for finishing NaNoWriMo early, recalculating your word count goals, or just plain writing quickly.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a
2023-10-2518 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthNaNoWriMo Survival Kit for PlantsersLast season we covered our survival kits for Planners and Pantsers, but there's another category of NaNo participant we wanted to make sure was represented on the podcast. In this week's episode, your hosts Kristina Horner and Liz Leo welcome guest host Katrina Hamilton to talk about what it takes to be a Plantser.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on:
2023-10-1841 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthHow To Plan A Writing RetreatHave you ever wanted to take part in a writing retreat, but don't know how? What if we told you it could be as easy as setting one up yourself?In this week's episode, best friends Kristina and Liz are joined by their good friend Katrina Hamilton to talk all things writing retreats. We discuss what they are, why they can be such a big help to writers, and how to DIY one on a budget!Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode...
2023-10-1129 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthMusic to Write ToDo you listen to music when you write? Does music inspire ideas for your writing? In this week's episode, best friends Kristina and Liz talk about the many varying ways music can help or hinder us as writers, and delve into a plethora of strategies for using music to your advantage this November!Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: I...
2023-10-0619 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthSo You Want to Write a SeriesDo you have an idea for a series? Are you planning a novel you know will have multiple installments, or maybe you've already written book one and you're ready to tackle book two for this year's NaNoWriMo?In this week's episode, best friends Kristina and Liz talk about what it takes to write a series and how to use NaNoWriMo to acheive your goals.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a
2023-09-2828 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthCo-Writing a Novel with Another PersonLots of novels have more than one author, but how do they make that work? What's the writing process like? And is it at all feasible during NaNoWriMo?In this week's episode, best friends Kristina and Liz talk about what it takes to co-write a novel with another person.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: Instagram: @writeyourdamnnovelThreads...
2023-09-2019 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthWorking on an Old Project vs. Starting Something NewHaving a hard time deciding what to work on for NaNoWriMo this year? Are you flirting with the idea of starting a brand new, shiny project while your older ideas give you side eye from the shelf? In this week's episode, best friends Kristina and Liz talk about the pros and cons of going either direction.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us o...
2023-09-1327 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthWelcome to How To Win NaNo Season 5!Another season of NaNoWriMo is upon us, and what better way to celebrate that than with the advent of our fifth season of this podcast? It's hard to believe how long we've been doing this, and couldn't be more grateful for your support.In today's episode, best friends Liz and Kristina look at what's coming in Season 5, and take a moment to discuss some of their own favorite books, movies, and more.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give...
2023-09-0632 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthOvercoming Negative Thoughts as a WriterThere's one universal truth when it comes to writing: IT'S HARD. Listen, we get it. We've all had those moments where we question why we even try. If you've ever sat in front of your laptop feeling like a fraud, you're not alone.In today's episode, best friends Liz and Kristina discuss why this happens, give advice on what to do when you get discouraged, and suggest some ways to beat your inner critic. Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a
2023-04-1328 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthApril Camp NaNoWriMo Pep Talk & Writing Sprint MusicIt's officially April! That means we're camping, fam! In this week's episode, best friends Kristina and Liz talk a bit about their own experiences camping (NaNoWriMo and otherwise - who says this podcast is only about writing?!) as well as sharing ten uninterrupted minutes of inspiring music to write to this month, custom made by our very own Liz! Happy writing. :)Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a re...
2023-04-0625 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthWriter's Block: Is It Real?It's a writer's worst nightmare: the dreaded "Writer's Block". In this week's episode, your hosts Kristina and Liz discuss what writer's block is, whether or not it's real and what can you do about it if you're feeling stuck.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: Instagram: @writeyourdamnnovelThreads: @writeyourdamnnovelJoin our Discord server to hang out with a...
2023-03-2924 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthHow To Pick a Book TitleBook titles are the first thing a potential reader sees! But they can also be super hard to come up with. In this episode, best friends Kristina and Liz walk you through a number of things to consider when thinking up a title for your novel.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: Instagram: @writeyourdamnnovelThreads: @writeyourdamnnovelJoin our Discord...
2022-12-0722 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthWhy Do We Keep Doing This?NaNoWriMo 2022 is now over! In this episode, best friends Liz and Kristina talk about why why they keep coming back to this challenge, year after year. Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: Instagram: @writeyourdamnnovelThreads: @writeyourdamnnovelJoin our Discord server to hang out with a community of writers: https://discord.gg/u92vfhgAYmBecome a Patron and help k...
2022-12-0113 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthUnique/Non-Standard Writing FormatsAre you wanting an extra challenge this year? Are you interested in trying out a story idea using braided narrative, found documents, non-linear narrative, captain's logs, etc? Best friends Liz and Kristina talk through all the ways they've gone off the beaten path in their writing and how you can too!Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: Instagram: @writeyourdamnnovelThreads...
2022-11-2332 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthThe Dreaded Question: "What is your book about?"There's no avoiding it: people are always going to ask you what your book is about. It's extremely helpful to have a succint answer ready for this dreaded question! In today's episode, best friends Kristina and Liz discuss the difference between a "blurb" and a "pitch" and how to get people hooked on your idea without putting them to sleep first.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review!
2022-11-1622 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthDoing NaNoWriMo as a CaregiverDo you have kids? Are you a caregiver? Are you responsible for the day to day care of another human in some way? In this episode, best friends Kristina and Liz walk you through tips for making space for writing amidst the chaos of caregiving, and more importantly - discuss why it's so important that you feel empowered to take that time.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review!
2022-11-0926 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthJoining NaNoWriMo last minute? WHAT SHOULD YOU WRITE?Maybe you JUST learned about NaNoWriMo and haven't had time to prep. Maybe you weren't sure you were going to do it this year and made the decision to try in the eleventh hour. Or maybe you're a panster and just haven't figured out what you're doing yet because that's how you roll! Whatever your situation, we've got you covered.In this episode, best friends Liz and Kristina share some of their best tips for how to get last minute story ideas, and also just suggest a few interesting prompts for those who might need them.
2022-11-0117 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthMaking Memories With NaNoWriMoA very special bonus episode for Halloween! One of our Discord members requested we talk about some of our favorite NaNoWriMo memories from over the years! So in today's episode, best friends Liz and Kristina take little a trip down memory lane.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: Instagram: @writeyourdamnnovelThreads: @writeyourdamnnovelJoin our Discord server to h...
2022-10-3126 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthA Step By Step Guide to Writing Your Novel in NovemberEver wished there was just a TEMPLATE for how to write an entire novel, start to finish, in November? 50,000 words, 30 days, every step of the Hero's Journey accounted for. Now, there is! In this episode, best friends Kristina and Liz map out where you should be in your novel at each point in the month, so feel free to use this episode as the ultimate hand-holding guide for not just starting but also FINISHING your novel during November.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show?
2022-10-2624 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthNaNoWriMo Survival Kit for PlannersAre you a planner? Do you wish you were a planner? In this episode, best friends Liz and Kristina break down the basic neccessities planners need to prepare for (and survive) NaNoWriMo. Thanks to listener lexisnexis for this great topic suggestion!Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: Instagram: @writeyourdamnnovelThreads: @writeyourdamnnovelJoin our Discord server to hang o...
2022-10-1920 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthNaNoWriMo Survival Kit for PantsersAre you a panster? Do you turn your nose up at outlines, but still want to find some way to prepare for NaNoWriMo? In this episode, best friends Liz and Kristina break down the basic neccessities pansters need to prepare for (and survive) NaNoWriMo. Thanks to listener lexisnexis for this great topic suggestion!Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on:
2022-10-1917 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthEverything You Ever Wanted to Know About Writing GroupsBelieve it or not, writing can be a social activity! In this episode, best friends Kristina and Liz talk about all things writing community: how to convince friends to join in on the fun with you November, how to join a virtual or in-person writing group, or how to create your own!Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on:
2022-10-1219 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthIt's 2022! Let's Write a Novel!That's right... it's officially October, and this episode marks the start of SEASON 4 for the How To Win NaNo podcast! Best friends Liz and Kristina couldn't be happier to be back for another year of stories, struggles, and advice. Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: Instagram: @writeyourdamnnovelThreads: @writeyourdamnnovelJoin our Discord server to hang out with a...
2022-10-0622 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthHow To Continue Writing After NaNoWriMoNaNoWriMo might be over for another season, but that doesn't mean you have to stop writing! In this week's episode, hosts Kristina and Liz discuss how to make writing a habit, how to not burn yourself out, and accountability in general.We also talk a bit about what's next for the podcast, so stay tuned for more!Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow...
2021-12-0817 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthI've won! Now What Do I Do With All These Novel Drafts?First of all, YOU DID IT. Another NaNoWriMo has come and gone and whether you wrote 50,000 words or not, you've now got another draft to add to the pile of "now what" novels. These tend to stack up if you've being writing for awhile, and that's okay!In this episode, hosts Kristina and Liz discuss some options for how to next the next step on your writing project.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better...
2021-12-0121 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthWriting more than 50k for NaNoWriMoThere are a whole bunch of reasons why a person might write more than 50,000 words for NaNoWriMo: maybe you're just a naturally fast writer, maybe you're trying to finish the book, or maybe you just need a bigger challenge! In this week's episode, hosts Kristina and Liz get into the nitty-gritty of being NaNo over-achievers.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: ...
2021-11-2419 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthHow Important is Story Theme?Something you might find yourself asking is, "how important is theme when writing my story?" Should theme come before you start writing, or is it something I can figure out along the way?Like most things with writing, there's no wrong way! In this episode, Kristina and Liz discuss different approaches to story theme and why it's sometimes something you might be already doing without even realizing it!Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, o...
2021-11-1722 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthWhat Happens When Your Plot Doesn't Go As Planned?Have you outlined your book, but then once you start writing everything falls apart? How do you push through when feeling disorganized? What if the urge is strong to go back and edit?In this week's episode, hosts Kristina and Liz discuss a number of tips to help you through this frustrating experience.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: ...
2021-11-1023 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthHow to Make Book Covers (For Fun & For Real)Book covers definitely aren't the MOST important thing to be thinking about during NaNoWriMo, but since the NaNo site gives you a nice spot to upload one, it's something that's likely on your mind! In this week's episode, hosts Kristina and Liz share some great tips on making your own!Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: Instagram: @writeyourdamnnovelTh...
2021-11-0619 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a month2021 Kickoff - Your Annual Pep Talk!Why this is going to be the best year of NaNoWriMo ever and how you're going to absolutely crush it. Or something like that. In this week's episode, hosts Kristina and Liz do their very best to get you pumped.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: Instagram: @writeyourdamnnovelThreads: @writeyourdamnnovelJoin our Discord server to hang out w...
2021-11-0120 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthHalloween Spookfest: Tarot Reading for NaNo NovelsHave you ever thought about using tarot cards to help inspire your novel? Or just want to find out what's in store for your writing future? On this special Halloween episode, hosts Kristina and Liz do just that.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: Instagram: @writeyourdamnnovelThreads: @writeyourdamnnovelJoin our Discord server to hang out with a c...
2021-10-3112 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthWriting When Your Tank is EmptyIt's almost November, and maybe you're worried that your tank is ALREADY empty! Whether that be creatively, physically, of just straight burnout, the idea of finding any sort of creative reserves to draw from might be daunting.In this week's episode, hosts Kristina and Liz discuss a number of options for how to fill that tank and get the words written.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review!
2021-10-2728 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthNaming Characters for Fantasy WritingAre you writing a fantasy novel? Do you need to name way too many characters? Not sure where to start?In this week's episode, hosts Kristina and Liz give a few tips on how to tackle this very specific writing problem.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: Instagram: @writeyourdamnnovelThreads: @writeyourdamnnovelJoin our Discord server to hang...
2021-10-2023 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthContinuing a Project vs. Starting Something NewPicking which project to work on is the first challenging step in NaNoWrimo...especially for veteran wrimos! Do you always start a brand new project? Do you pick up something you've worked on before? In this episode, hosts Kristina and Liz weigh the pros and cons of each idea.Thank you to @froznmangos for inspiring this topic.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review!
2021-10-1321 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthIt's 2021 and we're HERE for you!Can you believe it's already NaNoWriMo season again? In this economy?!Your hosts Kristina and Liz are back for SEASON 3 of How To Win NaNo, in which we get you ready to crush that daily word count and hopefully come out the other end with a novel you're proud to have written.It's so good to be back!Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review!
2021-10-0611 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthIt's Over! You Did It!Or you didn't, and that's okay too! As we wrap up a particularly strange year of NaNoWriMo, your hosts Kristina and Liz leave you with some final thoughts on what this year was like, and what to do next.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: Instagram: @writeyourdamnnovelThreads: @writeyourdamnnovelJoin our Discord server to hang out with a community...
2020-12-0512 min
Liz Career CoachingHow to Launch your Creative Side Biz with Leo PerezLeo Perez is a creator from Chicago specifically from the legendary Pilsen neighborhood of this great city. From the Product Of Society anthology to the "El Toro Dorado series, Leo loves to entertain the masses with sick humor, vibrant colors and graffiti inspired artwork. Leo has also worked on a few Marvel Comics properties for Upper Deck, as well as Ghostbusters and Rick And Morty trading card sets for Cryptozoic Entertainment. Leo Perez is also half creator and cohost of the popular The Broken Reality Podcast!On today’s episode I interview Leo Perez, a t...
2020-11-2437 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a month2020 Kickoff - A Pep Talk!It's November 1st! Feeling overwhelmed? US TOO! HAPPY NANO!Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: Instagram: @writeyourdamnnovelThreads: @writeyourdamnnovelJoin our Discord server to hang out with a community of writers: https://discord.gg/u92vfhgAYmBecome a Patron and help keep the podcast ad-free: https://www.patreon.com/writeyourdamnnovelWe write books! Check...
2020-11-0114 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthNon-Traditional NaNoWriMo IdeasThinking about doing short stories, a memoir, a rewrite, or some other kind of non-traditional idea for NaNoWriMo this year? In this episode, Liz and Kristina discuss strategies, and how this is a totally okay thing to do.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: Instagram: @writeyourdamnnovelThreads: @writeyourdamnnovelJoin our Discord server to hang out with a community of...
2020-10-2420 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthGetting Motivated When It Feels Like the World is EndingIn this week's episode, we talk about ways to find inspiration, ways to reward yourself for hitting certain world milestones, and just plain pushing through when things get tough. It's going to be a wild NaNoWriMo, folks, but we've got your back.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: Instagram: @writeyourdamnnovelThreads: @writeyourdamnnovelJoin our Discord server to hang out...
2020-10-1615 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthHow to NaNoWriMo in a PandemicHas 2020 already taken its toll on you? Need some advice on how to get yourself to write in a pandemic? We're here for you.
2020-10-0816 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthWe're BACK in 2020!2020 didn't turn out to be quite the year we expected it to be, but our second season of How To Win NaNo has finally arrived! Things might look different this year, but NaNoWriMo is still on its way. We're here to be your #1 source for surviving National Novel Writing Month in a pandemic.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: Instagram: @writeyourdamnnovel
2020-09-1922 min
Before You Kill Yourself: a suicide prevention podcast.LIZ FERRO: Unleashing your inner super heroBIO:Liz Ferro is an author whose works include Finish Line Feeling and Girls With Sole: A Girl Power Guide To Unleashing Your Inner Superhero. As a child, Liz Ferro experienced foster care and sexual abuse, but found solace in sports and fitness. The empowerment gained from sports led her to find the non-profit organization Girls With Sole, which has received extensive national attention for its innovative and award-winning program curriculum. www.girlswithsole.org. She has been featured on the NBC TODAY Show, in SELF, Runner's World, and Family Circle Magazine. To date, Liz has completed 76 marathons, t...
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Before You Kill Yourself: a suicide prevention podcast.LIZ MIELE: PANIC ATTACKS, SELF HELP AND BEING YOUR OWN BEST FRIENDComedian, Liz Miele, joins me to discuss: how to feel seen; coping with panic attacks; how to be your own bestfriend and how to be the best version of yourself.BIOLiz Miele, originally from New Jersey, started doing stand-up at 16 in New York City. At 18 she was profiled in The New Yorker Magazine, at 22 she appeared on Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham.” She recently appeared on Comedy Central’s “This Week at the Comedy Cellar,” NPR’s “Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me,” Hulu’s “Coming To The Stage,” AXS TV’s “Gotham Comedy Live,” and was profiled in...
2020-06-221h 05
Before You Kill Yourself: a suicide prevention podcast.LIZ STEWART: WHAT CAN I MAKE WITH WHAT I HAVE?Comedian Liz Stewart joins me to discuss: Self-sabotage to self-care; how to let go of past traumas; panic attacks; triggers for PTSD; how to find hope in hopeless situations; how to not feel crazy; finding calm in chaos.If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a burden to a blessing, then go to 1-on-1 coaching, go to www.thrivewithleo.com.FOR EMERGENCIES CALL: 1-800-SUICIDE
2020-06-1056 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthWhat's Next for "How To Win NaNo"!Love the podcast and sad to see it over? YOU'RE IN LUCK. Here's a rundown of what to expect in 2020 for our little writing community.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: Instagram: @writeyourdamnnovelThreads: @writeyourdamnnovelJoin our Discord server to hang out with a community of writers: https://discord.gg/u92vfhgAYmBecome a Patron and help keep the podcast...
2019-12-2307 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthWhat To Do After NaNoWriMoIs there life after NaNoWriMo? Of course there is! We're here to help you deal. Have a plethora of free time now and you're not sure what to fill it with? Not sure what to do next on your writing project? We got you.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: Instagram: @writeyourdamnnovelThreads: @writeyourdamnnovelJoin our Discord server to...
2019-12-1415 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthNaNoWriMo: It's Over!NaNoWriMo ending can be jarring for a number of reasons! In this episode we talk about the things we've learned this year, regional epilogue parties, and how much we think about NaNoWriMo the rest of the year.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: Instagram: @writeyourdamnnovelThreads: @writeyourdamnnovelJoin our Discord server to hang out with a community of writers...
2019-12-0522 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthWe're In The Home Stretch!There are 3 days left in NaNoWriMo. Let's talk about how it feels, how those last 10,000 words feel, and what we'll miss about NaNo once it's over. Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: Instagram: @writeyourdamnnovelThreads: @writeyourdamnnovelJoin our Discord server to hang out with a community of writers: https://discord.gg/u92vfhgAYmBecome a Patron and help k...
2019-11-2818 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a month30 Min Writing Sprint - 2 [Focus Time!]Need to buckle down and get some words written? We've got you! Put this episode on when you've got a free 30 mins and want to focus on writing. Music by Marc Straight.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: Instagram: @writeyourdamnnovelThreads: @writeyourdamnnovelJoin our Discord server to hang out with a community of writers: https://discord.gg/u92vfhgAYm
2019-11-2531 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthThe 30k SlumpThe hardest part of NaNoWriMo -- week 3, or the 30k slump. Why it's the worst, but we're all in this together.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: Instagram: @writeyourdamnnovelThreads: @writeyourdamnnovelJoin our Discord server to hang out with a community of writers: https://discord.gg/u92vfhgAYmBecome a Patron and help keep the podcast ad-free: https...
2019-11-2124 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthThis Is Too Hard, What Am I Doing Wrong?We discuss a bit of the darker side of NaNoWriMo: bad writing days, how to recover when falling behind, and why you should keep going anyway.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: Instagram: @writeyourdamnnovelThreads: @writeyourdamnnovelJoin our Discord server to hang out with a community of writers: https://discord.gg/u92vfhgAYmBecome a Patron and help...
2019-11-1719 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthMeet the Writing Sprint Composer: Interview with Marc StraightMarc Straight wrote the music behind our word sprint bonus episodes and he's also a fellow NaNoWriMo participant! Join us for a quick bonus episode where we interview Marc about all things writing, music and NaNo.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: Instagram: @writeyourdamnnovelThreads: @writeyourdamnnovelJoin our Discord server to hang out with a community of writers: https...
2019-11-1312 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a month30 Min Writing Sprint - 1 [Focus Time!]Need to buckle down and get some words written? We've got you! Put this episode on when you've got a free 30 mins and want to focus on writing. Music by Marc Straight.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: Instagram: @writeyourdamnnovelThreads: @writeyourdamnnovelJoin our Discord server to hang out with a community of writers: https://discord.gg/u92vfhgAYm
2019-11-0831 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthMotivation: Writing Rewards and PunishmentsRewards and punishments can be strong motivators during NaNoWriMo. In this episode, we talk about how to set the right ones for yourself and then get completely derailed and talk a LOT about pie.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: Instagram: @writeyourdamnnovelThreads: @writeyourdamnnovelJoin our Discord server to hang out with a community of writers: https://discord.gg...
2019-11-0714 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthPanic!! It's NaNoWriMo!A quick bonus episode to help get you through Day #1! We discuss naming your document, the new official website and how it feels to finally START.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: Instagram: @writeyourdamnnovelThreads: @writeyourdamnnovelJoin our Discord server to hang out with a community of writers: https://discord.gg/u92vfhgAYmBecome a Patron and help...
2019-11-0119 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthCommitting to an Idea: Interview with Grant FaulknerGrant Faulkner is the Executive Director of NaNoWriMo! This week he joins us for a discussion on how to pick your novel idea — and stick to it.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: Instagram: @writeyourdamnnovelThreads: @writeyourdamnnovelJoin our Discord server to hang out with a community of writers: https://discord.gg/u92vfhgAYmBecome a Patron and he...
2019-10-3034 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthNaNoWriMo Crash Course for BeginnersEverything you need to know about NaNoWriMo as a beginner, or some excellent tips and refreshers for veterans!Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: Instagram: @writeyourdamnnovelThreads: @writeyourdamnnovelJoin our Discord server to hang out with a community of writers: https://discord.gg/u92vfhgAYmBecome a Patron and help keep the podcast ad-free: https://www.patreon.com...
2019-10-2534 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthNaming Your Characters is the Best Part!This episode is all about naming your characters! We discuss how to choose names, what happens if you decide to change any names, and how to avoid making naming mistakes.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: Instagram: @writeyourdamnnovelThreads: @writeyourdamnnovelJoin our Discord server to hang out with a community of writers: https://discord.gg/u92vfhgAYmBecome...
2019-10-1832 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthThe Dreaded.... Writing Distractions!What are your biggest writing distractions? How do you cope with distraction? And does "writer's block" actually exist? Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: Instagram: @writeyourdamnnovelThreads: @writeyourdamnnovelJoin our Discord server to hang out with a community of writers: https://discord.gg/u92vfhgAYmBecome a Patron and help keep the podcast ad-free: https://www.p...
2019-10-1031 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthTo Outline or Not to OutlineWhat type of outlining is useful for writing a novel in a month? Is there such a thing as overplanning? How can you tailor your outline in a way that keeps you excited to work on your novel? Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: Instagram: @writeyourdamnnovelThreads: @writeyourdamnnovelJoin our Discord server to h...
2019-10-0221 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthOur Favorite Writing Tools + Fanmail!In this episode, we dive into some of our favorite writing tools and take a look at some lovely messages from listeners!Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: Instagram: @writeyourdamnnovelThreads: @writeyourdamnnovelJoin our Discord server to hang out with a community of writers: https://discord.gg/u92vfhgAYmBecome a Patron and help keep the podcast ad-free...
2019-09-2727 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthChoosing the Right Genre and SettingIn this week's episode, we delve into genre and setting — and how the two are connected.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: Instagram: @writeyourdamnnovelThreads: @writeyourdamnnovelJoin our Discord server to hang out with a community of writers: https://discord.gg/u92vfhgAYmBecome a Patron and help keep the podcast ad-free: https://www.patreon.co...
2019-09-1825 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthCreating Characters That Don't SuckIn this episode we talk about how we come up with ideas for characters, what makes a character interesting, and how to make those characters feel like living, breathing beings you can form empathy for.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: Instagram: @writeyourdamnnovelThreads: @writeyourdamnnovelJoin our Discord server to hang out with a community of writers...
2019-09-1229 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthGet To Know Your HostsGet to know Kristina and Liz, the hosts of How To Win NaNo! In this episode, we delve into our writer origin stories, including how we got started writing, what we like reading, and ways we've been involved in NaNoWriMo in the past beyond just writing our novels.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: Instagram: @writeyourdamnnovelThreads: @writeyourdamnnovelJoin...
2019-09-0632 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthPreparing Your Life for NaNoWriMoThe secret to NaNoWriMo is in building strong habits. It takes 21 days to build a habit, so we're here to help you get this stuff down BEFORE November starts!Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: Instagram: @writeyourdamnnovelThreads: @writeyourdamnnovelJoin our Discord server to hang out with a community of writers: https://discord.gg/u92vfhgAYmBecome a...
2019-08-2817 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthWhere Do You Get Ideas?Where do story ideas come from? How do you choose what to write? How do you keep track of your ideas? Join us this week as we discuss tips for generating novel ideas.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: Instagram: @writeyourdamnnovelThreads: @writeyourdamnnovelJoin our Discord server to hang out with a community of writers: https...
2019-08-2223 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthWhy Does NaNoWriMo Work?Liz and Kristina dive into what it means to be successful at NaNoWriMo, and why this tool for getting your book written works for so many people.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: Instagram: @writeyourdamnnovelThreads: @writeyourdamnnovelJoin our Discord server to hang out with a community of writers: https://discord.gg/u92vfhgAYmBecome...
2019-08-1517 minWrite Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthWhy Do We Do NaNoWriMo?A brief intro to what NaNoWriMo is and why we do it every year.Send us a textSupport the showEnjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: Instagram: @writeyourdamnnovelThreads: @writeyourdamnnovelJoin our Discord server to hang out with a community of writers: https://discord.gg/u92vfhgAYmBecome a Patron and help keep the podcast ad-free: https://www.patreon.com/writeyourdamnnovel...
2019-08-0619 min
Write Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a monthTrailer: How To Win NaNoHow To Win NaNo is a writing podcast aimed to get YOU ready to tackle NaNoWriMo this November. Episodes will go live every Wednesday starting in April, but until then: please enjoy this trailer!Kristina Horner and Liz Leo are best friends and 13/12 year NaNoWriMo champions respectively. They've known each other since middle school, and stayed friends all these years thanks to their shared love of writing.Join them each week as they share their tips, tricks and things they've learned over a decade of consecutive NaNoWriMo wins.Send us a text
2019-07-1010 min