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Post by Ximena on Nov 1, 2012 15:40:37 GMT -5
I hope everyone had a productive first day!!
I forgot I have ONE more tip for productive writing (it's something I often struggle with myself) - resist the urge to go back and revise/re-read... just keep plunging ahead and trust that you'll iron out any problems/inconsistencies later... it's the best way to make sure you keep writing instead of getting bogged down in what you already have!!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2012 14:39:17 GMT -5
MAJOR confidence CRISIS although I know I have a good story I feel 1600 words or so in that it is BORING. I think it is the pressure (hand to forehead and deep sigh)
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Post by Ximena on Nov 2, 2012 19:27:27 GMT -5
Today was much harder than yesterday. I managed a fair word count, and I really like the story, but it did not fly out of my brain through my fingertips like it did yesterday. I would not worry about boring, or even if it is good. Try to turn off the editor and just enjoy the ride. You can think about adding spice after December 1.  Yes... Try to just keep writing. Remember, as Hemingway said, "The first draft of anything is shit." |
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Post by janewheeler on Nov 2, 2012 22:36:41 GMT -5
Today really was harder. I have my whole scene list, and today I got hung up in details again -- bigger ones, like how much he can actually walk and what his mom's name is and all that. Blergh.
But I still plan to stay on pace tonight!
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Post by Ximena on Nov 16, 2012 16:25:06 GMT -5
How is everyone doing so far? I know Annie already met her goal - WTG! I've been spending the past few days getting my outline/timeline straight. I'm at about 30K, plus or minus. That's where I stalled out last year, but hoping I can at least make the 50K goal by the end of the month, even if the book ends up being longer (which it likely will be). I posted an excerpt on my blog, if anyone is curious... chiealeman.com/nanowrimo-new-project-az-monster-excerpt/ |
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Post by tuna on Nov 17, 2012 2:48:14 GMT -5
congratulations all you guys. its amazing what you have achieved. a big round for you. I have too much work this month, maybe I'll be able to join you guys next year...
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Post by tuna on Nov 17, 2012 2:50:12 GMT -5
are we going to see any of the NaNoWriMo novels on our blog this time? I'm so excited by the combined power of all those stories that have just come into being. its like a child who knows his parents have already got him a birthday gift but its hiding in the closet
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2012 8:52:30 GMT -5
Annabelle, any chance of you sending me your spare words... am a bit behind in mine |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2012 18:55:37 GMT -5
I did it, I managed to catch up. I did 5049 words, grant you only giving me a safety of 6 words but it is such a relief. Thank goodness there are only 30 days in November. I think I will need a year to recover.
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Post by Ximena on Nov 30, 2012 17:02:28 GMT -5
Congrats to fellow Nano winners!!!! We did it!!! Ditto ! |
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