Write Your Damn Novel: A podcast about writing a book in a month
by Kristina Horner & Liz Leo
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Falling behind? Here's a pep talk for you!
Nov 27, 2025
8m 02s
When the shine wears off and you still have 45,000 words to go
Nov 13, 2025
23m 47s
How to stay focused and block out immediate distractions while writing
Nov 1, 2025
18m 38s
100% Writer-approved novel outlining MAD LIBS!
Oct 29, 2025
21m 24s
Slow burn romance: why we love it
Oct 23, 2025
24m 08s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 11/27/25 |  Falling behind? Here's a pep talk for you!✨ | writingmotivation+1 | — | — | — | writing challengeinspiration+1 | — | 8m 02s | |
| 11/13/25 |  When the shine wears off and you still have 45,000 words to go✨ | writing slumpmotivation+2 | — | — | — | 5k slump15k slump+2 | — | 23m 47s | |
| 11/1/25 |  How to stay focused and block out immediate distractions while writing✨ | focusdistractions+2 | — | — | — | writing tipsproductivity+1 | — | 18m 38s | |
| 10/29/25 | 100% Writer-approved novel outlining MAD LIBS!✨ | novel outliningNaNoWriMo+2 | — | MAD LIBS | — | writingcreativity+1 | — | 21m 24s | |
| 10/23/25 |  Slow burn romance: why we love it✨ | slow burn romancewriting craft+1 | — | — | — | tensionromance writing+1 | — | 24m 08s | |
| 10/15/25 |  Interview with our Discord mods (and the creators of Rough Draft Month)!✨ | writingDiscord+2 | SaraLucie | Rough Draft MonthInstagra | — | Fan Mailwriting challenge+1 | — | 43m 12s | |
| 10/9/25 |  What is NaNo 2.0???✨ | NaNoWriMowriting community+1 | — | NaNo2.orgorg | Mediterranean | NaNo2.orgwriting resources+1 | — | 8m 39s | |
| 10/1/25 |  Writing Confessions (Featuring listener participation by YOU!)✨ | writing secretslistener participation+1 | — | Writing ConfessionsWrite Your Damn Novel | — | writingcommunity+1 | — | 20m 49s | |
| 9/24/25 |  The 10k Day: Can you do it? Should you?✨ | writingNaNoWriMo+2 | — | — | — | 10k daywriting challenge+2 | — | 20m 05s | |
| 9/18/25 |  Kristina's 20th novel but mostly KPop Demon Hunters✨ | writingKPop+2 | — | KPop Demon Hunters | — | fan mailmilestone+1 | — | 20m 19s | |
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| 9/10/25 |  Catching up with Write Your Damn Novel! | Hey everyone! Your hosts Kristina and Liz are back for SEASON 7 of Write Your Damn Novel, and we're so excited to jump in with ya'll for 2025. In this first episode, let's talk about the elephant in the room: the fact that NaNoWriMo as a non-profit organization is, uh... gone. What does that mean for this year? How do we feel about this? And most importantly: what's coming up this season for the podcast? Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or... | 12m 15s | ||||||
| 11/30/24 | Tropes we love & tropes we hate | Love 'em or hate 'em, tropes are a major part of narrative storytelling. The important thing is understanding them, so you can either use (or avoid!) them to your heart's content. In today's episode, your hosts Liz and Kristina talk through popular tropes in many different genres of novels and discuss which ones they love, which ones they hate, and most importantly... which ones they love to hate. :) Thanks to this website for giving us a great springboard for which tropes to discuss!... | 45m 49s | ||||||
| 11/22/24 | Oh no I'm behind on my word count | You know, sometimes it happens. You prepare in whatever way works for you, you carve out time, you buy new fuzzy socks... and you still manage to fall behind. In today's episode, your hosts Liz and Kristina give you some #realtalk about what to do when your graph is looking bleak. Spoilers: It's going to be okay. 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: @... | 17m 14s | ||||||
| 11/14/24 | Writing with a full time job | Listen, we get it. You go to work, and then you come home exhausted. All you want to do is relax, or watch TV, or collapse in bed. How do you prioritize writing when your job leaves you lacking in energy or inspiration? In today's episode, your hosts Kristina and Liz tackle the topic of how to continue to make progress on your writing while working full time. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review! Follow... | 25m 23s | ||||||
| 10/30/24 | November 2024 Pep Talk + Updates | Generic store-brand November Writing Challenge begins in 2 days! Listen for words of encouragement and an update on the ways your hosts Kristina and Liz will be tackling the challenge in this most unprecedented year. Most importantly: we've chosen our tracking tool for the year and have a LEADERBOARD you can join! Best of luck this November, fam—we're all in this together. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoy the show? Like this episode, give a thumbs up, or better yet - leave a review!&nb... | 13m 54s | ||||||
| 10/25/24 | Side characters are people too | How do you make your side characters feel like real people? Do you need side characters? How many should you have? There's so much to consider when developing your cast of characters! In today's episode, hosts Kristina and Liz dive into the wonderful world of character development. We discuss how many characters is too many characters, how to build flawed & complex people, and how to make sure every choice serves your plot. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoy the show? Like ... | 22m 08s | ||||||
| 10/17/24 | Can I write fanfiction in November? | This is something we hear a lot when people are considering what to write in November: does fanfiction count? is it allowed? can I write it? In today's episode, hosts Kristina and Liz discuss why their answer is an incredibly enthusiastic yes, including the many merits of fanfiction writing and a bit about why it sometimes has a bad reputation. 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... | 27m 21s | ||||||
| 10/10/24 | How to write a novel in November without NaNoWriMo | This year, it's the wild west for novelists who still want to participate in some kind of November writing challenge. Where do we track our words? Will it feel the same? How do we find our commmunity? Will winning still "count"? In today's episode, hosts Kristina and Liz discuss options for how to still write in November without supporting NaNoWriMo, and whether we even need an official organization at all if we've still got each other. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoy the... | 29m 50s | ||||||
| 10/4/24 | Let's talk about tense, baby, let's talk about POV | Even if you're a true pantser, there are some decisions that must be made before you can start writing. Choosing a point of view to write from is necessary, as is deciding on a tense. But how do you know which one is right for you? What are your options, and what's the difference? In today's episode, hosts Liz and Kristina discuss the different use cases for past, present and future tense, and weigh the pros and cons of the many various POV options out there. Links referenced in the episode... | 33m 57s | ||||||
| 9/26/24 | How to get back into writing | What if you've taken a break from writing and find you've forgotten how to do it? Is noveling like riding a bike? How exactly do we rebuild the habit we may have lost? In today's episode, hosts Kristina and Liz discuss the various reasons we might stop writing at points in our lives, and how to get it back. Thanks to lovelycastellan for the question! 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: Ins... | 23m 20s | ||||||
| 9/18/24 | What the heck is going on with NaNoWriMo? | Welcome to Season 6! You might have noticed we've done a bit of a rebrand... this podcast (formerly known as How To Win NaNo) is now called "Write Your Damn Novel"! In the first episode of our new season, hosts Kristina and Liz talk a bit about what's been going on with the NaNoWriMo organization and why we felt the need to distance ourselves from it. Things wont change too much around here otherwise, as we still plan to write 50,000 words in November. It might just look a little different f... | 24m 41s | ||||||
| 12/13/23 | Post NaNoWriMo Tip: Note to Your Future Self | Do you want to make your future self the happiest writer in the world? Then leave yourself a note at the end of NaNoWriMo! Because listen, we get it. November is over and you've earned a break. But now is the best time to set your future self up for success. In this final episode of the season, hosts Kristina and Liz give tips for the best things to do to make sure you can hit the ground running next time you pick up your writing project. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoy t... | 21m 18s | ||||||
| 11/30/23 | The Best NaNoWriMo Merch & Winner Goodies | It's the LAST DAY of NaNoWriMo, which means... well, either you're already celebrating your win or you're still still furiously writing. Either way, we all know the best part of succeeding at NaNoWriMo (aside from the feeling of a job well done) is the WINNER GOODIES! In today's episode, your hosts Kristina & Liz take it a bit easy, discussing their favorite winner goodies as well as the best NaNo merch over the years. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoy the show? Like this epi... | 20m 13s | ||||||
| 11/27/23 | How Do I END My Story?! | The end November approaches... and for some, that could mean getting to the end of your novel! But... what does that mean? How do you finish such a huge project? In today's episode, your hosts Kristina and Liz discuss some tips and strategies for ending strong, from resolution to twists to cliffhangers. 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: @writ... | 23m 34s | ||||||
| 11/15/23 | Introduction to: The White Room (a tool for writers) | Have you ever been totally stuck on your writing project and had no idea what to do next? Maybe you need a trip to the white room! And just what is this mythical 'white room' you ask? In today's episode, hosts Liz and Kristina interview guest speaker Katrina Hamilton on what the white room is, how to use it a a writing tool, and all the ways it can help you. 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 ... | 20m 31s | ||||||
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