NaNoWriMo 2014
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It's October already, so I thought I'd mention that November is National Novel Writing Month. If you don't know what that is, it's a fun non-competition where people all over the world attempt to write a 50,000+ word novel in one month. Its more about sharing the experiences of writing, and giving yourself attainable goals than it is about sharing the writing itself. I've participated 4 times, finished twice and loved every day of it.
Is anyone else participating this year?
Are you interested in trying it?
I thought this could be a topic where we nanowrimo-ers could connect, help each other and congratulate one another as we cross the finish line.
For more info about the event check out nanowrimo.org
Is anyone else participating this year?
Are you interested in trying it?
I thought this could be a topic where we nanowrimo-ers could connect, help each other and congratulate one another as we cross the finish line.
For more info about the event check out nanowrimo.org
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I'll probably decide the night before it starts because I'm crazy like that.
This year I'm going to say I'm NOT gonna do it. And do it. :)
REAL noir, not some detective story that hits all of the cliches. It's the story of a decent man who makes one decision to go for the quick money...and all of the horrible things that come from that. And, now that's I've started watching Breaking Bad, I have to do everything in my power to avoid any of the plot points they hit on.
Hardest part of a noir?
Not saving the protagonist from himself.
They NEVER have a happy ending.
My day one is at 411 already, and I hope to add to it later!
There was one year I was behind by 10,000 words, my job had become a time sucking nightmare, I had the flu and I was about ready to throw in the towel...but I called in sick (I was) sat down at the computer and typed the day away, making it JUST an hour before the deadline.
It can be done!
What is everyone's novel about?
Today, my day 3, was a little better, I had enough time this evening to do 800+ words, bringing me up to just over 1250 words.
I have more productive days ahead, I swear!
What is my novel about? I'm doing a sequel to Frankenstein. I had an idea a while back, about an avenue to take the story that I told a friend about, and they actually dared me to try it for NaNoWriMo. So, I'm trying it!
BUT YOU WON'T STOP ME, YOU HEAR ME, WORLD?!? I WON'T QUIT!!!
The End.
50000 and change, and the novel wrapped up quite well. It has some structural problems I will have to clean up in the rewrite, but still, the skeleton is solid and I'm happy with it.
Oh, and the most wonderful words in the world? "Check" and "Enclosed"
I thought I'd be able to keep going, but it just became impossible as frustration and training and hours started stacking up.
But... I am not going quietly into that good night...
Things are finally settling down, and my schedule will actually return to normal next week, so I am announcing...
MyNoWriMo!
Yes, *MY* Novel Writing Month! I am going to take the month of December and take a proper stab at this. I have already set up accountability with a friend for this, and I will actually try to keep updating this thread.
I know, it is a terrible cheat, but I want to end 2013 on a high note, so I want to give myself a real opportunity at success.
So, despite the holidays and all that entails, I'm going to produce 50,000 words between December 1 and December 31.
(And, then, I will let myself wear the NaNoWriMo shirt I bought because I was *sure* I was going to be able to do this!)
All are valid, all can work and there is no "one way" to write a novel.
This year, I started with a premise, an idea of the acts, but the actual ending didn't show up in my head until I'd written a while. I think when you write THAT FAST, you start to rely on your character's decisions for where the story will go, and the characters come to life as you write them.
The first hard boiled mystery I wrote was one where I plotted out in detail where things would go, simply so that I didn't write myself into a corner. The story deviated in places, but I hit everything on the outline. I like that one, but to be honest, it was nearly as fun to write as the ones where I said "OK, here are my 5 characters, they are in this world and this thing happens...what then?"
It was more for fun, but writing fan-fic is a great way to learn how to put together stories and get a feel for writing, IMHO.
look me up under Random73 I could maybe use a writing buddy.
I love the Beach Party "series"; they are some of my favorite movies. I'll even, on a rare blue moon, watch Back to the Beach (which is terrible).
But, if people are interested in reading the book, shoot me an IM. I have it up on Google Drive and am letting people read it as I write.