Like many of my friends and acquaintances, you might be in the midst of the sheer madness that is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). The goal: to write a book (yes, sir, that’s right a whole book) in (gasp) 30 days!
Today’s tip is try a write-in. Write-ins are great for productivity and support. There are a number of write-ins during NaNoWriMo. You can usually find several options during the week. Check your regional message board for listings. There are established write-ins that occur every week at a particular time and place (frequently in book stores or coffee shops). There are also pop-up write-ins that are planned during the week as people are available.
If you can’t make it in person, try a virtual write-in. You can log onto a chat room with others. There is usually minimal chat during the actual writing time, and usually involving word sprints or challenges which you can participate in if you’re interested and inspired by competition. Familiarize yourself with the NaNoWriMo website so that you can find local/regional events and give it a try. Sometimes it’s just nice to sit in a room of like-minded people whose sole purpose during your time together is to write!