Well, we've got a victory thread for those of us who have crossed the finish line, but what about the rest of us who are struggling? And consequently want to beat their novels over the head with a rubber trout? Or a stick? Or a Fender guitar?
Vent your frustrations here and we'll give you coffee, cookies, and hugs to help soothe the NaNo pain.
In the meantime, I'm sending positive writing mojo to each of you!
EDIT: Changed the title but it's not as epic as it could've been; there's apparently a limit on how long the title can be. ;)
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ML for British Columbia: Elsewhere
Email: kamloops_bc@nanowrimo.org
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Nov 16, 2007 - 16 37
Where are the cookies? I need cookies!
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Nov 16, 2007 - 17 22
*hands over a big plate of cookies* Eat up!
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Nov 16, 2007 - 17 34
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups oatmeal
1/4 tsp salt
1tsp baking soda
1ttsp baking powder
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, tightly packed
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
3oz dark chocolate, grated
3/4 cup chopped pecans
Preheat oven to 375F. In a medium bowl, combine flour, oatmeal, salt, soda and powder until well combined. In a large bowl, blend sugars with an electrix mixer on medium speed. Add butter and cream together to form a grainy paste. Scrape down sides of bowl, then add eggs and vanilla. Add flour mixture and combine, being careful not to overmix. Fold in chocolate chips, grated chocolate and pecans. Chill dough for 1 hour. Drop by large spoonfuls (a 1 oz ice cream scoop is ideal) onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 10 minutes, until just begining to brown. Remove and let set for a minutes before placing on a cooling rack.
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Nov 16, 2007 - 20 11
For those of us who need immediate oral gratification and can't wait for "baking time", here's another recipe that's really quick to make, and very good.
Chocolate Nut Bark
1 - 12 oz. pkg. of semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup of toasted slivered almonds
Melt chocolate chips (med. temp. in microwave for 2-3 minutes works well)
Stir in almonds
Spread thinly on wax paper covered cookie sheet and chill until firm
Break into pieces and FEAST on chocolate!!!!
A little chocolate (no, a LOT of chocolate) does wonders for your creativity. :-)
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Nov 16, 2007 - 22 42
Mmmmm, chocolate.
If my novel gets published I promise to dedicate it to chocolate :D
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Nov 17, 2007 - 01 39
Can I suggest you change the name to the "I want to beat my novel over the head with an extra large dark chocolate bar with almond and orange flavouring " support group.
Doesn't have as nice a ring to it but it's a whole lot more tasty and has at least 10 more words.
Word count tricks are important, you know.....
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Nov 17, 2007 - 16 44
I'd have to second that! Did anyone notice the Christmas chocolates are already in the stores? Time for a quick trip away from the computer for something decadent and tasty, indulgently packaged.....dark, yummy chocolate........back later!
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Nov 21, 2007 - 09 09
*beats her characters into submission* LISTEN TO ME, DARN IT!
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Nov 21, 2007 - 12 24
What about the opposite problem? My MC just sat down in the middle of the woods last night and refused to do anything. I guess he's on strike!
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Nov 21, 2007 - 16 06
Beat them with a rubber trout until they continue on their journey(s)! I have to tie mine up in order to get them to behave.
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Nov 23, 2007 - 18 23
ooh ooh! yay for recipes!
Peanut butter cookies are my favourite though :)
2 c flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup peanut butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 lg eggs
1 tsp vanilla
~Stir together flour, b. soda, b. powder and salt
~Beat together butter, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy
~Add eggs and vanilla to sugar mix then gradually mix in flour
(for best results, cool 2-4 hours, though I never do!)
~Roll small balls of dough and place on baking sheet, press down on balls with sugar-coated fork
~Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown
yum!