Preptober Checklist

Download PDF calender here.

Use this checklist to prepare for NaNoWriMo throughout the month of October. You can use the pages to journal and fill in the worksheets, or you can work in your notebook.

You can also find more resources on NaNoWriMo's NaNoPrep page: https://nanowrimo.org/nano-prep-101

Here are some general suggestions for writing fast: https://www.eadeverell.com/write-fast/

DAY 1: Announce your word count goal.

DAY 2: Decide on your genre.

DAY 3: Choose a plot formula.

DAY 4: Pick a story idea.

DAY 5: Write a synopsis.

DAY 6: Decide on your POV.

DAY 7: Journal on what excites you about your story idea.

DAY 8: Make a list of topics to research.

DAY 9: Visualise a breathtaking story setting.

DAY 10: Start developing your character.

DAY 11: Brainstorm how to get unstuck.

DAY 12: Outline your top 10 scenes.