For several months, I've neglected to write new material. Rework old stuff? Sure, because that's easier than staring at a blank page. Yes, I've dabbled, but haven't really probed the lives of new characters and invented their story.
Last year I wanted so badly to join NANO (National Novel Writing Month), but was in the middle of a project. This year, I can use a kick in the pants, hence the reason I signed up for NANO. For those who may not know, it's a world-wide challenge to write a 50,000 word novel in the month of November. The prize? The satisfaction of having written a novel.
The last few weeks during my spare time--what spare time?--I've fleshed out a few new characters and given them a doozy of a conflict. I've even hashed out a bare-bones plot. According to the rules of NANO, I haven't written a word of the actual book, but I have a good idea how to start. Still have a lot of work to do so that I won't stall out in the middle of the month, but I am starting to get excited.
Have you participated in NANO before? Who's with me this year?
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8 comments:
Two years ago I did write a novel during NaNoWriMo, last year, I started one but didn't near reach my goal.
I'm not sure about this year. I'm still finishing the first draft of one, so not sure I'll be prepared with a new idea by then.
Glad you're back into writing, G. We need more stories by you!!
Woohoo! I'm doing NaNo this year too! We can encourage each other!
Soooo excited to read this post!
Woohoo! I'm off to dance around my house now!
And I love the header on the blog! LOLOLOL!
WOW! I had not ever heard of NANO. I will definitely take a peek. I would love to finish the first draft of the manuscript by the end of the year.
Blessings to you...
Go girl!! You can do it!!! I've heard great things about Nano and wish I could participate this year but I think that would be the worst thing for me personally right now - LOL I'm already writing a book under contract and reworking an old one for a requested submission AND playing around with an other idea. Not to mention the 3 book proposal I startedimonths ago and am waiting to pitch as soon as my current contract is fulfilled. Agh! I hope you suceed - I know you will!!!
Thanks, Eileen! I appreciate your kind words.
Erica, let the write-ins begin! And you just know I'd have to change the header after our conversation.
Hi Tamika! Nano is super fun, even if it adds "one more thing" to your plate. Give it a try!
Speaking of plates--Betsy, you are a master at spinning them :D
The novel I just "finished" was the one I won NaNo '06 with.
So just about 3 years exactly.
At this point I'm not worried about length of time so much as I'm thankful to have completed something, which is the excitement at this point in my life ;o)
Congratulations, Amy! Finishing a novel is a huge accomplishment!
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