The Pros and Cons of Doing NaNoWriMo

Taking on the challenge of writing 50,000 words in the month of November is not for everyone. I’ve compiled a list of pros and cons of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) as well as a few tips on how I handle this massive undertaking.

Example Text for Setting the Mood when Writing

The mood of a story evokes certain emotions in the reader. When a reader is emotionally invested in the story, they are more likely to read on to find out what happens to the main characters. Here’s how you can determine if there is a strong enough sense of mood in your opening pages to keep the reader engaged…