Category: Preptober
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Preptober Phase 4: Mission Planning
Welcome to Phase Four of Preptober! This week, we’re deep into Mission Planning, examining the conflicts that drive your characters to action. Without conflict, Frodo would have never taken the journey to Mount Doom and destroyed the One Ring. Without conflict, Katniss Everdeen would have never been picked for the Hunger Games and sparked a…
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Preptober Phase 3: Astronaut Training
For Phase 3 of Preptober, we’re headed to Astronaut Training! Don’t worry — we won’t make you get into the vomit comet. Instead, we’re looking into the depths of our characters’ souls to get them ready for the big adventures they’ll take during Novel November. Think about your main character. What are their wants and…
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Preptober Phase 2: Environmental Systems
Welcome to Phase 2 of Preptober! This week, we’re taking a closer look at Environmental Systems, otherwise known as your setting and worldbuilding. While “worldbuilding” is most commonly associated with fantasy and science fiction, all genres of stories can benefit from a thoughtfully drawn setting. Good worldbuilding will act as more than just set decoration.…
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Preptober Phase 1: Research and Development
October is here, and KanMoWriCo is officially starting the countdown clock to Novel November. For the first week of Preptober, we’re going deep into research and development. Whether you’re a plotter or a pantser, understanding the building blocks of your story will help you achieve liftoff come November. Before we dive in, we have…