Write Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a month
Kristina Horner & Liz LeoWrite Your Damn Novel (formerly How to Win NaNo) is a no-nonsense guide to writing a novel in 30 days. Like it or not November comes every year, but don't you worry — your hosts are here for you! Kristina Horner and Liz Leo are 'writing-50k-words-in-a-month' experts (and lifelong writing friends) with a passion for helping people write their damn novel. Join them each week as they share their pers... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 97 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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November 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.
HAPP... more
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 shocki... more
What 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 dragg... more
Not only are today's guests Sara and Lucie two of the amazing minds behind the Rough Draft Month challenge, but they're also our Discord mods!
Join us in today's episode as we talk writing, how these two came to be our moderators, and what it's lik... more
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- THIS IS SUPER HELPFUL
I love this and I find this helpful as a author and a ✨fanfic✨ author and I highly recommend
Apple Podcasts5-@just_c@ll-meMASKS🎸🎧🎤🎶
United States3 months ago - Weirdly good
I found these voices through the podcast app.
Part of my identity is that I hate talky podcasts.
This is a talky podcast.
But it’s so freaking sincere and heartfelt and honest. Very comforting for my writer brain to hear this today.
Thanks y’all!
Apple Podcasts5boatbaneUnited States5 months ago - Helped me a lot
This podcast helped me a lot to write my book. I am very new to writing which is why I needed something to help me get into writing and for that I used this podcast it also gives me Inspiration for new books and for Developing my Book im working on right now.
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Germanya year ago - Lovely
Great advice and just lovely humans to listen to.
Apple Podcasts5SasquatchtarianUnited Statesa year ago Kristina and Liz are incredibly knowledgeable and experienced writers. I love hearing both their takes on common writing techniques and challenges. Additionally, they are authentic and supportive. The podcast is just really comforting and motivating.
Podcast Addict5a year agoamelia_found
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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Offering practical advice, encouragement, and community support, this podcast focuses on the exhilarating yet challenging journey of writing a novel within the confines of a month. The hosts, who are seasoned participants in the annual November writing challenge, NaNoWriMo, share personal anecdotes and actionable strategies that help aspiring authors navigate the obstacles of the writing process. Unique in its dedication to fostering a supportive atmosphere for writers, the content often emphasizes mental health, work-life balance, and the emotional journey of being a writer. By tackling both the creative and logistical aspects of novel writing, this podcast inspires listeners to pursue their writing goals with enthusiasm and determination.... more
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