NaNoWriMo! Are You Ready?
As Julie stated yesterday, NaNo will begin in a few short weeks. For those of you who don't know what NaNo is all about just click here. I've participated for several years. Two of my manuscripts are products from my NaNo stint. Since I'm in the middle of revisions and finishing up a story I had intended for a NaNo project two years ago I didn't think I'd participate this year. But, there is something addicting, in a masochistic sort of way, about producing 50,000 words in 30 days.
Sounds a bit intimidating, doesn't it? Well, I'm not going to lie to you, after several years of participating I still find it intimidating. Have you ever heard the term vomiting on the page? That's what NaNo is all about.
Your success may very well depend on your preparations. And the time to start is now.
Do you have a story idea that has been itching to get on paper? This is the time to start plotting. You can even write a loose synopsis.
Stop at Julie's post and let her know you'll be participating, and then come back here and let me know if you'd like help brainstorming. Next week, I'll talk more about NaNo, maybe even a little bit of brainstorming. AND there might even be a few surprises in store between now and the end of November. Just keep watching for updates.
Happy Tuesday,
Christina Renee
7 comments:
I'm so excited for NaNo! I've participated for 2 years. I "won" the first year and my goal last year, which I met, was to finish earlier.
As for this year, I've got a story idea I specifically decided to hold off writing until November.
I agree that it is intimidating and it is like vomiting on the page, but I do find I get some gems of scenes. Good luck to all who take the plunge!
Yay! Alexa! I'm glad you'll be giving it a go again this year. I have an idea, actually I have three or four, I just need to decide which one to work on.
I'm in, excited, and completely unprepared. I've "won" several years now. I love it. It's an addicting, expected experience that comes around every November. Almost as expected as Christmas...but not quite. :)
You all have me hooked. I wanted too last year but felt it was out of my league then. I wasn't ready and knew I wouldn't finish. This year, I am ready.
As for brainstorming, I would love help. I am thinking of trying something different.
Michelle, you sound like a pro! I wasn't going to do it this year as I have a few projects in the works but I'm one of those addicts too.
Whoot, Sarah! You can email me privately if you'd like and we can brain storm when you're ready.
Good luck on NaNo, everyone. I won't be doing it this year, as I'll be in the midst of plotting/outlining my next book. Keep us posted on your progress, all!
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