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okapi_jeff

NaNo NaNo

Oct 13, 2004 11:31

November is National Novel Writing Month, as declared by... someone. I have no idea who. But regardless, it's a nifty deal. The goal is to write an entire novel in one month -- 50,000 words (that's 200 pages in standard 250-word-per-page publisher-speak). If you've ever said "I'd really like to write something someday", this is as good a time ( Read more... )

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den_down_unda October 13 2004, 12:58:54 UTC

I'm very tempted to join in, but it's a game-time decision for me, as I'm very busy with the play right now, and likely to be busy (with different stuff) in November.

spenceraloysius October 13 2004, 14:43:29 UTC

How much did you write last year?

okapi_jeff October 13 2004, 15:03:33 UTC

Hm... I think I got just over 20K words. I want to get back to that draft when I'm done with this one, because I think it's got real potential, but this one has to come first. It's the one I've spent the most time working on.

another victim. anonymous October 13 2004, 20:58:13 UTC

I'm going to try, too. I'll be suprised if I get much beyond a few thousand words, but I do have the beginnings of an idea and also will have two weeks of vacation next month, which might help or hurt. I've always wanted to try to write a novel but have never actually tried. Progress will be noted on my blog as well. Chuck (Janil).

Re: another victim. okapi_jeff October 18 2004, 08:51:07 UTC

Chuck --

Through my writer's group, I've got a bunch of resources that might help you flesh out your ideas and get ready to start speed-drafting. If you'd like to take a look at them, I can certainly pass them on.

I bet you get past a few thousand words. :)

jeditigger October 14 2004, 05:59:43 UTC

I've yet to determine whether I'll participate...depends on how things go on the other project. :)