Behind the NaNo Pace

Encouragement to keep going, even when you’re behind

Laura Winter
Nov 6 · 4 min read
Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash

Last year, my first year participating in NaNoWriMo, was a breeze. I hit the 50,000 mark on day 14. I knew the story and had all the time in the world to write when I wanted. I spent a whole day at my computer and only got up for food and bathroom breaks. I even started a second book around the 20th just to see how far I could get. Yes, I…

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Laura Winter

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Retired professional athlete with more degrees than cats. Self-published author. Creator. Runner. Adventurer. Minimalist and notebook collector.

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