Author Archives: Hannah Gaudette

NaNoWriMo Prep For the Planner

If you’re a devout planner (like me), then prepping for NaNoWriMo can be a little bit scary, because you know if you come up against something you didn’t outline, it could be problematic. (i.e. You stop writing and start outlining and panic because you’re not writing.) So what to do to avoid future panic inContinue reading “NaNoWriMo Prep For the Planner”

Three, Two . . . NaNoWriMo

GUYS! IT’S ONE WEEK TILL THE START OF NANOWRIMO!!! If you don’t know what NaNo is, it’s a challenge for writers to write 50k words in 30 days (in one of the busiest months of the year, no less). If you already know and you are a fellow word warrior, then hail to thee! IContinue reading “Three, Two . . . NaNoWriMo”

In Which the Hare Won the Race

Who won, the tortoise or the hare? Of course, the tortoise won, and we all know the moral of the story. But what do you suppose the hare was thinking while the spectators were congratulating the tortoise on his astonishing and inimitable victory? Mr. Hare could have handled the defeat in two ways. He couldContinue reading “In Which the Hare Won the Race”

That Story That Changes Everything

Most of us have had some encounter with a story that challenged and changed us, even just a wee bit. But I think for writers, experiences such as this are even more important. In-person meetings, a character in a book, a movie, all of these are tools we can use to fashion our craft –Continue reading “That Story That Changes Everything”

Tips to Edit on a Budget

Every book should have a professional editor – perhaps even more than one. But when you’re a new author or you write for a hobby, your budget is probably not accommodating to most editors’ costs. Though I would encourage you to search extensively to find somebody within your price range, you do have options forContinue reading “Tips to Edit on a Budget”

Four-Legs, Spring, and Bunny Ears

Greetings, friends! It’s spring in Maine. (Or so the calendar says – brrrr.) Baby goats are on the ground, the first litter of baby bunnies has been weaned, the second will be arriving next month, and lots of exciting news is just on the horizon . . . (Can’t announce it all today, but stayContinue reading “Four-Legs, Spring, and Bunny Ears”

Kiera COVER REVEAL

Kate Willis is re-launching her book Kiera on May 11th. And along with some cool bonuses (stay tuned), it has a super sweet new cover! But before we get to that . . . Blurb Kiera’s life is pretty simple—garden, hang out with her best friend, babysit little Jade, and finish up homeschool highschool. ButContinue reading “Kiera COVER REVEAL”

Single Story Line Challenge!

I’m taking on the Single Line Story Challenge! I won’t even call it a tag, because it is definitely a challenge and requires thinking fast. Let’s go! Rule 1: Thank the person who nominated you. Thanks, Lily! Rule 2: Write 5 single line stories that fall under any of these genres (you pick which ones).Continue reading “Single Story Line Challenge!”

What Makes You a Writer?

What makes you (or me) a writer? News Flash: It’s not the number of followers you have on Instagram. It’s not the amount of sales you’ve made on Amazon. It’s not the reviews you plead with readers to leave, or the glowing report from your grandmother. It’s not the comments on your blog. It’s notContinue reading “What Makes You a Writer?”