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2018/README.md

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+## About
+This folder will hold my 2018 submission for [National Novel Writing Month](http://nanowrimo.org/about), or NaNoWriMo. From their website:
+> On November 1, participants begin working towards the goal of writing a 50,000-word novel by 11:59 PM on November 30.
+
+[This](https://nanowrimo.org/participants/vickysteeves/novels/novel-1431431) is my official novel submission via the NaNoWriMo website.
+
+## To Read:
++ [Writing Your First Novel](http://nimblesnotebook.tumblr.com/post/63213391963/writing-your-first-novel)
++ [5 Steps to Plot Building](http://blog.nanowrimo.org/post/61412565075/no-plot-no-problem-five-secret-steps-to-story)
+
+## Synopsis:

2018/character-sketches/template.md

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+# Character Questionnaire Template
+
+1. Name:
+2. Age:
+3. Height:
+4. Eye color:
+5. Physical appearance:
+6. Strange or unique physical attributes:
+7. Favorite clothing style/outfit:
+8. Where does he or she live? What is it like there?
+9. Defining gestures/movements (i.e., curling their lip when he or she speaks, always keeping their eyes on the ground, etc.):
+10. Things about their appearance he or she would most like to change:
+11. Speaking style (fast, talkative, monotone, etc.):
+12. Pet peeves:
+13. Fondest memory:
+14. Hobbies/interests:
+15. Special skills/abilities:
+16. Insecurities:
+17. Quirks/eccentricities:
+18. Temperament (easygoing, easily angered, etc.):
+19. Negative traits: 
+20. Things that upset him or her:
+21. Things that embarrass him or her: 
+22. This character is highly opinionated about:
+23. Any phobias?
+24. Things that make him or her happy:
+25. Family (describe):
+26. Deepest, darkest secret:
+27. Reason he or she kept this secret for so long:
+28. Other people’s opinions of this character (What do people like about this character? What do they dislike about this character?):
+29. Favorite bands/songs/type of music:
+30. Favorite movies:
+31. Favorite TV shows:
+32. Favorite books:
+33. Favorite foods: 
+34. Favorite sports/sports teams:
+35. Political views: 
+36. Religion/philosophy of life:
+37. Physical health: 
+38. Dream vacation:
+39. Description of their house:
+40. Description of their bedroom:
+41. Any pets?
+42. Best thing that has ever happened to this character:
+43. Worst thing that has ever happened to this character:
+44. Superstitions:
+45. Three words to describe this character:
+46. If a song played every time this character walked into the room, what song would it be?

2018/checklist.md

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+## Pre-NaNoWriMo Checklist
+
+[] Create novel cover
+[] Make a rough outline
+[] Make a bunch of casseroles so I don't have to cook much
+[] Make a reward jar for when I meet my daily word count
+[] Make an inspiration jar for when I run out of ways to move the plot
+[] Make character sketches

2018/novel.md

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+# TITLE
+## By Vicky Steeves

2018/random-snippets.md

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+## Snippets

2018/survival-kit.md

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+## How I'll Survive
+
++ giantic mug with a mug warmer
++ caffeinated tea (1) and herbal tea (1) -- can't drink besides when writing
++ <b>BIG</b> teapot
++ new scented candle
++ lots of liters of soda water
++ [Writing playlist](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsiLeTyijyvoLkGny2H02hExpyou-WPU8)
++ Stuffed animal
++ Comfy clothes for writing with slippers
++ knitting to destress and think things through

README.md

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 This repository will hold my submissions for [National Novel Writing Month](http://nanowrimo.org/about), or NaNoWriMo. From their website:
 > On November 1, participants begin working towards the goal of writing a 50,000-word novel by 11:59 PM on November 30.
 
-[This](http://nanowrimo.org/participants/vickysteeves/novels/novel-1106045) is my official novel submission via the NaNoWriMo website. 
+[This](https://nanowrimo.org/participants/vickysteeves/novels/) is my official novel submission via the NaNoWriMo website.
 
 ## To Read:
 + [Writing Your First Novel](http://nimblesnotebook.tumblr.com/post/63213391963/writing-your-first-novel)