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NaNoWriMo 2015

November 1, 2015 Writing No comments

NaNoWriMo starts today, so I might not be posting much this month.

For those of you who aren’t familiar with NaNoWriMo, it is a yearly writing challenge to write the first draft of a 50,000 word novel in one month. It takes place every November. I haven’t participated in a number of years, but I would like to give it another shot. I’m not sure if I will have time to write 50,000 words, in addition to classes and work, but I will sure try!

I still have my previous NaNoWriMo manuscripts sitting on my hard drive. Maybe one day I’ll open them up and decide what might be salvageable after some heavy editing. The point of NaNoWriMo is simply to write as much as you can. You can always go back and edit it later if you decide to publish.

My novel for this year’s NaNoWriMo will be based on different fairy tales, folklore, and mythology. My main character is a mermaid princess, who is also a witch. Her familiar is a squid. I know, it sounds cheesy, but that’s what I want to write! She is selfish, manipulative, and is prone to misusing her magic, which will ultimately be her undoing. That is all I’m going to say about my idea for my novel right now.

Anyway, if you are participating in NaNoWriMo and are looking for writing buddies, feel free to add me!

Camp NaNoWriMo!

May 17, 2012 Writing 2 comments

I haven’t done NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month for the uninitiated) in several years, but I’ve been thinking about trying to edit and publish my 2005, 2006, and 2008 NaNoWriMo novels, as well as getting back into writing on a regular basis. As though the universe heard my thoughts, I got an email yesterday about Camp NaNoWriMo.

NaNoWriMo is a month-long writing challenge in which participants attempt to write the first draft of a 50,000 word novel in one month. The event is held every year in November. Camp NaNoWriMo is the same thing, but in June and August this year.

I “won” in 2005, 2006, and 2008. I attempted it in 2007 and 2009, but didn’t actually finished. After 2009, I just kinda forgot about it. The three years I won, I wrote sci fi, whereas the 2 years I didn’t, I attempted fantasy. Needless to say, though I don’t have any ideas for a plot yet, I’m probably going to go with science fiction. I’m going to be super crazy and try the June and August Camp NaNoWriMo challenge. That’s two full novels by the end of summer!

Who else wants to join me for Camp NaNoWriMo? Post in the comments.

Even if you are too intimidated by the idea of writing a novel in only a month, give it a try anyway!

Also, if you have an idea for a plot you’d like me to write, post it here! I may mention you in the acknowledgments if I end up using it!