NANOWRIMO

= Objective: I can write a personal novel for publication. =

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WORDS OF WISDOM
Have plot cards ready for scenes you know you want in your novel. If you get stuck, you can always work on one of those scenes. DON'T PANIC. Just start, and keep going until the end. "Go forward, do not go back. Tape over the backspace key... Don't worry about grammar when writing the first draft of your novel. Fix the grammar when you revise in Dec. "What you need to write a novel, of course, is a deadline. A deadline is optimism in its most pants-kicking form.

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How to title your book


Dead words "Hey Mike I just heard something really interesting," said Kate. "Jennie thinks you're nice and cute too." Mike was happy when he heard this. He dropped his stuff and looked happily at Kate. Then he began to move around in an excited way. He went down the hallway fast and said, " Wow." He accidentally ran into the principal in the doorway. The principal was unhappy and told Mike to calm down. Mike said he was sorry and moved away from Mr. Johnson. Then he turned and walked sadly back to Kate, and she said, "Let's go find Jennie."

There is / there are There is no way I can stay in this room. There is nothing better than pumpkin pie. There were ten mounted police in the parade. There are four laws that should be obeyed. When there is a problem, you can avoid it by speaking up.

Forms of //to be// John is in need of a good meal. There is fighting every day between my two cats, Rosie and Gil. The crowd was wild with enthusiasm. The birds were in the air at the sound of the gunshot. To be a good friend, you must listen carefully.

Wordy World pink in color terrible tragedy small in size end result true facts various differences period in time free gift past memories very unique of cheap quality in a confused state often times past history future plans for the reason that honest in character

In this day and age, anyone and everyone who has the ability to sing and dance needs to try to audition for a talent show. Everyone is aware of the fact that at this point in time the average, ordinary person can make millions if he is able to be discovered. There are lots of really talented people. If you snooze, you lose. That are lots of ways to begin to develop your talents. If you are able, join a community musical theater group. This very unique experience can prepare an amateur singer and dancer for stage performances. The aspiring performer may be coached by a professional singer and / or dancer. Performing in front of an audience is a key to success. At the end of the day, to have more experience on stage is a way of avoiding nervousnes