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We freaking love stories

You do too? Well, well, well. That smells like BFF potential.

A playlist for writing action

Need some auditory inspiration? Here's a playlist for writing action.

A playlist for writing humour

Need some auditory inspiration? Here's a playlist for writing humour.

A playlist for writing romance

Need some auditory inspiration? Here's a playlist for writing romance.

A playlist for writing about hope and resilience

Need some auditory inspiration? Here's a playlist for writing about hope.

A playlist for writing about loss

Need some auditory inspiration? Here's a playlist for writing about loss.
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The ultimate guide to the Lester Dent Formula

Pulp fiction master Lester Dent's beloved plot formula for writing short stories.
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The First Draft Pro origin story

Productive Procrastination, Or: How First Draft Pro Came To Be.
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Join us for Camp Nanowrimo

First Draft Pro is proud to be an official sponsor of Camp Nanowrimo!
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It's First Draft Pro's launch day!

First Draft Pro has officially launched! We're confident it's going to be your new favourite writing app.
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Nanowrimo Guide
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The afterparty

With the finish line in touching distance, let’s have a look at what’s on the agenda after Nanowrimo.
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Nanowrimo Guide
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Eight parts to a great first chapter in your NaNoWriMo novel

A concrete checklist of things you should achieve in your first chapter.
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Nanowrimo Guide
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How to refocus when you hit a slump

Here are a few tips to help you if you’re flagging or losing motivation.