Leap Into Life
National Novel Month......
Caffeine, loud music, and rushed writing. An expedited version of the writing process. No boundaries and limits until you start editing. A bunch of (potentially) crazy people trying to write 50,000 words. Why would anyone do this? National Novel Month, also known as Nanowrimo, is a movement of people trying to write a novel in November (like 50,000 words). It's a crazy endeavor, one that I've participated in for the past three years- with a lower word count goal. This year, I'm taking on 50,000 words and want you to do it with me! Why? Let me give you a few random reasons in no particular order....
Still not convinced? Let me put it simply: you need a novel in your life! You need a challenge that you can conquer. And what better time to do it than November. Yes, I know that more than half of the people that read this, won't write for National Novel Month. But the one person that reads this and thinks, "Hey I think I could do. That sounds pretty cool." I'm talking to you. Write the novel. Plan excessively or just wing it. Write late into the night or before the world wakes up. Update your word count goal when you remember. Create flawed characters and ones the reader falls in love with. Build intense situations with no way out except the one you think of halfway through. November is your month. Go online to the Nanowrimo Website and make an account. Start your adventure and join me for the journey. I'll be updating frequently with tips and encouragement, so you might as well write that novel you're scared to write and be sure to subscribe here. Last year, I compared Nanowrimo to an ocean. But this year, as I'm changing my strategy to reach 50,000, I'm taking a different approach. In November, I'll be climbing a mountain. It's a little daunting but slowly, I'm packing my backpack and filling my water bottle. I know that it'll be a hard climb but we both know that the view at the top will be stunning. Completely worth it! Whether it's a novel or something else, let's conquer our mountains this November!
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Saltare Into Life
10/15/2015 04:13:56 pm
Thank you Maisie! I really appreciate your support!!! Good luck with your homework.....
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