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Writer’s Kit: 3 Things to Keep You Going When the “Shiny” Wears Off

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We’re getting ready for Camp NaNoWriMo this April! What’s in your writer’s toolkit? Today, Shantea Gauthier, author and NaNoWriMo participant tells us her essential writer’s tools:

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I have a confession to make. I have written more than seven rough drafts using a NaNo-style rapid-fire harsh deadline. During that time, I realized that there are three things that really keep you going once the “shiny” wears off a week into your masterpiece. Those things are, in no particular order: ergonomics, an interval timer, and rewards. Trust me.

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