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Post by Lady Idril on Nov 1, 2006 22:32:02 GMT -5
If you're dying to write the next great novel, then this is the month for you. November happens to be National Novel Writing Month, a fast and furious sprint to pump out a 175-page book -- that's 50,000 words. NaNoWriMo began in San Francisco in 1999 by Chris Baty and 21 friends. By last year, nearly 60,000 scribblers worldwide signed on, with almost 10,000 completing their novels. This project is about output over quality. These proto-novelists whip out horror tales, chick lit, and fantasy yarns with equal gusto. And with hordes of fellow writers taking up the challenge, you don't have to be in a room alone. Part of the attraction of NaNoWriMo is the community it builds around the event. Whether in online forums, over the airwaves, or in cafés, writers depend on one another for advice and support. If you fancy yourself a wordsmith, then turn off the Internet, ditch the grocery list, and stow the vacuum. You have to write 1,667 words (about six pages) a day to keep pace. You'd better get started.- David Price for Yahoo! For more information you can visit the official NaNoWriMo website at nanowrimo.org. Some other helpfull links can be found here  |
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Post by Meluivan Indil on Nov 2, 2006 10:36:09 GMT -5
This actually looks very interesting Idril, but I'm not ready to write that novel just yet. But I'll keep it in mind.
M.
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Post by Lady Mage on Nov 2, 2006 11:24:47 GMT -5
Wow. That's cool!
Cheers, ;D
mage
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Post by Anime Monster on Nov 10, 2006 10:30:39 GMT -5
I don't think I'm going to write my novel that fast...I do have one though that I want to do, my problem is characters...actually, I have two (the other one has problems with writers block...maybe re-reading it would helf...)
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Post by Lady Idril on Nov 10, 2006 14:54:42 GMT -5
I know what you mean, Anime. Especially about writer's block. I can never get through one scene before I'm out of gusto. Re-reading usually helps me, though, sometimes. Edit: I found an article on Fiction Factor: 10 Ways to Beat Writer's Block *reads fervently* |
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Post by LadyRiona on Nov 12, 2006 13:51:11 GMT -5
Is there a rule against having one almost finished, then submitting it later? Like, if I started one now, and ended up submitting it next year, would that be "against the rules"? xD It does sound like a fun thing, and I have plenty of ideas, I'm just like...not able to "catch up" to it now. It's the 12th! ^^;;;; That's 72 pages due.
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Post by Lady Idril on Nov 12, 2006 14:58:32 GMT -5
lol, I have no idea Ri xD I didn't know about it til the first of the month so I hadn't had time to prepare. If I'd known I definitely would've done it, just for the experience if nothing else. But I suppose I'll wait til next year.
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