Lahna Greene
Inktober into NaNoWriMo
For NaNoWriMo 2024, I'm writing a novel without as much planning.
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Lahna Greene
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NaNoWriMo 2024 Planning
It's almost November, so it's time to brainstorm new novel ideas
Lahna Greene
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Curiosity: A Possible Antidote
Curiosity is pride's antidote and brings people closer
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Accepting Feedback with Grace
Receiving feedback on novels can be painful, but we can all work to show more grace in our comments.
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First Draft Encouragement
When finishing a first draft, take a moment to celebrate that feeling of accomplishment.
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A Protagonist's Safe Place
Identifying and using a protagonist's safe place can help give them depth.
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Exposing the "Infestation"
Learning to identify and navigate life's "infestations" is tough but worth the effort.
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Brainstorming the First Draft
This brainstorming session encourages writers with tips to dig deep into their first drafts.
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Redefining Character Motivations
As an artist and author, I suffer from a permanent condition that threatens to keep me stagnant. I can express it in many ways, but I'll...
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Enhancing Characters: Past Pain
When I was little, I adored plush toys. Teddy bears are classic for most kids. My favorites? Dragons and dinosaurs. They were often...
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Blurbs vs Innards
Imagine you're holding a book in your hands, scanning the back cover. Your eyes widen on a blurb that nails so many of your...
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Curiosity: Ask Those Questions
Isn't it incredible how we can know someone for years and still learn a surprising fact? A little curiosity goes a long way. "When I was...
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Blurbs: Joining Two Worlds
When it comes to romantic fiction, the "opposites attract" trope is one of my favorites—not just because my husband and I fall into that...
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The Bumps of a Work in Progress
I finally poured some of the inspiration from our Hawaii vacation into a new piece of art. Using a photo my husband took of me on a...
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Family: A Loaded Word
The word "family" can elicit more emotion than most others. Some people have large families while others never knew their birth parents....
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Words and Meaning: Aloha
After spending a hefty chunk of this winter in Hawaii (Kauai & Maui), I have much to process. I'm overloaded with breathtaking pictures,...
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Character Development: Emotional Surprises
No one is immune to deep-rooted emotional triggers. Thanks to the fact that we all have light and dark moments from our pasts, a boring...
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The Purpose of More
The Hawaiian islands speak to my spirit on many levels. I love the sweet-smelling air, the nature parks, and the commitment of the people...
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Story Development: Gratitude
One of my fellow volunteer ladies has a beautiful heart that shines the brightest during Christmastime. She prices household and...
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Movie Plots - Love Hard
I usually enjoy surprises during my park visits. Spotting deer, rare insects, or even a neighbor also out for a stroll are welcome...
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