Write Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a month

Write Your Damn Novel (formerly How to Win NaNo) is a no-nonsense guide to writing a novel in 30 days. Like it or not November comes every year, but don't you worry — your hosts are here for you! Kristina Horner and Liz Leo are 'writing-50k-words-in-a-month' experts (and lifelong writing friends) with a passion for helping people write their damn novel. Join them each week as they share their personal tips, tricks and other things they've learned over almost two decades of consecutive NaNoWriMo wins.

Write Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a month is a arts podcast hosted by Kristina Horner & Liz Leo, with 99 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Kristina Horner & Liz Leo hosts Write Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a month, a arts show with 99 episodes published.

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  Episode #11

  Falling behind? Here's a pep talk for you!

  Nov 27, 20258 minS7

  There are only 4 days left... and things might be looking pretty grim. But THERE IS STILL TIME. Our resident come-back queen, Liz Leo, recorded a special espiode today for everyone who needs a gently nudge in the right direction, or perhaps a swift kick in the pants. Take a moment to listen to her empassioned pep talk, and then get back to work! Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up , or better yet - leave a review ! Follow us on: Instagram: @ writeyourdamnnovel Threads: @writeyourdamnnovel 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/writeyourdamnnovel 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 )

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  Episode #10

  When the shine wears off and you still have 45,000 words to go

  Nov 13, 202524 minS7

  Okay I'll admit, this episode was supposed to go out a week ago. So pretend every time we talk about the 5k slump, we're actually talking about the... 15k slump. Either way, being in a writing slump can be tricky, especially when you're starting to realize things aren't working quite as well as you envisioned it and there's so, so many words left to write and should you even call yourself a writer why did you sign UP for this again writing is the worst!? Phew. Breathe. We've all been there. Your hosts Liz and Kristina have got your back. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up , or better yet - leave a review ! Follow us on: Instagram: @ writeyourdamnnovel Threads: @writeyourdamnnovel 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/writeyourdamnnovel 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 )

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  Episode #9

  How to stay focused and block out immediate distractions while writing

  Nov 1, 202519 minS7

  November is here! Are you ready? Too bad, we all have to start writing anyway! In today's episode, your hosts Kristina and Liz discuss how to buckle down and get words written, despite the many distractions out there vying for your attention. HAPPY NANOWRIMO, ALL! Best of luck on your stories! Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up , or better yet - leave a review ! Follow us on: Instagram: @ writeyourdamnnovel Threads: @writeyourdamnnovel 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/writeyourdamnnovel 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 )

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  Episode #8

  100% Writer-approved novel outlining MAD LIBS!

  Oct 29, 202521 minS7

  There are only 3 days until NaNoWriMo begins! If you're scrambling like we are, we've got a tool that might help: MAD LIBS! All joking aside - in today's episode, your hosts Kristina and Liz realize the silly outlining mad lib they created is shockingly useful, and might have just helped them stumble upon Liz's next great American novel concept. Try the madlib for yourself here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQZ40mEEgE9/?igsh=MXdkZmI1cmlkMnJvYg== Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up , or better yet - leave a review ! Follow us on: Instagram: @ writeyourdamnnovel Threads: @writeyourdamnnovel 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/writeyourdamnnovel 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 )

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  Episode #7

  Slow burn romance: why we love it

  Oct 23, 202524 minS7

  What exactly makes a romance "slow burn", and why is it having such a moment right now? What makes this trope so appealing? How can you raise the tension and add delicious slow burn romance to your own writing without it feeling like things are dragging? In today's episode, your hosts Liz and Kristina discuss the craft of writing slow burn romance, why we love it, and which well-know slow burn romances throughout history have most enthralled and inspired us. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up , or better yet - leave a review ! Follow us on: Instagram: @ writeyourdamnnovel Threads: @writeyourdamnnovel 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/writeyourdamnnovel 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 )

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