Write Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a month
Write Your Damn Novel (formerly How to Win NaNo) is a no-nonsense guide to writing a novel in 30 days. Like it or not November comes every year, but don't you worry — your hosts are here for you! Kristina Horner and Liz Leo are 'writing-50k-words-in-a-month' experts (and lifelong writing friends) with a passion for helping people write their damn novel. Join them each week as they share their personal tips, tricks and other things they've learned over almost two decades of consecutive NaNoWriMo wins.
Podcasting since 2019 • 99 episodes
Write Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a month
Latest Episodes
Falling behind? Here's a pep talk for you!
There are only 4 days left... and things might be looking pretty grim. But THERE IS STILL TIME. Our resident come-back queen, Liz Leo, recorded a special espiode today for everyone who needs a gently nudge in the right direction, or perhaps a s...
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Season 7
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Episode 11
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8:02
When the shine wears off and you still have 45,000 words to go
Okay I'll admit, this episode was supposed to go out a week ago. So pretend every time we talk about the 5k slump, we're actually talking about the... 15k slump.Either way, being in a writing slump can be tricky, especially when...
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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23:47
How to stay focused and block out immediate distractions while writing
November is here! Are you ready? Too bad, we all have to start writing anyway!In today's episode, your hosts Kristina and Liz discuss how to buckle down and get words written, despite the many distractions out there vying for your attent...
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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18:38
100% Writer-approved novel outlining MAD LIBS!
There are only 3 days until NaNoWriMo begins! If you're scrambling like we are, we've got a tool that might help: MAD LIBS!All joking aside - in today's episode, your hosts Kristina and Liz realize the silly outlining mad lib they create...
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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21:24
Slow burn romance: why we love it
What exactly makes a romance "slow burn", and why is it having such a moment right now? What makes this trope so appealing? How can you raise the tension and add delicious slow burn romance to your own writing without it feeling like things are...
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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24:08