226 Posts: Inspiration

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  January 6, 2020

  New Year's Resolution-ing? Take These YA Novels With You

  We have the perfect YA book to pair with your New Year's resolution of choice!
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  December 9, 2019

  NaNoWriMo 101: Another November Is Over... Now What?

  Whether you "won" NaNoWriMo or not, there's only one thing left to do: Let other people read your work.
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  November 21, 2019

  NaNoWriMo 101: How to Stay Motivated

  Feeling the grind of NaNoWriMo? Here are five expert tips to keep yourself motivated.
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  November 13, 2019

  NaNoWriMo 101: How to Make the Most of Your Minutes

  Here are six tips to help you hit those word count goals.
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  November 8, 2019

  NaNoWriMo 101: How to Find Inspiration

  If you're struggling to come up with a story to tell, here are seven tips for where to find the inspiration you need.
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  October 30, 2019

  Prepping for NaNoWriMo: Slow and Steady Writes the Novel

  "The secret to winning NaNoWriMo is to have a proper plan in place."
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  October 24, 2019

  Prepping for NaNoWriMo: 10 Things NaNo-Newbies Can Expect

  Participating in NaNoWriMo for the first time? Seasoned NaNo-er and author Katy Upperman can tell you what to expect.
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  October 17, 2019

  Prepping for NaNoWriMo: Your Muse Has Left You… What Now?

  Gearing up for NaNoWriMo, but not sure what story you want to write? Vicky Skinner has some tips for finding it.
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  October 10, 2019

  Journaling 101: Give Yourself a Chance for a Fresh Start Every Day

  "Journaling reminds me that I’m always moving forward, that no day is wasted."
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  September 3, 2019

  Ask an Editor: How to Come Up with Book Titles

  How do you represent an entire story in just a few eye-catching words? Here are six tips.
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  March 22, 2019

  Swoon Author Aiden Thomas: 5 Takeaways from Maggie Stiefvater's Writing Seminar

  "Stiefvater imparted wisdom that was accessible and a total game changer for how I thought about writing stories."
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  November 29, 2018

  Swoon Author Olivia Hinebaugh: Don't Stop Now

  Just because November's almost over doesn't mean it's almost time to stop writing!
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  November 14, 2018

  Special Guest Grant Faulkner: Getting through the Muddle of the Muddy Middle

  Grant Faulkner, executive director of NaNoWriMo, dropped by to offer a few tips on tackling the hardest part of a novel.
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  November 8, 2018

  Swoon Author Chani Lynn Feener: The Secret to Winning NaNoWriMo

  Chani has won NaNoWriMo six years in a row. Want to know how she does it? The answer may surprise you.
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  November 1, 2018

  Swoon Author Danika Stone: In Search of the Elusive Plot Bunny

  Defeating the blank page is often the hardest step. Danika Stone offers five tips for finding your inspiration.
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  October 11, 2018

  Swoon Author Devon Taylor: Keep on Daydreaming

  The author of The Soul Keepers has a message for all you aspiring authors out there: You can do it.
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  August 30, 2018

  From the Swoon Squad: Don't Give Up (Part IV)

  Feeling down about not getting selected this season? Our Swoon authors have some words of wisdom for you.
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  August 16, 2018

  Swoon Author Vicky Skinner: Writing + Other Types of Art

  Art informs art, and any kind—whether it's music, movies, or visual art—can be used as inspiration for your writing.
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  August 13, 2018

  Writing Prompts: A User's Guide

  Swoon staffer Val O. shares three essential tips for how to use writing prompts to your full advantage.
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  August 6, 2018

  Guest Author Roshani Chokshi: Finding the Right Writing Rituals for You

  There's no "right" way to write. Bestselling author Roshani Chokshi shares some wisdom for finding what works for you.
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  July 16, 2018

  Guest Author Maurene Goo: How I Draft by Avoiding It Until I Have No Choice But to Write

  The hardest part about being a writer is often finding the time to write. Guest author Maurene Goo shares some tips.