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Ruth Ware
@RuthWareWriter
Writer of emails, tweets, to-do lists, and occasionally books. New book One Perfect Couple out this summer!
Nov 11, 2022 • 16 tweets • 4 min read
A thread of ten writing tips for anyone doing #NaNoWriMo (or anyone not doing #NaNo! You can write any time you want).

1) Have an ending in mind. This is the number one tip I give when asked for writing advice. You don't need to plot out the whole book (I don't) but having a solid direction in mind will help keep you on track, and it's really invaluable for the kind of books I write - the kind that require you to drop hints for the readers. I know crime and thriller writers who don't plot at all - @lisajewelluk is one I believe - but I think they're