Boost NaNoWriMo Word Count With One Easy Trick

Part of a special month-long event featuring writing tips and NaNoWriMo strategies from guest writers and fellow NaNo participants.

NaNoWriMo Tip from E.J. Runyon

I've been at this NaNo fun for 13 years, and a great word count boost is the 'Word War' - against yourself, or your region's folks. From the Word War threads or even against your buddies.

1 - Picture the scene.

2- Don't worry about words - just see the scene.

3 - A short set time (15 or 20 minutes) or longer and BAM!

Three or four of those in a 24-hour period, and your quota for the day accomplished.

I use a timer on my computer, so I can set one of these and

I'm off typing. It rings and I sit back amazed at how easy things came pouring out.

About the Author: 

Without NaNoWriMo, who knows where I'd be with my own writing, or my coaching/editing for other novices. It's been a ride!

6 stories, taken from 5 of my novels from various NaNo years, make up part of my debut Short Story Collection - 'Claiming One'. That was published in 2012 by Inspired Quill (UK). Plus, my 2008 Nano effort ( a guide for writers) was picked up by them too!

By E.J. Runyon:

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