Have you guys heard of NaNoWriMo?
No, it's not some weird new species of rhino. And yes, that thought was the first that came to my head upon my hearing of this word.
NaNoWriMo is short for National Novel Writing Month. Here's some more from the official website:
"National Novel Writing Month is a fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to novel writing. Participants begin writing November 1. The goal is to write a 175-page (50,000-word) novel by midnight, November 30."
I originally heard about this from this fab lady and was immediately intrigued and inspired.
You see, writing something big has always been on my Bucket List. The thing that's kept me from doing it (as I'm sure is the case with many people) is that I don't have any light at the end of the tunnel. No goal, no reason. Make sense? I'd be doing it strictly for me, and when I do things strictly for me, they kiiinda fall by the wayside. And I know that's really lame, but I'd be lying if I said anything different.
So there's that.
Then I hear about NaNoWriMo, and BAM! I have a goal. Not only do I have a goal, but I have a website, chock full of people with the same exact goal as me. In the same exact amount of time. And most likely with similar fears and anxieties as me.
Gotta love it.
So yes. I am finally going to do it. I'm writin' a novel, folks! What I love about NaNoWriMo is that they advise you to not focus on quality as much as quantity. It's generally the opposite, but this makes total sense. You can go back and edit the hell out of it when November 30th (at midnight!) hits, but the point is to write a novel in a month. To get 'er done and be proud of yourself for doing so.
At any rate, I encourage anyone who has this dream (or has had it and like me, has pretty much kicked it to the curb for one reason or another) to join me. My user name is ABD1350. If you choose to participate, find me and friend me! We can cheer each other on. And cry together when we think there's no hope. And drink together (or apart) when we just can't take it anymore. I really think we'll bring out the best in each other?
And at the end of the
16 comments:
Ali, amazing! I have wanted to write a novel forever, but it always seems so intimidating.
Only problem is November is the worst month ever for me timewise. I am going to think about it though. You will do great!
Way to go, girl! I'll have to cheer you on from the sidelines, though. I'm pretty sure I would create the worst novel ever read by mankind if I tried this.
You think you might let us read it when all is said and done? :)
You go girl, I know you can do this and when the going gets tough you just send me a little text to cheer you on, okay? I think that this is so amazing and since you love to write you are going to do just great. Just remember that when you are ready to give up just keep going on - it will be worth your while. Happy Friday my pazookie lover! XOXO!
Oh my gosh, that's so amazing!! I can't wait to hear all about it!
good luck with it Ali!! hope you can do it this time :)
I have heard of this! Its awesome! I love it, good luck and please share yours!
omg, i am so happy you wrote about this! i am in the same boat as you, so of course i just signed up.
and btw i know i am the worst friend in the world, this has been the worst and most hectic week ever, don't hate me :( <3 you!
Good luck!! I do NaBloPoMo every November and I'm thinking of switching to NaNoWriMo next year!! (a blog post a day for 30 days) Hopefully you'll share some of what you've written!
I hope we all feel better soon... :) Thank you so much!
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That is fantastic Ali!! you will do an amazing job :) ...maybe you'll give a sneak peel ? ;)
you are gonna rock that novel like a hurricane... you know, like in that song (did you know I used to think that song said "raunchy like a hurricane", rather than "rock you like a hurricane" - you should definitely put that in your book)... GOOOOOO ALI!!
You are welcome for the award my love, hope you had a lovely weekend, talk to you soon! XOXO!
WOW! sounds like a plan (: I've never felt I had a flair for writing so I'll have to sit on the sidelines and watch you have a go for it! please give us a peek when you're almost done? (; thank you in advance! have a great week, love xx
Just got caught up on all your blogness. Three weeks with no computer is a long time, but I am so happy to hear how great things have been. Novel in a month? Might join you on that one.
Oh my gosh: I've always wanted to write a book...weird, huh?
I had a roller coaster life! But who'd wanna read it?
Bummer. I hate it when I miss out on stuff like this! I heard about NaNoWriMo a few years ago and I actually own the book about writing a novel in 30 days. I've started 3 novels and haven't finished one yet. I definitely need some sort of push to get me to finish I think. Good luck writing your novel!
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