Whether it's your first time or your sixth time, writing a novella in 12 weeks isn't easy.
As a 2021 ONC Winner and 2023 Honorable Mention, I would know. After years of participation and reflection, I have lots of advice to share on how I did it. In...
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Another great thing about the ONC is that it's a perfect for new writers. The shorter word count and great community surrounding the challenge makes it welcoming and possible to finish a new story. Yet it is still a contest, so if you're in it to win it, you're entry needs to be polished and skillfully written.
But how do you know what to fix or try to level-up on if you're just starting out?
Thankfully, Alexa Donne, a published young adult author can answer that for you. She has made two of the best videos about novice writing mistakes. The first is a big overview of 20+ common ones, while the second goes in-depth about five major ones and also how to fix them.
I recommend everyone gives them a listen. You never know what they'll unlock for you!
