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Today is the start of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Now I first heard about this through one of the blogs that I follow, last November. Its a yearly event. The idea is that you sign up and write your novel, with the catch being that you are actually aiming to write 50000 words during the month.
The NaNoWriMo website allows you to interact with others doing it and keep track of your progress. At the end, if you manage to write 50000+ words, you can upload your novel to the website to be checked and then you receive a certificate. How to page so you can answer all your questions.
When I read about it last year it was already part way through November so I made a mental note to do it this year. Well, as to be expected, I forgot about it until about 3 days ago. Now I am torn, should I or shouldn't I do it. I have no outline organised and we have a few events on this month.Am I going to be able to write every day, well truthfully, no. And of course, I went blank and could not think of a single story idea. Generally I can come up with multiple ideas a day.
I always wrote when I was in school, both primary and high. To be honest I didn't stop writing on a regular basis until I started full time work and all the overtime that went with that. Now I only work part time as I am a mum so really I should be able to make time. To be honest it's the no outline bit that is my biggest stress. (I came up with an ide that I liked.)
So here I am, the first day of it, still procrastinating. (I'm having day surgery in a few hours, nothing major, but not helping with the decision making process.) To be honest I think I should just go for it and do it. I should be able to write a plan as I go.
Decision Made! I will do it! Really the worst that can happen is if I don't get to 50000 words. And even that is no drama because the important thing is that I gave it a go.
Are any of you doing NaNoWriMo?
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