The Insanity of November
As you know if you follow my blog at all, November is National Novel Writing Month. It is an insane time and (hats off to Carollyn for inspiring the title of this blog) it has come to be the month I look forward to more than any other, because it is the time I allow myself to just write. I don't write with an editor's eye, I don't think about whether or not the story is marketable, I don't worry about what others will think. I just write.
This year has been especially tough, because I came down with a nasty cold last week, so I didn't get off to the start I wanted, but as of today, I am back on track!
If you have ever thought about writing, November is the month to give it a try.
And if you decide to give it a try, give it a serious try. Here are my tips for success:
1. Tell everyone what you're doing.
2. Schedule time to write every day.
3. Set a daily goal for yourself.
4. Get on the NaNo site before NaNo starts (b/c it will be slow as molasses for the first few days in Nov) and look around.
5. Find a local group and participate. If there isn't a local group, create one.
6. Draw a picture of your internal editor, drop the picture in a drawer and slam it shut. Better yet, burn it. The picture, not the drawer.
7. Reward yourself for your success. Last year I redid my scraproom. I'm sitting in it now! :o)
8. Expect success.
9. Keep plenty of chocolate on hand.
10. Invest in an adequate supply of caffeine. The method of transmittal to your bloodstream is up to you.
And, now, it's your turn. If you are a NaNo'er, what are your tips for success? (bonus points if you can tell how many words this post is without cutting & pasting it into word!)
Happy NaNo'ing!
Elle
This year has been especially tough, because I came down with a nasty cold last week, so I didn't get off to the start I wanted, but as of today, I am back on track!
If you have ever thought about writing, November is the month to give it a try.
And if you decide to give it a try, give it a serious try. Here are my tips for success:
1. Tell everyone what you're doing.
2. Schedule time to write every day.
3. Set a daily goal for yourself.
4. Get on the NaNo site before NaNo starts (b/c it will be slow as molasses for the first few days in Nov) and look around.
5. Find a local group and participate. If there isn't a local group, create one.
6. Draw a picture of your internal editor, drop the picture in a drawer and slam it shut. Better yet, burn it. The picture, not the drawer.
7. Reward yourself for your success. Last year I redid my scraproom. I'm sitting in it now! :o)
8. Expect success.
9. Keep plenty of chocolate on hand.
10. Invest in an adequate supply of caffeine. The method of transmittal to your bloodstream is up to you.
And, now, it's your turn. If you are a NaNo'er, what are your tips for success? (bonus points if you can tell how many words this post is without cutting & pasting it into word!)
Happy NaNo'ing!
Elle
WOO-HOO! This is the month that your eyelids droop, you energy lags, and ... well, you develop a little odor in that fave tee-shirt. Ha! You rock during November! Go get 'em!
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Ahh...that time of the year when your eyelids drop, your energy wans, and your favorite t-shirt gets...well...just a little smelly! Gotta love it! Go get 'em, girl!
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