So...I've been doing a lot of thinking this month. Both about the book I'm writing this year and my past experiences with NaNo, and I have come to the logical conclusion that NaNoWriMo isn't for me. Here are the four reasons why. 1. Inability To Process I am an introspective person. I think...a lot. It's … Continue reading Reasons Why I’m Quitting NaNoWriMo
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NaNoWriMo 2018 Update: Day 8
We are a little over a week into NaNo. My writing has been going...okay. It isn't as good as previous NaNoWriMo's have been, but it also isn't horrible. I'm behind, but not too far behind. Here are my daily updates since Day 3. Day 4: Chapter 2 - 0 words Day 5: Chapter 2 - … Continue reading NaNoWriMo 2018 Update: Day 8
NaNoWriMo Book Tag
In the spirit of NaNoWriMo (since it is the beginning of November), I thought I would do a book tag revolving around the theme of National Novel Writing Month. And I found one posted a couple years ago on Youtube by Kristina Horner. 1. How many times have you done NaNoWriMo? Technically, two. I'm not … Continue reading NaNoWriMo Book Tag
NaNoWriMo 2018: Day 4 Update
We are four days into NaNoWriMo. Gosh, this month I seem to be so undisciplined when it comes to writing. I'll write a lot one day, and just skip writing the next day. I'm also not calculating how many words I should be writing each day. Math and me just do not care for each … Continue reading NaNoWriMo 2018: Day 4 Update
NaNoWriMo, 2018: Day 1 (Thank you, readers!)
NaNoWriMo is starting! I'm super excited but mostly terrified. Thank you for everyone who voted yesterday in my poll. I was honestly surprised how many people voted for #2, Peppermint Poison with a Pinch of Paris (it finished with about 53% of the vote). It was definitely one I did not think many would choose. In … Continue reading NaNoWriMo, 2018: Day 1 (Thank you, readers!)
Camp NaNoWriMo: Day 1
And into the pool of madness, hysteria, and writing we jump. I've been so busy with life I haven't been writing any books recently, so to get back into it feels exciting but also terrifying. Unlike in November, this NaNoWriMo I am trying to take my time writing this book, both because it's historical and … Continue reading Camp NaNoWriMo: Day 1
NaNoWriMo Day 30
Current Word Count: 50,146 I did it! Honestly, I wasn't sure I would and I was hoping to get a little higher word count, but my story came to an end and I did reach the 50,000 goal, so I'm happy. For everyone who completed the challenge, congratulations! It will almost feel weird to not … Continue reading NaNoWriMo Day 30
NaNoWriMo Day 29
Current Word Count: 49,043 I have less than a thousand words left! I considered just finishing today, but decided that I needed something to do for the last day. As it is, it will be easy to finish up my word count tomorrow (I always did like to cut things a little close). I want … Continue reading NaNoWriMo Day 29
NaNoWriMo Day 28
Current Word Count: 47,715 And I'm almost there. I'm almost there. There's been trials and tribulations. You know I've had my share. But I've climbed a mountain. I've crossed a river. And I'm almost there! If you get that reference, I am super impressed. Before NaNoWriMo, I didn't usually drink coffee (maybe once a week … Continue reading NaNoWriMo Day 28
NaNoWriMo Day 27
Current Word Count: 46,006 I've just reached the climax of my story! It may go a little over fifty thousand words by the end, but it should be pretty close. It does seem a bit short for a novel, but I've noticed that my first drafts tend to be relatively short. One book I wrote … Continue reading NaNoWriMo Day 27
