Kate Spofford, author

Tag: Nanowrimo

what’s my process? part 4

We’ve already gone through the first three steps of pre-writing, and now we’re ready to write some actual words!

April 20, 2021
go with the flow: creating a sense of flow in your writing process

Getting into a state of creative flow is essential to the writing process. Here are a few factors that help me find my flow.

November 21, 2020
setting a timer: how word sprints can help you fast draft your novel

I’ve participated in Nanowrimo every year since 2006, so I’m no stranger to fast-drafting a novel. One of the great concepts Nanowrimo introduced me to is the idea of word sprints, and I’ve been able to use word sprints outside of Nanowrimo in order to fast draft novels any time of year.

October 31, 2020
the long-awaited nanowrimo wrap-up post

I’ve been quiet about Nanowrimo this year, not for any reason other than that I’ve been so busy trying to finish the story!

December 6, 2019
Nanowrimo 2018 Week 3 – oops, Week 4 Update

The struggle is real.

November 27, 2018
Nanowrimo 2018 Week 2 Update

Whoa, I’m halfway there… Whoa-oh, livin’ on a prayer!

November 14, 2018
Nanowrimo 2018 Week 1 Update

15K and climbing!

November 7, 2018
Nanowrimo 2018 cover story

I really like making covers for books I haven’t written yet.

October 30, 2018
when your idea was already someone else’s

I had an idea. And now I’m reading a book with the same idea.

October 18, 2018
how the heck did they go to the bathroom??? and other questions asked while writing historical fiction

To date I have about 8 different novels that can be classified as historical fiction, in varying states of completion. For Nanowrimo, I am writing a novel that takes place shortly after the Reign of Terror in France. And this isn’t the first time that I’ve had to research historical bathroom habits. The drawback to…

November 20, 2017