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How To Win NaNo: A Writing Podcast Kristina Horner & Liz Leo
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4.8 • 74 Ratings
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How To Win NaNo is a no-nonsense guide to writing a novel in 30 days. November ticks closer every day, but don't worry — your hosts are here for you! Kristina Horner and Liz Leo are NaNoWriMo experts (and lifelong writing friends) with a passion for helping people tackle National Novel Writing Month. Join them each week as they share their personal tips, tricks and other things they've learned over a decade of consecutive NaNoWriMo wins.
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Post NaNoWriMo Tip: Note to Your Future Self
Do you want to make your future self the happiest writer in the world? Then leave yourself a note at the end of NaNoWriMo! Because listen, we get it. November is over and you've earned a break. But now is the best time to set your future self up for success.
In this final episode of the season, hosts Kristina and Liz give tips for the best things to do to make sure you can hit the ground running next time you pick up your writing project.
Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review!
Follow us on:
Instagram: @howtowinnano
Twitter: @howtowinnano
Join our Discord server to hang out with a community of writers: https://discord.gg/u92vfhgAYm
Become a Patron and help keep the podcast ad-free: https://www.patreon.com/howtowinnano
We write books! Check out our anthologies:
Boys, Book Clubs, and Other Bad Ideas
The Mistletoe Paradox
What Happened to Annabell?
(All published by Kristina's publishing company: @84thStreetPress) -
The Best NaNoWriMo Merch & Winner Goodies
It's the LAST DAY of NaNoWriMo, which means... well, either you're already celebrating your win or you're still still furiously writing. Either way, we all know the best part of succeeding at NaNoWriMo (aside from the feeling of a job well done) is the WINNER GOODIES!
In today's episode, your hosts Kristina & Liz take it a bit easy, discussing their favorite winner goodies as well as the best NaNo merch over the years.
Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review!
Follow us on:
Instagram: @howtowinnano
Twitter: @howtowinnano
Join our Discord server to hang out with a community of writers: https://discord.gg/u92vfhgAYm
Become a Patron and help keep the podcast ad-free: https://www.patreon.com/howtowinnano
We write books! Check out our anthologies:
Boys, Book Clubs, and Other Bad Ideas
The Mistletoe Paradox
What Happened to Annabell?
(All published by Kristina's publishing company: @84thStreetPress) -
How Do I END My Story?!
The end November approaches... and for some, that could mean getting to the end of your novel! But... what does that mean? How do you finish such a huge project?
In today's episode, your hosts Kristina and Liz discuss some tips and strategies for ending strong, from resolution to twists to cliffhangers.
Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review!
Follow us on:
Instagram: @howtowinnano
Twitter: @howtowinnano
Join our Discord server to hang out with a community of writers: https://discord.gg/u92vfhgAYm
Become a Patron and help keep the podcast ad-free: https://www.patreon.com/howtowinnano
We write books! Check out our anthologies:
Boys, Book Clubs, and Other Bad Ideas
The Mistletoe Paradox
What Happened to Annabell?
(All published by Kristina's publishing company: @84thStreetPress) -
Introduction to: The White Room (a tool for writers)
Have you ever been totally stuck on your writing project and had no idea what to do next? Maybe you need a trip to the white room! And just what is this mythical 'white room' you ask?
In today's episode, hosts Liz and Kristina interview guest speaker Katrina Hamilton on what the white room is, how to use it a a writing tool, and all the ways it can help you.
Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review!
Follow us on:
Instagram: @howtowinnano
Twitter: @howtowinnano
Join our Discord server to hang out with a community of writers: https://discord.gg/u92vfhgAYm
Become a Patron and help keep the podcast ad-free: https://www.patreon.com/howtowinnano
We write books! Check out our anthologies:
Boys, Book Clubs, and Other Bad Ideas
The Mistletoe Paradox
What Happened to Annabell?
(All published by Kristina's publishing company: @84thStreetPress) -
How to Develop Your Writing Voice
What is "voice" when it comes to writing and how do you develop your own? Can it change over time, and do you need one at all?
In this week's episode, hosts Kristina and Liz discuss why voice is important, define the difference between character voice and author voice, and share some of their favorite voice-y authors.
Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review!
Follow us on:
Instagram: @howtowinnano
Twitter: @howtowinnano
Join our Discord server to hang out with a community of writers: https://discord.gg/u92vfhgAYm
Become a Patron and help keep the podcast ad-free: https://www.patreon.com/howtowinnano
We write books! Check out our anthologies:
Boys, Book Clubs, and Other Bad Ideas
The Mistletoe Paradox
What Happened to Annabell?
(All published by Kristina's publishing company: @84thStreetPress) -
Where do I START my novel?!
It's November 1st! Happy NaNoWriMo! Now... where on earth do you START?
The good news is, the only wrong way is to not start at all.
In today's episode, best friends and hosts Kristina and LIz discuss some strategies for starting your NaNo novel, how to hook your reader, how to write a killer opening line, and more!
Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review!
Follow us on:
Instagram: @howtowinnano
Twitter: @howtowinnano
Join our Discord server to hang out with a community of writers: https://discord.gg/u92vfhgAYm
Become a Patron and help keep the podcast ad-free: https://www.patreon.com/howtowinnano
We write books! Check out our anthologies:
Boys, Book Clubs, and Other Bad Ideas
The Mistletoe Paradox
What Happened to Annabell?
(All published by Kristina's publishing company: @84thStreetPress)
Customer Reviews
I Love This Show!
I started listening to this show when I discovered it in September. I had been planning to do nano for almost year at this point, and finding a podcast dedicated to nano was incredibly encouraging! I binge listened to all the episodes (minus like three that were restricted due to parental restrictions). I love the conversation aspect of the podcast. The only problem I have is this: I’m ready for the next episode!
I even went and found Liz and Kristina on the nano website just to see your projects—wow! I can’t believe you’ve won so many times. I lost when I was fourteen and didn’t participate for years. I won this year, and it was the most fun writing project I’ve ever done. Thank you!
You can rest assured I’ll be rewriting my nano project. While I have indie published several novels, this is a book I am going to one day have traditionally published. Thank you again!
A Five Star Podcast on NaNoWriMo
If there was ever a segment on a morning show regarding NaNoWriMo there are certain people that should be interviewed. Chris Baty…yes. Grant Faulkner…yes. After Grant…it would be negligent not to interview Liz and Kristina. How to Win Nano is a great podcast that discusses NaNoWriMo in an encouraging way. Their knowledge about NaNoWriMo is so valuable. Liz and Kristian are generous with their time in creating this podcast. It is so nice to have How to Win Nano available for the writing journey. Thank you so much.
The encouragement and info I needed!!
Hi!! It’s my very first NaNoWriMo and I’ve been frantically looking for information to help me be successful. Your episode detailing the hero’s journey totally unlocked the details of my plot and I’m using the diagram you created!! Can’t wait to keep listening ❤️📕