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National Novel Writing Month & All I'll Get Is A Lousy T-Shirt

10/5/2014

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November 1st starts NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month).  For those who don't know, it's actually this big thing where you register, have a virtual camp with a "cabin" of other writers, accountability, etc.  It's kind of a big deal for writers, and this will be my first year participating. 

The goal in NaNoWriMo is to write 50k words from November 1st to November 30th.  If you can do that then you win.  What do you win?  You just win.  Me personally, I'll be treating myself to some NaNoWriMo swag; most likely a T-shirt to add to the ever-growing monster of a collection I own that I plan to one DIY into a ginormous quilt.  Hey, don't judge me.  If I can teach myself to draw/paint, play guitar, tattoo, skateboard (unfortunately it fades with ever-growing uncooperative knees), cook, and write then I can certainly learn to make a quilt....one day. 
A month or so ago I had come up with an idea for a YA fantasy/Sci-Fi novel, but all that got trashed (at least for now) when something much more appealing came to me.  I don't want to say too much other than it will not be horror, nor will it be Sci-Fi or fantasy.  The problem now is I'm itching to start and want to hit third gear immediately, but I can't even get it out of park until November 1st.  Well, yes, technically I can, but I'm pretty stoked about giving NaNoWriMo my all and starting the novel fresh on the first day of the month.  I know exactly what I'm writing going into this, and it's taking some effort holding back until the ready date.  Though the idea of a novel has intimidated me for quite some time now, I feel the particular idea I have will just flow right out of me once I get started on that first day, so meeting the goal shouldn't be too hard. 

To reach the goal, participants must write nearly 1,700 words every day for a month.  For me personally that will be quite the challenge, and I've no doubt my brain will love the break once it's done, but I love the idea of the incentive and the accountability.  However, don't expect a whole lot of blog entries from me next month.
News Update:  October 22nd I will be taking over Rebecca Boucher's blog, My Life With Books & Boys, for the special Halloween blog tour thing she's doing.

As always, thank you for spending the time you do reading my blog, sharing it, and commenting. 
6 Comments
Scout Ringle
10/5/2014 03:43:25 am

Sounds like a challenge. Let us know how it turns out and if you meet your goal. Good luck to you!

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Chad
10/5/2014 03:53:41 am

Thank you very much, Scout!

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Hamilton
10/5/2014 03:44:10 am

I'm considering it! Good luck to you!

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Chad
10/5/2014 03:54:02 am

I hope you do, Hamilton. Thank you!

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Linda
10/6/2014 01:43:51 am

That's quite an exciting challenge. Of course, I know you can do it. I heard about this contest.. I heard that it's a requirement to take breaks through the month to call your Mum. Have fun. I can't wait to read it. ;)

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Chad
10/6/2014 02:08:18 am

Oh, I think I can find the time ;)

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