hippiechyck Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 that's why i have Storyist i'm desperately trying to finish editing my second book so i can concentrate on NaNo...it's like a fever hitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marguerite Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 I haven't decided yet whether to start on book 2 of my series (book 1 is just about done) or to go back to the novel I was working on before I began book 1 to see if I can fix the major plot hole that has doomed it from the get-go. But either way I don't think I will sign up for NaNo this year. I did it last year and found the 1,667 words/day so intimidating that I actually wrote less than in any other month of the year. I'll cheer from the sidelines, though! M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orrenm Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 I think that NaNoWriMo is a fantastic idea! I think for people who have "commitment issues" or discipline issues, it forces you to think about word count and productivity in a way that you never might do otherwise. I just finished my second novel, which is now in the hands of an editor, so I'm taking a breather. Also, I have a mandatory business trip in November which would cut into my time. Interestingly, a couple of years ago I signed up for NaNoWriMo and didn't make the 50,000 word count. However, to finish my second novel, I ended up writing 30,000 words in 3 days in a marathon Memorial Day weekend spree. Go figure! Orren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippiechyck Posted October 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 LOL, Orren! One day i wasn't feeling well and my wonderful hubby took my boys out (we have a 9 and 12 yr old at home still) and i blasted out 20K in an afternoon i've participated 4 years but only hit 50K once, and that was with a fan fiction of the Dragonriders of Pern (I LOVE MY DRAGONS! AND YES! I AM SHOUTING!) it was a really good challenge to me to stay within Anne McCaffrey's "writing cadence" and universe...i had a ball! Marguerite, i'll take all the cheering i can get! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippiechyck Posted November 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 *drum roll, please!* *bows and tosses roses to audience* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orrenm Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 *drum roll, please!* *bows and tosses roses to audience* Congratulations!!! Orren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve E Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 *drum roll, please!* *bows and tosses roses to audience* CHEERING LOUDLY FROM THE SIDELINES. WHY AM I SHOUTING? -THOTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marguerite Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Indeed. Congratulations!! Did your Thanksgiving guests have to cook their own food? Cheering, too, M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippiechyck Posted November 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Indeed. Congratulations!! Did your Thanksgiving guests have to cook their own food? Cheering, too, M LOL, no we ate and i managed just fine Thoth, IT'S A SHOUTING OCCASION!!! Thanks Orren! *waves* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliophoto Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 This was the first time I entered. Found that once I got going it was not too bad. The hardest part was getting the schedule going and then sticking to it. Just had to add this. I was even finished the first go through on Nov 22 with just over 50,000 words. Could not believe it. This is the most I have written at one time. Oh yes I have the winners t'shirt on the way. If I am totally honest that was one of the major reasons I started but once I got going it was seeing the word count rising. Right now I have put it aside and have started on something completely new. I do have to thank the Storyist for iPad which let me write and have my music playing in the earphones at the same time. Used it exclusively for all the writing in the contest. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve E Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 This was the first time I entered. Found that once I got going it was not too bad. The hardest part was getting the schedule going and then sticking to it. I was even finished the first go through on Nov 22 with just over 50,000 words. Could not believe it. This is the most I have written at one time. Yes. My first NaNo was a wonderful experience too. Unfortunately, in cost me $7000 in client revenue. Worth it, though. Oh yes I have the winners t'shirt on the way. If I am totally honest that was one of the major reasons I started but once I got going it was seeing the word count rising. I entered to get out of the habit of constantly tweaking my words. I could never get a first draft finished for a novel until NaNo. Right now I have put it aside and have started on something completely new. You're not going to do a second draft? I do have to thank the Storyist for iPad which let me write and have my music playing in the earphones at the same time. Used it exclusively for all the writing in the contest. That's amazing! You should write a testimonial for Steve. (I can't stand typing on the iPad. ) Congratulations again. -Thoth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliophoto Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Yes. My first NaNo was a wonderful experience too. Unfortunately, in cost me $7000 in client revenue. Worth it, though. Retired no problem like that I entered to get out of the habit of constantly tweaking my words. I could never get a first draft finished for a novel until NaNo. I have never written something this long on one subject and needed the pressure to get going and keep going You're not going to do a second draft? I am not ready for that yet besides I reread bits of it and in all honesty it was crap. Does not bother me as all I wanted was to be able to finish something this long. My interest has moved to the next writing project which I am not rushing quite as quick to finish. I have told myself I have to get 500 words done each day. This is allowing me time to reread what I did the night before and take notes to try and not get too far lost like I did on the contest novel. That's amazing! You should write a testimonial for Steve. (I can't stand typing on the iPad. ) I am able to type much quicker on iPad. My wife appreciates it because my typing is totally without rhythm sort of like hit and miss on the keyboard. This is one thing that makes Storyist for iPad so great for me. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippiechyck Posted November 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 Just had to add this. Phil HOOORAY!!!!! for you!!!!!! i really want a shirt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliophoto Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 HOOORAY!!!!! for you!!!!!! i really want a shirt You can find the shirts on the NaNoWriMo web site. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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