I'm doing NaNoWriMo

[happydalek]

Because, well, why the hell not? 

I've actually never even attempted it before, but given my difficulty with finishing things unless I have a deadline smack in my face, maybe it'll be the motivation I need to Just Do It, yanno?  Seems pretty low-risk.  The worst that'll happen is I won't finish it, which is exactly what happens most of the rest of the time.  I'm probably crazy for trying it this year, since most of November is going to be me busting my hump on ten-hour days in the field and living in hotels without a computer, but this is my first November in 16 years where I don't have school obligations sapping my time and creative energy, which makes me think such a venture may be compossible. Carpe diem, right?

The real tricky part is going to be coming up with a story.  I have so many projects started that part of me is reluctant to scrape together something new, but it's only fair to do so.  

So, here I am in NaNo's database.  Make me feel obligated, people! 

Comments

[rhube.livejournal.com]

Good luck! I never have the time for this, but I've seen some people come up with some good shit as a result.

[happydalek.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I don't know if I have the time for this, really (I expect a lot of my evenings will consist of me falling asleep clutching an empty notepad, but still), but it's always nice to try new things. I hope you manage to fit it in one of these years. ;-)

[ghost2.livejournal.com]

You've reminded me that I want to sign up this year. So now you should feel obligated to finish, because I intend to and I'll feel superior if I do and you don't. ;)

I have a plot in mind. If Stephenie Meyer could get that Twilight series published, I like the looks of that vampire-novel market.

[happydalek.livejournal.com]

Oh, sweet Jeebus, vampire novels?!

In the interest of fairness, I graciously leave that sub-genre to you. Am I not generous?

Good luck to us both!

[naushika.livejournal.com]

Yay, NaNo! Good luck!! This will be my 5th attempt. I have tried and failed four times before this, hehe. But likewise, this is my first November where I don't have school responsibilities, so I'm feeling good about my chances. I added you to my buddy list (I'm Grawp)!

[happydalek.livejournal.com]

Whee! NaNo buddies! Let us keep each other motivated!

Good luck to you. Any story ideas yet?