Spring has sprung and so have the events of the writing world! March kicked off the start with National Editing Month and in April we have another event to look forward to (actually two events). So, in honor of these events we are going to have more of a little intro to each and some resources for you to check out! There won’t be too many “tips” this month, but sometimes improving your writing is all about exploring new things.
First off, April is National Poetry month, and there is a kind of poetry out there for nearly everyone! So, if you are interested in taking part of it all, make sure to check out this page from the Academy of Poets here: http://www.poets.org/page.php/prmID/41 If you have never created poetry why not try some today? First off, poetry comes in a multitude of forms so browse through and see what best suites you! From there write! The only rule is that you write what comes to you and you be creative. During April make sure to look for events in your school(s) and at your local libraries.
Secondly, Camp NaNo is also this month! Camp is pretty much the same as the event in November, but it is a lot more flexible, check it out here: https://campnanowrimo.org/sign_in Now, while it boasts “write a novel in a month” on the front page, you can write anything with any word goal. The only major rule is that you have to meet your goal! Camp usually happens twice a year, this time it is going to be in April and July. So, take this great chance to be immersed in a fabulous writing atmosphere and get some serious progress made on your current WIP or a new project! The only thing you need to make sure you do is sign up ASAP and set a goal that gives you a bit of a challenge. There are all sorts of ideas for what you can do for Camp if you aren’t sure so, if you already have a NaNo login use it or create a totally new account, and check it out!
And that was your writing advice for this month, try something new and take advantage of the resources provided to you to better yourself as a writer!
First off, April is National Poetry month, and there is a kind of poetry out there for nearly everyone! So, if you are interested in taking part of it all, make sure to check out this page from the Academy of Poets here: http://www.poets.org/page.php/prmID/41 If you have never created poetry why not try some today? First off, poetry comes in a multitude of forms so browse through and see what best suites you! From there write! The only rule is that you write what comes to you and you be creative. During April make sure to look for events in your school(s) and at your local libraries.
Secondly, Camp NaNo is also this month! Camp is pretty much the same as the event in November, but it is a lot more flexible, check it out here: https://campnanowrimo.org/sign_in Now, while it boasts “write a novel in a month” on the front page, you can write anything with any word goal. The only major rule is that you have to meet your goal! Camp usually happens twice a year, this time it is going to be in April and July. So, take this great chance to be immersed in a fabulous writing atmosphere and get some serious progress made on your current WIP or a new project! The only thing you need to make sure you do is sign up ASAP and set a goal that gives you a bit of a challenge. There are all sorts of ideas for what you can do for Camp if you aren’t sure so, if you already have a NaNo login use it or create a totally new account, and check it out!
And that was your writing advice for this month, try something new and take advantage of the resources provided to you to better yourself as a writer!
Previously written by Irene, Chief Moderator