October 13, 2003

NaNoWriMo Recommended and Related

Just a smallish compendium of links related to writing that you may or may not find of interest if you are participating in National Novel Writing Month. I had intended to put a list such as this in a new sidebar over at the Blovel site, but it's growing late in the evening and I'll soon be off to bed (first to finish reading Alas, Babylon and then to sleep, perchance to dream). However, since that sidebar idea isn't going to happen tonight, here are the links for your perusal:

• NewNovelist software - I'm presently dorking around with this for structuring my novel-to-be. It's heavily influenced by Campbell's outline of the Hero's Quest, which - to me - is a good thing.

• How to Write a Novel in 100 Days - alas, we have but 30 days in which to write, technically. However, you might find some inspiration or good tips among the 100 presented.

• Fiction Writing Articles - from Writers Write. OK, I've not looked at any of these - just found the site on Google. Buyer beware, caveat scriptor, etc.

• The Fiction Writer's Page - provides techniques and shortcuts on the writing of fiction. The site's originator also has a blog.

OK, that's a start on some links. Feel free to add yours in the comments, unless they happen to be automated spam for life insurance, a larger penis, or "amazing virgin teen sluts!"