The First Draft Pro Blog
We freaking love stories
You do too? Well, well, well. That smells like BFF potential.
How to refocus when you hit a slump
Here are a few tips to help you if you’re flagging or losing motivation.
The day before Nanowrimo
Let’s get you in the right headspace to embark on the 50,000 word writing journey ahead.
Establish your characters
These tips can help you get to grips with your main character and supporting cast.
The internet's biggest annual challenge to finish your first draft
Helping you complete your first draft is kind of our thing.
Create an outline for your NaNoWriMo novel
Build and release tension over the course of your narrative with an excellent outline.
How much research should you do upfront?
We’ve put together four steps to help you do your research – and know what’s enough.
Stay motivated and plan for Nanowrimo success 🌞
With the start of Nanowrimo on the horizon, here are our fave five tips for staying motivated.
The best tools for each part of your Nanowrimo journey
Here’s our round-up of the best tools for each part of Nanowrimo – right from concept to completion.
A guide to Nanowrimo: 8-day plan to get through Act 1
We're breaking down the classic three-act story structure across a 50 000 word novel.
A guide to Nanowrimo: 8-day plan to get through Act 3
We're breaking down the classic three-act story structure across a 50 000 word novel.
Establish your story basics
Story basics act as your homing signal when you get stuck in the twists and turns of your plot.
Introducing subscriptions in First Draft Pro
A First Draft Pro subscription gives you everything you need to take your story-craft to the next level.