Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Write Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a month
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| Interview with our Discord mods (and the creators of Rough Draft Month)! | 15 Oct 2025 | 00:43:12 | |
Not only are today's guests Sara and Lucie two of the amazing minds behind the Rough Draft Month challenge, but they're also our Discord mods! Join us in today's episode as we talk writing, how these two came to be our moderators, and what it's like behind the scenes over at Rough Draft Month! This might be one of our favorite episodes yet. Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| What is NaNo 2.0??? | 09 Oct 2025 | 00:08:39 | |
Liz is off cruising the Mediterranean, so this week you get ~ solo Kristina ~ talking about a new website making the rounds that we may have had a hand in... NaNo2.org is a community-focused hub for all things NaNoWriMo, created entirely by community volunteers and former staff who left the org way before it started going downhill. The goal is to provide resources and encouragement for current participants, information for new participants, and to highlight all the great NaNo alternatives that have been popping up in the wake of the former program's destruction. Check it out, or don't! It's cool! <3 Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| Writing Confessions (Featuring listener participation by YOU!) | 01 Oct 2025 | 00:20:49 | |
What's your deepest, darkest writing secret? 👀 This week, your hosts Kristina and Liz tell all, including anonymous submissions from our listeners. Thank you to everyone who shared a writing confession with us... your secret is safe with the Write Your Damn Novel community! Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| The 10k Day: Can you do it? Should You? | 24 Sep 2025 | 00:20:05 | |
To some, the idea of writing 10,000 words in a day is a wild fantasy they may only dream of; to others, it's a standard part of NaNoWriMo. What does it really take to write this many words in such a short period of time? Why is it easier for some folks than others? In today's episode, your hosts Kristina and Liz talk about how to prepare for a 10k day, the mental cost of acheiving one, and whether it's even worth it. Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| Kristina's 20th novel but mostly KPop Demon Hunters | 18 Sep 2025 | 00:20:19 | |
It's time for an update with your hosts! In today's episode, we talk about what we've been working on since last season, what we might do for this year's novel, and then basically decide to turn this podcast into a KPop Demon Hunters show. Also, Kristina is hitting an important milestone this year, so we miiiight have something special planned. Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| Catching up with Write Your Damn Novel! | 10 Sep 2025 | 00:12:15 | |
Hey everyone! Your hosts Kristina and Liz are back for SEASON 7 of Write Your Damn Novel, and we're so excited to jump in with ya'll for 2025. In this first episode, let's talk about the elephant in the room: the fact that NaNoWriMo as a non-profit organization is, uh... gone. What does that mean for this year? How do we feel about this? And most importantly: what's coming up this season for the podcast? Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| Tropes we love & tropes we hate | 30 Nov 2024 | 00:45:49 | |
Love 'em or hate 'em, tropes are a major part of narrative storytelling. The important thing is understanding them, so you can either use (or avoid!) them to your heart's content. Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| Oh no I'm behind on my word count | 22 Nov 2024 | 00:17:14 | |
You know, sometimes it happens. You prepare in whatever way works for you, you carve out time, you buy new fuzzy socks... and you still manage to fall behind. Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| Writing with a full time job | 14 Nov 2024 | 00:25:23 | |
Listen, we get it. You go to work, and then you come home exhausted. All you want to do is relax, or watch TV, or collapse in bed. How do you prioritize writing when your job leaves you lacking in energy or inspiration? Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| November 2024 Pep Talk + Updates | 30 Oct 2024 | 00:13:54 | |
Generic store-brand November Writing Challenge begins in 2 days! Listen for words of encouragement and an update on the ways your hosts Kristina and Liz will be tackling the challenge in this most unprecedented year. Most importantly: we've chosen our tracking tool for the year and have a LEADERBOARD you can join! Best of luck this November, fam—we're all in this together. Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| Side characters are people too | 25 Oct 2024 | 00:22:08 | |
How do you make your side characters feel like real people? Do you need side characters? How many should you have? There's so much to consider when developing your cast of characters! Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| Can I write fanfiction in November? | 17 Oct 2024 | 00:27:21 | |
This is something we hear a lot when people are considering what to write in November: does fanfiction count? is it allowed? can I write it? Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| How to write a novel in November without NaNoWriMo | 10 Oct 2024 | 00:29:50 | |
This year, it's the wild west for novelists who still want to participate in some kind of November writing challenge. Where do we track our words? Will it feel the same? How do we find our commmunity? Will winning still "count"? Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| Let's talk about tense, baby, let's talk about POV | 04 Oct 2024 | 00:33:57 | |
Even if you're a true pantser, there are some decisions that must be made before you can start writing. Choosing a point of view to write from is necessary, as is deciding on a tense. But how do you know which one is right for you? What are your options, and what's the difference? Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| How to get back into writing | 26 Sep 2024 | 00:23:20 | |
What if you've taken a break from writing and find you've forgotten how to do it? Is noveling like riding a bike? How exactly do we rebuild the habit we may have lost? Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| What the heck is going on with NaNoWriMo? | 18 Sep 2024 | 00:24:41 | |
Welcome to Season 6! You might have noticed we've done a bit of a rebrand... this podcast (formerly known as How To Win NaNo) is now called "Write Your Damn Novel"! In the first episode of our new season, hosts Kristina and Liz talk a bit about what's been going on with the NaNoWriMo organization and why we felt the need to distance ourselves from it. Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| Post NaNoWriMo Tip: Note to Your Future Self | 13 Dec 2023 | 00:21:18 | |
Do you want to make your future self the happiest writer in the world? Then leave yourself a note at the end of NaNoWriMo! Because listen, we get it. November is over and you've earned a break. But now is the best time to set your future self up for success. Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| The Best NaNoWriMo Merch & Winner Goodies | 30 Nov 2023 | 00:20:13 | |
It's the LAST DAY of NaNoWriMo, which means... well, either you're already celebrating your win or you're still still furiously writing. Either way, we all know the best part of succeeding at NaNoWriMo (aside from the feeling of a job well done) is the WINNER GOODIES! Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| How Do I END My Story?! | 27 Nov 2023 | 00:23:34 | |
The end November approaches... and for some, that could mean getting to the end of your novel! But... what does that mean? How do you finish such a huge project? Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| Introduction to: The White Room (a tool for writers) | 15 Nov 2023 | 00:20:31 | |
Have you ever been totally stuck on your writing project and had no idea what to do next? Maybe you need a trip to the white room! And just what is this mythical 'white room' you ask? Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| How to Develop Your Writing Voice | 10 Nov 2023 | 00:23:58 | |
What is "voice" when it comes to writing and how do you develop your own? Can it change over time, and do you need one at all? Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| Where do I START my novel?! | 01 Nov 2023 | 00:21:21 | |
It's November 1st! Happy NaNoWriMo! Now... where on earth do you START? Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| How to Finish NaNoWriMo Early | 25 Oct 2023 | 00:18:45 | |
Do you have limited time to write this November? Are you going on vacation, or just know there will be days you wont be able to focus on writing? Are you worried you wont have the full thirty days to spend on this? You're not alone! Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| NaNoWriMo Survival Kit for Plantsers | 18 Oct 2023 | 00:41:11 | |
Last season we covered our survival kits for Planners and Pantsers, but there's another category of NaNo participant we wanted to make sure was represented on the podcast. Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| How To Plan A Writing Retreat | 11 Oct 2023 | 00:29:56 | |
Have you ever wanted to take part in a writing retreat, but don't know how? What if we told you it could be as easy as setting one up yourself? Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| Music to Write To | 05 Oct 2023 | 00:19:08 | |
Do you listen to music when you write? Does music inspire ideas for your writing? Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| So You Want to Write a Series | 28 Sep 2023 | 00:28:37 | |
Do you have an idea for a series? Are you planning a novel you know will have multiple installments, or maybe you've already written book one and you're ready to tackle book two for this year's NaNoWriMo? Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| Co-Writing a Novel with Another Person | 20 Sep 2023 | 00:19:34 | |
Lots of novels have more than one author, but how do they make that work? What's the writing process like? And is it at all feasible during NaNoWriMo? Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| Working on an Old Project vs. Starting Something New | 13 Sep 2023 | 00:27:53 | |
Having a hard time deciding what to work on for NaNoWriMo this year? Are you flirting with the idea of starting a brand new, shiny project while your older ideas give you side eye from the shelf? Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| Welcome to How To Win NaNo Season 5! | 06 Sep 2023 | 00:32:35 | |
Another season of NaNoWriMo is upon us, and what better way to celebrate that than with the advent of our fifth season of this podcast? It's hard to believe how long we've been doing this, and couldn't be more grateful for your support. Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| See You In November! | 30 Aug 2023 | 00:13:16 | |
It's our last episode of Season 4! We might have forgotten to wrap up this season, so here's a farewell episode before we jump into Season 5 for the upcoming NaNo season! Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| Overcoming Negative Thoughts as a Writer | 13 Apr 2023 | 00:28:17 | |
There's one universal truth when it comes to writing: IT'S HARD. Listen, we get it. We've all had those moments where we question why we even try. If you've ever sat in front of your laptop feeling like a fraud, you're not alone. Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| April Camp NaNoWriMo Pep Talk & Writing Sprint Music | 06 Apr 2023 | 00:25:02 | |
It's officially April! That means we're camping, fam! Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| Writer's Block: Is It Real? | 29 Mar 2023 | 00:24:05 | |
It's a writer's worst nightmare: the dreaded "Writer's Block". Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| The APRIL Camp NaNo Episode! | 22 Mar 2023 | 00:19:12 | |
We're back for the first time ever in SPRING to talk about Camp NaNoWriMo! Stay tuned for 10 more episodes for a very special part two of Season 4. Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| How To Pick a Book Title | 07 Dec 2022 | 00:22:31 | |
Book titles are the first thing a potential reader sees! But they can also be super hard to come up with. In this episode, best friends Kristina and Liz walk you through a number of things to consider when thinking up a title for your novel. Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| Why Do We Keep Doing This? | 01 Dec 2022 | 00:13:42 | |
NaNoWriMo 2022 is now over! In this episode, best friends Liz and Kristina talk about why why they keep coming back to this challenge, year after year. Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| Unique/Non-Standard Writing Formats | 23 Nov 2022 | 00:32:58 | |
Are you wanting an extra challenge this year? Are you interested in trying out a story idea using braided narrative, found documents, non-linear narrative, captain's logs, etc? Best friends Liz and Kristina talk through all the ways they've gone off the beaten path in their writing and how you can too! Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| The Dreaded Question: "What is your book about?" | 16 Nov 2022 | 00:22:41 | |
There's no avoiding it: people are always going to ask you what your book is about. It's extremely helpful to have a succint answer ready for this dreaded question! In today's episode, best friends Kristina and Liz discuss the difference between a "blurb" and a "pitch" and how to get people hooked on your idea without putting them to sleep first. Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| Doing NaNoWriMo as a Caregiver | 09 Nov 2022 | 00:26:57 | |
Do you have kids? Are you a caregiver? Are you responsible for the day to day care of another human in some way? In this episode, best friends Kristina and Liz walk you through tips for making space for writing amidst the chaos of caregiving, and more importantly - discuss why it's so important that you feel empowered to take that time. Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| Joining NaNoWriMo last minute? WHAT SHOULD YOU WRITE? | 01 Nov 2022 | 00:17:48 | |
Maybe you JUST learned about NaNoWriMo and haven't had time to prep. Maybe you weren't sure you were going to do it this year and made the decision to try in the eleventh hour. Or maybe you're a panster and just haven't figured out what you're doing yet because that's how you roll! Whatever your situation, we've got you covered. Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| Making Memories With NaNoWriMo | 31 Oct 2022 | 00:26:03 | |
A very special bonus episode for Halloween! Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| A Step By Step Guide to Writing Your Novel in November | 26 Oct 2022 | 00:24:06 | |
Ever wished there was just a TEMPLATE for how to write an entire novel, start to finish, in November? 50,000 words, 30 days, every step of the Hero's Journey accounted for. Now, there is! Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| NaNoWriMo Survival Kit for Pantsers | 19 Oct 2022 | 00:17:57 | |
Are you a panster? Do you turn your nose up at outlines, but still want to find some way to prepare for NaNoWriMo? In this episode, best friends Liz and Kristina break down the basic neccessities pansters need to prepare for (and survive) NaNoWriMo. Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| NaNoWriMo Survival Kit for Planners | 19 Oct 2022 | 00:20:31 | |
Are you a planner? Do you wish you were a planner? In this episode, best friends Liz and Kristina break down the basic neccessities planners need to prepare for (and survive) NaNoWriMo. Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Writing Groups | 12 Oct 2022 | 00:19:01 | |
Believe it or not, writing can be a social activity! In this episode, best friends Kristina and Liz talk about all things writing community: how to convince friends to join in on the fun with you November, how to join a virtual or in-person writing group, or how to create your own! Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| It's 2022! Let's Write a Novel! | 06 Oct 2022 | 00:22:15 | |
That's right... it's officially October, and this episode marks the start of SEASON 4 for the How To Win NaNo podcast! Best friends Liz and Kristina couldn't be happier to be back for another year of stories, struggles, and advice. Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| How To Continue Writing After NaNoWriMo | 08 Dec 2021 | 00:17:53 | |
NaNoWriMo might be over for another season, but that doesn't mean you have to stop writing! In this week's episode, hosts Kristina and Liz discuss how to make writing a habit, how to not burn yourself out, and accountability in general. Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| I've won! Now What Do I Do With All These Novel Drafts? | 01 Dec 2021 | 00:21:39 | |
First of all, YOU DID IT. Another NaNoWriMo has come and gone and whether you wrote 50,000 words or not, you've now got another draft to add to the pile of "now what" novels. These tend to stack up if you've being writing for awhile, and that's okay! Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||
| Writing more than 50k for NaNoWriMo | 24 Nov 2021 | 00:19:35 | |
There are a whole bunch of reasons why a person might write more than 50,000 words for NaNoWriMo: maybe you're just a naturally fast writer, maybe you're trying to finish the book, or maybe you just need a bigger challenge! In this week's episode, hosts Kristina and Liz get into the nitty-gritty of being NaNo over-achievers. Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow us on: | |||