Saturday 1 November 2014

Top Tips for Nano...

(Nanowrimo) is upon us once more. Yes, it's that crazy time of year when thousands of people from all over the world  attempt to produce 50,000 words during the month of November.

To mark the start of Nano, I thought I'd share a few of my own novel writing tips in the hope that someone, somewhere, might find them useful. :)

Okay. here we go... *drum roll*

N.J.'s Secret Writerly Top Tips.

Lesson one: Dialogue.

Writing natural-sounding dialogue can prove quite a challenge, especially on those days when your characters aren't talking to you!

-In order to get your conversations flowing properly, try wandering around the room--or 'house' if you're really struggling!--while reciting your dialogue out LOUD, alternating between your characters.

-DO ensure that you PRECISELY mimic the speech patterns and tonal inflections of your 'people.'

-DO punctuate your speech with any accompanying gestures--such as the brandishing of a sword in a menacing manner, hair tossing, punch throwing, wild laughter... whatever.

(SUPER SECRET TIP!!! Stay away from the windows!)

For the more seasoned writer, you might want to advance to the next level in achieving free-flowing dialogue: Muttering.

Be warned, "muttering" should NOT be attempted by a novice in a public place. The writer should have fully mastered the art of lip concealment, such as using the hand/ facial tissue to mask the face.

*bell rings* Okay, that's it for today. See you next time.

[And in case you were wondering, YES! I have done/still do all of the above! :) Enjoy the rest of the weekend! :) ]


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