Tuesday, November 10, 2009

NaNoWriMo 2009!

For those of you who don't know, November is National November Writing Month. It's a yearly event where people sign up, sharpen their e-pencils, and spend the entire month WRITING A NOVEL. And I'm doing it this year.

Basically, you've got 30 day to write 50,000 words. If you're smart, you've already prepared a story outline in October and got all of your details worked out, so you'll be ready to do nothing but write the story in November. If you're not smart, you'll have to write like your hair is on fire to make the deadline on November 30. Guess which category I'm in?

*looks up at her flame-wreathed head and sighs*

Don't worry about writing a GOOD novel. Unless you're a pro or unless you write a lot on a regular basis, you're probably going to write 50,000 words of really awful stuff. It's okay! You only have to keep one thing in mind: FINISH.

Write and write like a crazy person every day and just finish. That's all! You can fix it later, if you want.

So what do you get if you win? Just the chance to say that yes, I have written a novel! Definitely worth it for me.

BTW, needlessly naughty student outfit courtesy of:
Dress: [L3ASH] Knit Argyle Mini Dress [Blue]
Hair: Calla Myrtle (Black Fire)
Armwarmers: [Sassy Kitty Designs] Sassy Belted Armwarmers Black
Collar: *Curious Kitties* Elegant Lace Neck Bracer - Black
Glasses: -NALA-*Gawky*
School Accessories: Reek - Reeker Keeper, ~Scribble~ Jelly Pens (Black)