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[NaNo] Day 20 (33333 words)*

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* Caught up

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33333 down, 16666 to go

OK, plotters and pantsers, if you’re having trouble, then I can tell you exactly what to do. Let Evil Mur guide you. Trust Evil Mur.

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[NaNo] Day 19 (31666 words) *

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* More catching up

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31666 down, 18333 to go

Did you read the NaNoWriMo terms and conditions? Better do that, cause things are getting serious.

Ask questions, and then don’t worry about the answers.

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[NaNo] Day 18 (30000 words)*

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  • Still catching up

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30000 down, 20000 to go

So what if you’re only starting on Day 15? Or (checks calendar) Day 20? How can you possibly make up for lost days?

Just write 1 word every 25 seconds. Boom. You’re done.

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[NaNo] Day 17 (28333 words)*

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* Catching up

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Well I recorded it on the 17th, so that counts, right? What do you want from me? I’m evil.

Break the fourth wall. Tell the reader what you’re trying to do with this book. If the Carpenters can do it, so can you.

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[NaNo] Day 15 (25000 words)

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Screen shot of Tom Cardy singing his Lord of the Rings song, yelling ALMOST HALFWAY!
25000 down, 25000 to go

Halfway point! Exciting if you’re there, scary if you’re not.

Ideas: putting your own life into your book, and give your characters a bath!

Please remember that Evil Mur is evil and gives terrible advice. Evil Mur will not be responsible for failed manuscripts or plagiarism suits.
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[NaNo] Day 14 (23333 words)

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Slipstreaming for fun and profit! Bikers do it, cars do it, time for writers to do it.

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[NaNo] Day 13 (21666 words)

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I’m missing days because real life is just kicking my ass right now. Good and bad stresses.

Slipstreaming for fun and profit! Bikers do it, cars do it, time for writers to do it.

  • Have you friended Mur on NaNoWriMo or 4thewords yet?
  • Don’t forget Chaos Terminal is finally on shelves!
  • The daily podcast is usually for supporters only, but this year I’m putting it out for everyone! If you like it, consider supporting with a paid subscription to either Patreon or Substack to get the exclusive episodes after November!
  • Please remember that Evil Mur is evil and gives terrible advice. Evil Mur will not be responsible for failed manuscripts or vehicular manslaughter.

Do not listen to Evil Mur. Creative Commons BY-NC-SA, all other rights reserved by Mur Lafferty

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[NaNo] Day 11 (18333 words)

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Backing up is a stupid waste of time. It takes so much work to do.
Trust the computer.
Everything will be fine.

Have you friended Mur on NaNoWriMo or 4thewords yet?

Don’t forget Chaos Terminal is finally on shelves!

The daily podcast is usually for supporters only, but this year I’m putting it out for everyone! If you like it, consider supporting with a paid subscription to either Patreon or Substack to get the exclusive episodes after November!

Please remember that Evil Mur is evil and gives terrible advice. Evil Mur will not be responsible for failed manuscripts or vehicular manslaughter.

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[NaNo] Day 10 (16666 words)

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16666 down, 33333 to go

Don’t be afraid to get words anywhere. Everywhere. Be bold. 

Mentioned: NaNoWriMo Forums

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Don’t forget Chaos Terminal is finally on shelves!

The daily podcast is usually for supporters only, but this year I’m putting it out for everyone! If you like it, consider supporting with a paid subscription to either Patreon or Substack to get the exclusive episodes after November!

Please remember that Evil Mur is evil and gives terrible advice. Evil Mur will not be responsible for failed manuscripts or vehicular manslaughter.

Do not listen to Evil Mur. Creative Commons BY-NC-SA, all other rights reserved by Mur Lafferty

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[NaNo] Day 9 (15000 words)

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15000 down, 35000 to go

Evil Mur has begun to swear. Not a lot. But I put the explicit tag on there just in case. 

Getting behind? There are three things you can do. One of them is easy, one is SUPER easy, and one takes a whole lot of work 

Mentioned: Natania Barron

Have you friended Mur on NaNoWriMo or 4thewords yet?

Don’t forget Chaos Terminal is finally on shelves!

The daily podcast is usually for supporters only, but this year I’m putting it out for everyone! If you like it, consider supporting with a paid subscription to either Patreon or Substack to get the exclusive episodes after November!

Please remember that Evil Mur is evil and gives terrible advice. Evil Mur will not be responsible for failed manuscripts or vehicular manslaughter.

Do not listen to Evil Mur. Creative Commons BY-NC-SA, all other rights reserved by Mur Lafferty

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