Get inspired for NaNoWriMo

We’re gearing up for NaNoWriMo here at R&B Used Books, and honestly, we couldn’t be any more psyched for the imagination and writers’ energy we’re anticipating at the store. The store has plenty of outlets to plug into and coffee pots for your caffeine needs. Feel free to bring your favorite snack, tea, or cocoa. We have some chairs here, but you are welcome to bring a pillow or bean bag of your own to let the words flow.

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Every writer is unique: We have the marathon writers, the plotters, the outliners, the white-board drawers, the napkin writers, and countless others! Whether you have your story ready to go or you’re still unsure of some aspects, we’re cheering you on along the way!

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We had fun putting together some writing prompts for inspiration. We hope you swing by throughout November to get your write on. As soon as you’re published, we’ll set up a book signing.

Once upon a time...

• ​Describe the days of the week as if they were people
• Write a paragraph where a character apologizes without using the words ‘apologize’ or ‘sorry’
• Write something inspired by a recent dream you had
• Write about a person who intrigued you as a child
• Write about a time in your life when you realized you were no longer a child
• Open the nearest book, turn to page 45, write about the first noun you see
• A character is gearing up for war, but don’t let the audience know if s/he is the good guy or the bad guy
• Write about a character completely opposite of you
• Write a paragraph using all five senses
• Write from the perspective of the nearest object

Be sure to comment your favorite writing prompt to inspire others! ​To sign up for NaNoWriMo and get your novel started, visit https://cloc.al/NaNoWriMo

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Carly Schlinkert

Guest Blogger for R&B Used Books.