How to Write a Novel in a Month: Part I

OH MUH GUH, it’s one of THOSE posts.

Except it isn’t.

Bear with me. This series is going to be all inspirational and shit. Nothing I write in this post or those that follow should be construed as a brag. The truth is, I do novel-in-a-month again and again because if I lose enthusiasm I may abandon a story. I have lots of “Very Good Ideas” on my hard drive I couldn’t finish because I didn’t have enough momentum. It’s an unfortunate demise for what could be awesome stories.

All the advice I give h...