Looking for Competitors

InkTrace — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:17:03 +0000

Hi Nanowrimos -- Are you the type who thrives on competition? Someone who enjoys smack talk and could use a group to keep you accountable - daily - of your word count? Do you know, deep down, - if you were truly honest with yourself - that you'll most likely still be writing on the last day of Nanowrimo, trying to reach that (according to some) measly 50k? If so, then this is the place for you! Save this forum link and come back each day to report on your progress, defend your honor, and (if you are ever so lucky), boast about your word count. So, are you in? Respond below and friend everyone who posts, since it looks like (with the new website changes) our current word counts aren't posted anymore. May the odds be in your favor, InkTrace

Re: Looking for Competitors

lisa86 — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:17:40 +0000

I know I shouldn't post here but... I'm sure I could use some people who taunt me when I slack off, lol. I'm at 11,067 words right now. But if my soon-to-be not-really-a-novel was a TV show, at this point we'd be about 10 minutes into the pilot. What can I say, I get wordy when I have the opportunity. How are people doing?

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E.M. Jeanmougin — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 03:16:49 +0000

I'm at 7.5k and I have the opposite problem. I feel like some of the chapters are really sparse but I'm not going back to editing them. That's for next month. At this rate, I'm sure I can make the goal but...y'know...that's if I don't get real lazy.

Re: Looking for Competitors

InkTrace — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 03:51:13 +0000

Welcome, Lisa86 and E.M. Jeanmougin. Well, you two are definitely doing well, but I know from experience, a lot can happen in 30 days. It doesn't take much to get offtrack, and I'll send all of my distractions your way. I'm holding myself to the 1667 words a day, and I thought I was doing well. But if you two are my competitors, I suppose I have some writing I need to do!

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J.Kievsky — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 03:57:49 +0000

I am also a prodigious word-spewer, apparently. I only got up to chapter 5 on my pre-November outline (out of 20-30?) but I'm still in chapter 1 with 8,000 words, and chapter 3 is going to be really long. At this rate I may *never* have to figure out what happens past chapter five.

Re: Looking for Competitors

InkTrace — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:59:52 +0000

Well, a published novel tends to be 75,000 to 150,000 words (depends on the genre), so looks like you're in good shape for that. But, since this is suppose to be slam talk here, I am going to point out to all of you that slow and steady is the best way to go. With those speeds, you're likely to burn out very soon!

Re: Looking for Competitors

InkTrace — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:31:26 +0000

Everyone posted yesterday their word counts and it looks like no one has added anything today. Wow, I am so going to pass all of you. *cracks knuckles* I honestly thought you'd blow me out of the water, but you're already sitting back, thinking you're at a comfortable number. This'll be easy! Here I come!

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Kaleidoscope27 — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:37:57 +0000

Bring it on :p Current word count is 7,000. Tomorrow I have a 2 hour write-in and on Saturday I have a 2 hour train journey. Both with NO INTERNET! Followed by a stay in London with no Internet on my laptop (but one kinda clingy, neglected boyfriend so I guess that'll balance out the lack of Internet there.) Basically, my word count is gonna SOAR! ;)

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J.Kievsky — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:44:24 +0000

Sun's setting so I'm finally inside, and I've still got seven hours before bedtime, so we'll see about that.

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J.Kievsky — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:54:44 +0000

Pfft, you know you're just going to fall asleep on that train ride.

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LadyTapreea — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 02:13:50 +0000

yeah I totally need someone to get my butt in gear, 834 words in total day three. I want to say its because my computer broke but that's a lie i could be writing all the time on my mom's. so trash talk my face off just so i'll prove you wrong, please.

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lisa86 — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 02:46:56 +0000

The Day 3 Curse, which happens to everything I start, hit me today and I wrote next to nothing until past 2.30 in the evening - I played Mahjong, for god's sake, even my procrastination sucked today - at which point I wrote about a thousand words in less than half an hour. I got a little carried away and elements of the governments of several alien races now look down on humans. Oops. Right now I'm at 12,438 words, it's late but I'm not quitting till I hit 13k. Right now I'm kind of on a roll and explaining things I never intended to happen so I'll keep going for now. Sleep is for pansies anyway, am I right? I don't see a word count from YOU either, InkTrace. LadyTapreea, I would say you're above such pathetic excuses, but I don't know you yet. Prove me right, or prove me wrong - we'll see when you post your word count tomorrow.

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lisa86 — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 02:59:54 +0000

I just wrote 600+ words since my last post. Beat me, please.

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EMT-TKJ — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 03:46:48 +0000

I'm here!! I'm at day 3 with 9623 words and counting. hey, I still have fifteen min in my time zone!

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KellyinCA — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 05:01:14 +0000

Day 3 and I have 7,000 words (which seems like total slacking next to you folk!) and I'm up to chapter 6. Right now the chapters are pretty brief as I lay the ground work for the first people who are dying. Pretty soon we'll begin actually hunting down the killer and those chapter are three times as long. I'm hoping to add 3,000 words/day since my final will be closer to 100,000 and it's just part 1 of a series. I wrote the sequel to this piece last year and that one needs to be extended. Then I'll write the companion pieces that revolve around the other characters.

Re: Looking for Competitors

invdrzim — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 22:46:50 +0000

Love playful trash-talk and the people who can simultaneously take it and dish it out. I'm in! About to start writing for the first time today; still at 8K.

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LadyTapreea — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 23:34:41 +0000

so no change in the word count but OMG I GOT A NEW COMPUTER MY PARENTS ARE SO AWESOME. I so excited I just hide it !!!! They surprised me today so I have no excuse but I love my new computer !

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LilithDee — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 23:41:16 +0000

Oh yay! Boasting! Ribbing! Procrastinating! My favorite things all in one thread. : ) LadyTapreea - that's freaking sweet! You better get writing on that thing! New computers are so exciting, it should be able to propel you forward out of sheer giddiness. Your post made me feel kind of giddy cause it reminded me of how I felt to get my new computer almost a year ago. I'm at... 11,455. My goal for today is still 12,000 or more, since I'm trying to go with 3k a day for as long as I can stand to do that. I keep procrastinating... it got so bad today (I didn't start writing until after 5 and I do not have a job or school at the moment...) that I finally opened up Write or Die, wrote a scene twice, and broke the fourth wall, which I kept telling myself I absolutely would not do! I'll be back when I reach 12,000, and if I manage it without breaking any walls or impersonating Negative Nancy towards my own writing, I'll hand out some kind of virtual smile-inducing something-or-other. *sigh* This is day four. I really should still be capable of coherency.

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LadyTapreea — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 02:11:49 +0000

so today I started with 834 words right now I have 1858 over double! I love my new laptop!

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J.Kievsky — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 02:19:56 +0000

You won't be able to keep it up, you've already run out of walls to break to boost your word count!

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J.Kievsky — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 02:24:47 +0000

Ugh. Today was a bad day, my main character spent the entire day thinking about the complexities of his country's political system while waiting for a ride. I broke 12000 though, and tomorrow can't possibly be worse.

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InkTrace — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 03:52:18 +0000

Alright, now we have a competition going! So, it's still Day 4 here, we should be at 6,668 words. I know I'm slacking but that's only because I haven't written yet today. Thought I'd stir things up here before I get to work. But go ahead - send all your hits this way. I can take it. LadyTapreea, what's this with 1,858? Are you even trying? You know Day 5 isn't too far behind, if it isn't already here for you. :-P E.M. Jeanmougin, Kaleidoscope27, KellyinCA, and invdrzim - keeping just ahead of the daily average. You're only a few thousand ahead of me and I plan to beat you all tonight! You better start writing now or I'll be leaving you far behind! lisa86, J.Kievsky, EMT-TKJ, and LilithDee - what's this 12,000+ word count? Don't you have lives? I encourage you to take a break, get some sleep, and maybe even add in some food. You're looking good, so no need to push yourself. Here's a some cheese doodles to remind you what food tastes like. I'd like to see you type with cheese fingers... Alright, you all have been enough of a distraction. Time to work some magic!

Re: Looking for Competitors

InkTrace — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 03:54:19 +0000

It's coming, Lisa86. You ready for it?

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J.Kievsky — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 04:13:00 +0000

[quote]Don't you have lives?[/quote] NOPE You better get on that word count, InkTrace. I'm looking at your stats page and instead of climbing that stairway to heaven, it looks like you're walking in place.

Re: Looking for Competitors

J.Kievsky — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 04:14:31 +0000

Here's your chance to prove that it was the *computer* that was the problem.

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InkTrace — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 04:29:30 +0000

Thanks for your concern, J.Kievsky. ;-) Yeah, I wasn't able to work on my story yesterday, but don't worry - I've been making lots of mental notes. I have enough material to make at least today's average. Already over 1k since you last checked my stats and I'm not done yet!

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LilithDee — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 05:26:43 +0000

Oh noes! I will not accept this! My room is an octagon!

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LilithDee — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 05:34:26 +0000

I've changed my word goal for the month to 100k. So even though I broke 12k, I suddenly feel a little behind. InkTrace LIVES? What are these LIVES you speak of? Do they have cheese puffs? ...I want to nom on cheese puffs now. Thanks a lot! And come on... you're almost a whole... 80something words from your word goal today! Where are those 80 words, huh? Huh?! xD LadyTapreea You show that computer who's boss! Careful it doesn't show ya back, though. Do not let the shiny distract you. (Like I am... ooh shiny forums...)

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InkTrace — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 05:58:37 +0000

LilithDee, yes, lives do contain cheese puffs. You could also go to the movies and enjoy fresh popcorn (nothing but the best for you!). Something to think about, especially if you need a break. You could even call it research for your novel, since there's lots of hero movies out. :) 80 words have been claimed and more! I'm now trying to reach Saturday's goal. Your taunting is like cheers to my ears. But, I admit, I've beaten J.Kievsky's 2,643 word count for the day and I'm very satisfied with that. Oh, what the hell. I'll try to break 8k before I head to bed.

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akizakura — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 10:09:39 +0000

I could use the push, since I'm a bit behind at 5,104, but I have to proctor a test this morning and writing is one of the ONLY things I CAN do! I'm coming for you guys! Mwahaha!

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DarkAngel — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 18:29:33 +0000

Can I be an incentive for everyone else to catch up? I'm currently just over 16000 words, well ahead of schedule. I was planning on reaching 50k by the 25th, but I think I'll be early at the rate I'm writing.

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LilithDee — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 18:45:19 +0000

Ah! That is incentive! I'm only at 13k. I will catch up!

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invdrzim — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 00:29:10 +0000

@InkTrace We'll see who's leaving who behind by tonight! I just got off work, and now I'm back at my typewriter ready to pound out a few. And yes, I am very aware of how awkward that last part sounds. @DarkAngel Jeez, talk about incentive! I don't know why, but I can picture all of us stealthily and steadily speed-walking our way to higher word counts. Ah, mental imagery! What would us writers be without you? :)

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InkTrace — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 06:07:38 +0000

Dark Angel, you come in all cocky and already LilithDee (current leader!) and EMT-TKJ are ahead of you, with lisa86 not too far behind. You better get some writing - looks like you're in for a fight instead of cruising to the top. J.Kievsky could had reached you, if he/she had tried. (Apparently, it wasn't worth the effort) invdrzim, I could have sworn you were at 8k yesterday. I was just a few hundred behind. Where did you pull 13k from? I'm impressed, or did I read your stats wrong? I really don't care for the new stats board. I was hoping to pass you tonight, but that's going to have to be another day. You're safe, for now. Why don't you kick back and take Sunday off? E.M. Jeanmougin, you're now the person for me to beat. You're making it easy, with just adding 808 words today. At that rate, I'll have you passed tomorrow. Please, stay relaxed. No need to worry. My beating you was inevitable anyway. Kaleidoscope27, what happened to this weekend explosion of words? You're barely keeping up with the daily average, though I admit that I went back to my story to add a few more words so I can be head of you. If this weekend was your burst of energy, I'd hate to see what next week is going to look like for you. KellyinCA, you wrote even less than E.M. Jeanmougin. You're not going to make the finish line with that kind of progress! Just a friendly tip, since I'm way ahead of you. You may want to increase your daily average. Those 10k days are really painful and you'll be lucky to survive them. (Trust me - I've been there) Now get writing and become a contender in this competition! akizakura, welcome to the race! That's gutsy jumping in today without adding any word count to your story. I not sure if you are hoping that declaring you need a kick in the butt would get you into gear, but I thought I'd send that kick *wammmmm* to get you started. Now get off the message boards and start putting some words to your story. LadyTapreea, day 3 and you're still at 1,858? Folks, here's our first drop out! You're so not going to reach chapter two with that progress, let alone the end. I won't be referring to you again until you start seriously adding some words. :-P I could be using this paragraph adding to my own story... -InkTrace

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J.Kievsky — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 14:46:28 +0000

Not worth the effort is spot on. Usually I write at night, but yesterday was THE Big (polo) Game. Good thing I can still hit 2k typing madly in between chukkers, which is like what, a whole day's work for you, InkTrace? DarkAngel: I'm coming for you, today or tomorrow. You really kicked back after that first 16k. At this rate, you won't be finished by the 25th, you'll be hunched over your computer while the rest of us are sitting back and enjoying our turkey.

Re: Looking for Competitors

invdrzim — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 23:26:32 +0000

@InkTrace I've added you to my buddies so I can keep one eye on your stats as I sleep ;)

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InkTrace — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 04:07:33 +0000

Thanks for the good laugh, J.Kievsky! *lol* Hey, hey, I'm working full-time here and staying above the daily word count. My progress is right where it should be. If I wanted to blow through this 50k in less than a month, well, then what's the point of asking for competitors? No, I like the slow torture, the steady rhythm and the camaraderie of fellow writers for 30 days. Oh, and I really enjoy this hearty bantering... Your 17k isn't bad, but there was no polo game today and all you could do was write 1,767 words? I'm disappointed.

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InkTrace — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 04:11:44 +0000

@invdrzim Darn you!!!! (Can we swear on this board? I'm not sure, so taking the high road here) I made my Sunday word count last night and I was going to take the night off tonight. But you had to go and write NOTHING? Really? And then you post this??? You're only 2k ahead of me and, well, now I can't sleep until I make you sweat. Thank you. THANK YOU. Now I have no choice but to send nightmares your way. I hope you are happy!

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InkTrace — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 06:12:32 +0000

So, today's goal was 10,002. How did we do? Well, looks like LilithDee has blown us out of the water at 26000+. I haven't seen her back on this board since she took BlackAngel's challenge and went to town with it. I'm guessing she's too good for us now. Maybe she'll show her face again, when she hits that wall that is inevitably coming. We'll see. lisa86's also spending more time writing than here. Geez, should I take that as a hint? Nah. You have a long way before you reach, LilithDee. What are you waiting for? I'm glad to see DarkAngel is making some progress, but time to kick it into gear if you're going to beat LilithDee. Sounds like that one and only post was only intended to be an incentive to us low word-counters than to keep oneself to a higher bar. Trying to make yourself feel good? Well, how did that work out for you? :-P J.Kievsky, apparently, has found something else to entertain the time away, and decided to remain below 2k, once again. Seeing how easy yesterday's words were, I suppose the challenge here is to keep oneself from reaching 50k too fast, while the rest of us are trying to put all the words down as we can. But, seriously, I wonder how much you could write, if you were actually trying... invdrzim, I need to thank you. I would had taken the night off, but you inspired me to kick your butt. Okay, I didn't put much distance between us, but I figure since you were so kind to let me get caught up, I'll give you an extra day to try and bury me. I will be cursing you tomorrow, though, when that darn alarm clock goes off. I'm sure you'll hear me. Kaleidoscope27, I see that you just barely passed me last night. You should had padded that distance, now I hope you enjoy tomorrow's sprint to catch up! You can thank invdrzim for that. akizakura, now you're talking! Almost 6k in one day. You keep that up and you'll reach LilithDee in no time. Someone has to put the pressure on her and I think you'll be the best person for the job. In the same breath, though, I don't feel worried yet. I'd like to see what you put out tomorrow. Think you can reach me? I'd like to see you try! KellyinCA, just above the daily average. That would have been good enough for me, too, but as you see from our (active) writers here, that's not going to put you high on this board. Why don't you challenge yourself and try to beat Akizakura tomorrow? Apparently, it isn't impressive here to do 2k a day. Alright, heading to bed. Happy writing!

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DarkAngel — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:01:58 +0000

Just for the information, I didn't post here because I need the competition. I'm quite happy cruising along at my rate. I'm still doing a minimum of 2000 words a day, which is just fine. I don't need to be absolutely crazy about it. I know I'll finish by my goal or more probably even earlier, which is all that I care about.

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InkTrace — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:11:05 +0000

I'm glad you are happy with your rate, but I don't think this is the right message board for you. I created this thread so that people can compete - push each other to do more and not slack off - and do it in a way that encourages friendly smash talking. Some people find this really motivating and I thought I'd create a place for them here. It sounds like you do not, and that's fine. But you may want to join a different thread that will fit your needs - perhaps the first one posted on this Age Group: 20's forum "Looking for Writing Buddies" or the forum "Shout Out" in the Category "Life During Nano".

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writeandknow — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:32:13 +0000

I'm behind because I think I have lost a scene. Oh, well. It'll get there eventually. Right now at about 10K. At least my character hasn't tried to throw the whole plot. BAD character. Now, when you get mad at me because I'm writing the kidnap scene, remember that YOU requested this...

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invdrzim — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:18:58 +0000

Muahaha! Thank goodness for time zones >:D

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invdrzim — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 02:23:58 +0000

I'm aiming to break 15K tonight! :game face ON:

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J.Kievsky — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 03:27:57 +0000

After a poor showing this weekend, I decided to start the week off doing less blustering and more working. Looks like I was the only one! So I'll kick back after this and let InkTrace blow some more hot air around, since at ~400 words per rant, we're apparently infuriating enough to waste a quarter of a day's word count on. Really, I'm flattered, InkTrace, but all those words would be so much more impressive in your novel. 1223? You can pull all of that bravado out of your &@# [let's play it safe] but you can't pull 444 more words out of there too? Lisa86: Apparently she only gets inspiration once every two days or so, or maybe there was just 20k worth of story there. Stumbling behind the frontrunners, and with such a good start. Invdrzim: What happened? You had a good thing going there and then apparently spent all Sunday sleeping. Bogging down. Though, I see you have a few more hours left in your day, so there's time to make Monday worth waking up for. Writeandknow: You can't let those characters tell YOU what to do. But then, you've just got barely enough discipline to keep that word count inching up at par. So let's grow a spine, tell those characters to sit down, shut up, and let yourself squeeze the words out of every resulting bruise and bloodstain from that kidnapping scene. LilithDee: ... I got nothing. Although, you seemed to have hit a rough patch. Boring chapter? Writer's block? Either way, I think it's time for that vacation you always wanted to take, the one that involves spending no time waiting in airports or bus terminals where you can just relax. Maybe you'll come back refreshed enough to pick up the pace a little.

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whoaJeffrey — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:19:43 +0000

Bring it WriMos! Broke 13,600 tonight. Aiming for 15,500 tomorrow, 25,000 by Friday.

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kittymammas — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:17:13 +0000

oh man, this is so my thread! I'm at 13,723 and ready to leave people in the dust! I have the ninth of November off and you might think you can sneak up on me but on that glorious Wednesday, I am going to rein supreme!

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InkTrace — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:17:47 +0000

Hey, J.Kievsky, I made it over 13k yesterday (13,096)! If you are going to insult me, at least get my word count right. :-P No long rant tonight, since you did such a nice job giving everyone a kick in the butt (and you are right - my words are precious!). Seeing how you almost wrote 6k (seriously, couldn't get three more words in?), not a bad job tonight. But I assume this was a fluke, and tomorrow's words will be lucky to hit 1k. Probably 97. But hey, you have plenty of time now. No need to finish this race at day 14. Take the week off. Got any more polo games to watch?

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InkTrace — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:18:17 +0000

*Grumble, grumble*

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J.Kievsky — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:33:50 +0000

1223 for the DAY last time I checked it, should've been more specific :p

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InkTrace — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 07:21:51 +0000

Haha, oh. Yeah, well, I blame invdrzim for that. I only had to beat 13k. You'll love my 1,673 tonight. I made it past the daily average! Inspired from yours truly, too, since I thought it was too late to write but then you called me out and I realized I can't leave my word count at zero for the day. I may even write before work tomorrow, but as each minute brings me closer to the wee hours of the morning, uh, probably not.

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InkTrace — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 07:30:30 +0000

Welcome, writeandknow, whoaJeffrey, and kittymammas, I hope you all return for the smack talking. With all of you in 13k, I'll bask in my lead ahead of you tonight. Especially since, uh, J.Kievsky and invdrzim are ahead of me right now. I'll catch up to invdrzim tomorrow, so not worried there. And J.Kievsky is talking a big game, but they're at that halfway point which just slows everything down. I imagine J.Kievsky will be back to 2k a day, if that.

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invdrzim — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 07:58:36 +0000

@Kievsky Why hello there weekend warrior. All I have to say is you can rest for now, but be aware that I am the reason nobody likes Mondays. Will be aiming for 25K tomorrow! @InkTrace I see you've steadily been keeping above the daily average...but just barely. Congrats on joining the ranks. Let me know when you hit 15K; I just hit 16K with just a few minutes until midnight :brushes off shoulders: @woahJeffrey & @kittymammas Fresh meat! Let's see if you can keep up.

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invdrzim — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:00:47 +0000

Jesus. I'm so tired that I momentarily forgot today was Monday!

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ghost.writer042 — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:10:26 +0000

@invdrzim: Don't feel too bad. I actually thought yesterday was Tuesday and thought that I'd have to put in another 3k to catch up for the week. Goal for today is to jump from 15562 to 17k. Bring it.

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Laughing Panther — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:54:52 +0000

Ink- I took two days off and I'm ready to go. I'm about 2k behind you. I'm coming for you buddy! Count me in.

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writeandknow — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:16:15 +0000

Someone tell me I have to write tomorrow. Even though I'm ahead and have internship. Please.

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kittymammas — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:59:06 +0000

just hit 17k and I'm not done for the day yet, in fact I'm getting to those scenes I've been waiting to write, words will fly! @writeandknow...internship cant be no 24/7, sleep is for the week, write dang you!!

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kittymammas — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 22:00:29 +0000

fresh meat they said, hope you can keep up...enjoy the dust my friends cause I left you in it.

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whoaJeffrey — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:08:07 +0000

Re-read this post again when you're eating my dust on Friday! Muahahahaha! I'll be back to report in on how much time you have left until I'm ahead after I'm done with tonights homework.

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whoaJeffrey — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:08:43 +0000

...And actually writing something. Sadly, NaNoWriMo isn't homework.

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Laughing Panther — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:03:17 +0000

you know, that's a lot of confidence for someone who's only about 1k ahead of me right now :)

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kittymammas — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:41:24 +0000

Oh don't worry, that 1k is increasing...

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Laughing Panther — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 02:46:54 +0000

Alright...well, if you're writing now you may have me beat, but i'm at 18,595 right now and its not bedtime quite yet. I've written 7k today. How about you? Going to hit that tonight?

Re: Looking for Competitors

Laughing Panther — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 02:48:27 +0000

You have to write. Internships go longer than a month. You only have november. And you may be ahead of the daily word count, but how many people in this thread are you ahead of? yeah. Go for it.

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lisa86 — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 03:09:01 +0000

No no, that's ok, you go ahead and take the day off. You sound like a busy guy - you deserve it. You're ahead, and after a nice break you'll be well prepared for day 2 of... doing absolutely nothing. Just watch that progress bar flatline - it's actually kind of poetic. You'll see! And what better way to boost morale around here than to let everyone else get way ahead of you? We'll all feel like superstars! Oh, no, wait - I'm already ahead of you, as are many other people. Nevermind.

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kittymammas — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 03:28:05 +0000

Actually I just passed that...but not by much. I am aiming for 19k tonight, possibly 20k if I don't fall asleep!

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whoaJeffrey — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 03:43:58 +0000

Jumped from 13,605 to 15,559 today, officially. I feeling low on creativity after today but might write a little more. I'll be spending a day or two dedicated to my novel this week. Watch out! Laughing Panther writing 7k in one day is firing me up. I might just have to blast that daily total into the ground!

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kittymammas — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 03:59:31 +0000

@whoajeffery, I must be mistaken...I really thought your thread said 'bring it wrimos' ...but 15k is all your gonna bring to the table? psh...go play with the average wrimos and leave this thread to the real witters!! @laughin panther, your giving me a run for my money hunny! HAHA, I must say I really enjoy this thread, oh and I really enjoy taking out your word count... There it goes....19k! @invdrzim & ink....you do know your supposed to be writing a book right? Just making sure since I saw ZERO activity on one and barely making the word count on the other.... At least I have you laughing panther...my challenge Get to it people, BYCHOK my friends, BYCHOK...Butt In Chair Hands On Keyboard...its the holy grail.

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EMT-TKJ — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:14:26 +0000

I don't have a life, I go and save them!!! Seriously, I'm an EMT. I have a pretty high word count, but I'm getting them in before I start doing nothing but shifts at the ambulance, ER, and OR

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EMT-TKJ — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:30:11 +0000

30,147. 8,859 of those are from today. I still have half an hour to midnight. Guess who wants to break 10k?

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whoaJeffrey — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:41:50 +0000

Make that 16,634. Still coming after you guys!

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whoaJeffrey — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:45:37 +0000

Whoa kittymammas! Slow it down there. I'm not sure how you do it, especially if your novel is witten as well as that opening paragraph. Someone call Simon & Schuster, we've got ourselves the next big thing! Don't worry about me until you see my dust :)

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lisa86 — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:49:00 +0000

27,325. Wow, compared to you, EMT-TKJ, my word count makes me want to stay up until I catch up with you, but hey, still destroying most of the rest so it's all good. With a rate like that you should be finished by now - what gives? - but I see from your stats that your daily count is likely a fluke, so we'll see how you go tomorrow. Do that again and I'll be impressed. Everyone still taking it easy? Slow and steady finishes the race? Indeed it does, and we'll be waiting for you at the finish line. By all means, take your time.

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whoaJeffrey — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:50:29 +0000

Oh by the way, my count ended closer to 17k than 15k tonight. Though the fact that I forgot to add that says I need to go recharge so I can smoke you.

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kittymammas — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:51:20 +0000

I'd like to think that my writing is brilliant but lets be honest, its nano. Halfway decent with a lot of edits needed. My key is my beast of an outline 17k, I never get lost. And I have the day off work tomorrow, its my b-day, so my word count is going to thrive.

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EMT-TKJ — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 05:04:34 +0000

I just passed 10,034 for today. That leaves me at 31331 for the day. Of course, I can try to beat out another 10k tomorrow. I don't have any homework or ambulance shifts tomorrow.. and only one class and a write in. We shall see. We shall see.

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lisa86 — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 05:15:07 +0000

Surprise me.

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InkTrace — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 05:54:30 +0000

Wow, what did you all smoke tonight to put in all of those words? Seriously, some of you have UNBELIEVABLE skyrocketed word counts. I'm comforting myself with the thought that editing is going to be a .... bear, whenever you get to that. Sadly, I just put in a 12 hour day at work/at home doing work. I'd force myself to write some words tonight, but I think my long nights have finally caught up to me and just stringing these last few sentences has been rough. Since I have to run a book group tomorrow and need to be coherent, I will have to bow to all of you and try to catch up tomorrow. Well, maybe not catch up. Maybe just do better than the daily average. I'm glad to see you all are enjoying this thread, though I never intended you to be this inspired. Talk about that backfiring... *lol*

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Irish_Carbomb — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:52:11 +0000

Aaaahh another Zim lover! I adopted the name for one of my characters. ;)

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Irish_Carbomb — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:54:03 +0000

Crap am I stumbling into this thread late. I'm only a little over 13.5k on day 9. I have a long way to go to catch up with you fine folks, and work is lurking right around the corner again. Fork.... Trash talk me so I get my rear in gear!

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Laughing Panther — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:24:59 +0000

Oh, Happy Birthday! Take teh day off and treat yourself to some cake. And Ice cream. And a couple naps. Yu deserve it. We get to be pals. Yesterday was my 2 year wedding anniversary.

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Laughing Panther — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:28:02 +0000

I joined this thread yesterday and you're worried about day nine and the competition? Maybe you have it in you, but if you're thinking you can't do it and we haven't even cracked the end of week two... Well, there's always theNaNoWriMo Ate My Soul forum....

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kittymammas — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:22:55 +0000

Thank you, I have a hot date; my husband of 3 years. Congrats on your anniversary!! I totally plan to have cake and ice cream, that's the best part haha! Also, I can't say I know many people who were married in the colder months, so we get to be pals again. I got married in Jan on a pretty chili day in jeans and a blouse =). No dress and only my children and mother as witness's, best day of my life! Okay, I better pull up my outline and get to it =)

Re: Looking for Competitors

kittymammas — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:24:07 +0000

What?!? I call your bluff my friend, no one on this thread would 'accidentally' forget a whole 2k of words!

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kittymammas — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:27:35 +0000

What did we smoke Ink??? Um, you! Yeah you totally left that open. You were asking for it! I don't wanna hear your excuses either! Yesterday I worked 9 1/2 hours came home cooked dinner, showered my two kids, 6 and 4, helped with homework...I could go on for days because I am an absolute clean freak. We all have lives still going on around us...but we manage to get those words in anyways. Quit whining and keep up the pace.

Re: Looking for Competitors

kittymammas — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:33:57 +0000

Welcome Irish! I also just joined recently and all the smack talk took me from 13k to 19k in one day so read through here, feel like your on the bottom of food chain and then give us a ran for our money! That was the inspirational part, here comes the trash talk I see that you've written almost 3k and STILL haven't reached the nano line on where your supposed to be. UNACCEPTABLE. Sit your butt down, get into the chars head, twist that plot and make some magic, jeez, I thought nano was all about the numbers! The rules are simple, follow em!

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EMT-TKJ — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:32:17 +0000

What's all this about smoking? Hmmm... well, I already have 3,043 words today. And I write better in the afternoon. 6,957 to go. I'm pretty sure I'm smoking all of you!

Re: Looking for Competitors

kittymammas — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:34:15 +0000

Yeah you smoked me! I'm only at 1,500 maybe a little more for the day and I'm slowing down! **bows head and coughs**-i've been smoked. But I am still smoking others!

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EMT-TKJ — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:47:46 +0000

5310. that means that I only have 4,690 to go. I think.

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kittymammas — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 23:23:01 +0000

Lol, are aiming for 10k? .....good luck!

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EMT-TKJ — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:13:46 +0000

I have under 4k to go!

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EMT-TKJ — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 03:38:21 +0000

I can come up with some brilliant taunts, but I'd just like to say that I have over 20k in two days- yes, two 10k days back to back, and that should be the smoking gun that fired the warning shot.

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InkTrace — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:43:29 +0000

Sweet! Our word counts are now posted below our icons. Definitely handy! Though, I suppose I shouldn't be too excited since that means everyone can easily see where I'm at... Give me a few hours of sleep and then I'll show you what I can do with a few solid hours of writing. That's right, you can hold me to it! Looks like I got too comfortable and everyone passed me by. invdrzim and whoaJeffrey, I'm coming for you. Now may be a good time to start writing or you'll be honored with my bottom spot. It's lonely down here, with a few annoying plot bunnies, I definitely don't recommend it. Looks like writeandknow finally has the priorities right and the novel got the time it deserved over the internship. But it's only day 10, so that may be one long struggle. We'll see who wins! Laughing Panther and kittymammas, not bad progress. You both passed me over the two days, but not so far that I don't feel like I can't catch up. If you want to intimidate me, you have to do better than that! Lisa86, J.Kievsky, and EMT-TKJ, you do know that this competition is 30 days long, right? You rush and finish your novel by the 15th, what are you going to do? I envision sad days ahead of you. I've finished nanowrimo early once and let me tell you, it wasn't nearly as exciting as the day I was down to the wire. Early is like rolling to a quiet stop with your seat belt on. But on the last day, when your hands are shaking since you're hoping your word count will be validated before Dec. 1st ticks the end of nano - that's when you get the grand finale with fireworks and shooting wine corks. I feel sad that you'll be missing that moment. It's one of my favorite parts of nanowrimo. Call it making the winning shot in right before the buzzer - that's the excitement that makes my 30 days of writing worthwhile. But then again, maybe your novels are just so good that having them written is enough for you. Which is fine, I suppose. Each to their own.

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InkTrace — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:46:22 +0000

Wahoo! I am *NOT* the last one here. Just noticed, Irish_Carbomb, has joined the race and I'm just a few hundred ahead. *dances a little dance* Welcome to this thread, Irish_Carbomb! I'm glad you joined us tonight. :) Not bad progress for the day, but I'll relish my lead tonight. I'm curious what you'll bring tomorrow!

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InkTrace — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:51:15 +0000

17k outline???? What did you outline - every scene in your book with the back story of every character? How long do you expect your novel to be? 50k must barely touch the halfway point for you.

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DarkAngel — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:18:17 +0000

You know, I'm joining this thread again. It is kind of fun seeing how far ahead I am compared to some of you. Give me 24 hours, and I intend to have hit 30k.

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EMT-TKJ — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:17:57 +0000

I should mention that I am losing the back half of the month to shifts in the ER, OR, and on the Rig. My goal to finish writing the 50K is purely a safety measure to make sure that I can validate my novel at the end of this year.

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kittymammas — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:32:16 +0000

What can I say, I enjoy writing and the whole 'no writing until Nov 1st' wasn't cutting it for me, so yes I started going through scenes, back story, alternate endings, alternate love interests....I'm a planner. However I didn't even make my word count yesterday!! Yikes, dang people needing to text, call, visit, drag me out of my house on my birthday LOL. And today I have stacks of paperwork so it's not looking good either, but I'm sure I'll write something!

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kittymammas — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:35:15 +0000

Hi Dark: Since you came in all high and sure of yourself I just wanted to take the pleasure of letting you know that 'EMT-TKJ' has you ...sssSSSSSmoked!! Have a nice day =)

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kittymammas — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:36:14 +0000

Oh and one more thing, 2k in 24hrs is chump change in this thread...that's all.

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Laughing Panther — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:51:59 +0000

Good morning slackers! snce we're playing the excuse game, I'd like to point out I took a day off yesterday to give you a chance to catch up. I had togo get bloodwork done, and alas, the doctor won't let me play on my laptop in the office. No worries, though. I've churned out 2k in the last hour, which means (Kitty Darling) I'm back in the race. Take a deep breath, because today all you're going to taste is blood, sweat and the mud created by your tears and the dust I'll leave you in. By the way, Kittymammas, I took a day off and I'm only 100 words behind you? Are you sleeping at the computer? Ink- I'll hold you to it! You've got a long way to go, buddy. I'm just starting the day and I'm already smoking you. EMT-TKJ- I can't help but be inpressed, but can you keep that pace up for more than a few days? We'll see.... Irish- I work six hours today, but I bet I get as many thousand words. Think you can do that too? I dare you to try.

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DarkAngel — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:02:12 +0000

Kittymammas, 2k may be chump change, but how come am I so far ahead of you? You've really got to do something about this.

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ghost.writer042 — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:32:54 +0000

Ugh, so much to write to catch up! xD

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EMT-TKJ — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:28:14 +0000

oh, I'll be full of win by midnight. Winner's circle, that is.

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kittymammas — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:29:50 +0000

Yeah that's taunt enough to get my butt in gear. I'm going to have to get some major word counts these next couple days just to feel like I can post here! HAHA

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kittymammas — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:35:39 +0000

I just wanted to say that your nearly complete blue bar is so beautiful! It's mesmerizing!!

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kittymammas — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:38:30 +0000

Oh lots of reasons, I see you got that awesome head start on day one. I didn't start my nano until half way through the day on the first and well didn't write much. I actually have been doing the bare minimum and sometimes not even hitting that dang daily goal and then I found this wonderful thread! After I saw all the funny smut talk I was inspired to join the rank and took my word count pretty far over 24hrs, I think it was nearly 6k. But yesterday was my birthday and well I didn't much done on my nano. I'm hoping for another 6k day on Friday or higher =).

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kittymammas — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:39:37 +0000

Oh I'll be coming for you my friend, you can bet on that! On a side note, hope the blood results come back clear. Scary stuff =(

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InkTrace — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:46:36 +0000

I'm holding you to it! If you miss it this midnight, I'll be sending a few monkey ninjas to your novel and you won't want to see what they'll do to your story. So, complete it or else!

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InkTrace — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:48:13 +0000

Well, that makes sense, I suppose. ;-)

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InkTrace — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:51:47 +0000

That's the spirit, DarkAngel! :) Now, when are you going to start writing that 2k?

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InkTrace — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:54:04 +0000

Nah, ghost.writer042, you're ahead of the daily average (and, uh, me). No need to stress - take the day off. Think about your novel for a while, let the muse inspire some creative plot lines. You'll be refreshed tomorrow and the words will flow out like a river. Trust me - I wouldn't line to you.

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EMT-TKJ — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:01:18 +0000

4362 words to go. I'm going to go get ready for class, and then, I'll come back. Hoping less than 3k to go before I head to that class where I save lives.

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ghost.writer042 — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:38:52 +0000

Sounds promising, but I'd rather keep with my masochistic ways. A little more character development couldn't hurt. Getting tired of eating everyone's dust already, hm?

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writeandknow — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:39:59 +0000

Meh. Someone tell me to take the day tomorrow that I have off and USE IT ON MY NOVEL already. :) Thanks ~

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kittymammas — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:30:08 +0000

Writeandknow- You will be earning food privileges. So if your a breakfast person, you had better get at least 1-2k in before you hit the hay tonight. Your not even allowed to get dressed tomorrow, let alone do something other then writing until you've caught up. So tomorrow you will roll outta bed, grab a mug of inspiration, sit at your desk and write your NANO..if you want to eat that is. We're watching you ;)

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J.Kievsky — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 22:31:14 +0000

UGH I may have to hold out for that December 30 finish, I don't even want to look at the computer anymore! But then again, if I don't put in at least 2k a day, I may as well not show my face around here. To write or not to write ... and either way, to still be ahead of everybody except EMT-TKJ.

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kittymammas — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:32:22 +0000

Oh Panther I just slid past you by a nose!

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Laughing Panther — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:56:49 +0000

Thanks for the well wishes. I'm actually getting tested for Diabetes. I won't know for a bit. But honestly, it could be worse. They could be cutting me up or something. I could loose my hands and not be able to kick your wordcount all over this forum :)

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Laughing Panther — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 02:35:00 +0000

Not anymore Kitty. Not anymore. Where you at tonight? And where's that spectacular word count I was so worried about? Ink- You better get on it. Seriously. You started it, and now you're not going to bring it? You got it in you...BIC time my friend. EMT- my congrats on smoking us to 50k, but will you keep up the word count when you're finished? Surely that novel of yours isn't winding down just yet... Writeandknow- yeah, take the day off. You deserve it. But rest, relax...take it easy...I mean, you're ahead, right?

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lisa86 — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 03:38:25 +0000

Ahem. Totally ahead of your right now. You were saying?

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EMT-TKJ — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 04:34:48 +0000

*falls over*

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InkTrace — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 04:40:15 +0000

December 30th means you lose nanowrimo. Maybe shoot for November 30th? ;-) Neck to neck with lisa86. Very interesting to see who beats who tonight!

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InkTrace — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 04:42:53 +0000

*prompts you back up* *adds a pillow below* *let's you fall again* You did it! Congrats! Is the novel done, too, or do you have more to go? If more, might as well keep this writing streak going (tomorrow, of course) and get the novel done! Celebrate tonight, though!

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InkTrace — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 04:43:24 +0000

BIC, BIC, BIC - but now what? Oh, I suppose I'll do some writing...

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InkTrace — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 04:47:48 +0000

Tired? Nah, go ahead and take those 10k leaps. I just prefer my sanity. And taking things slowly. Everyone's staying well above target, though, which means I need to convince a few people to kick back or this thread will be dead in a week. *lol*

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DarkAngel — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:47:35 +0000

I'm catching up with you, J.Kievsky and Lisa86. Let's see where I'm at after tonight's write in.

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InkTrace — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 06:25:12 +0000

invdrzim, I'm ahead of you! Time for you take advantage of our time difference and get some writing in! Irish_Carbomb, are you in this thread or are you just off in lala land? Time to come back and defend your status! Once again, you're back at the bottom, but you gave me a run for my money tonight. I have tomorrow off, so watch out! kittymammas and Laughing Panther, you're next on my list. It's great seeing you here on this thread, keeping me accountable to my word count. Not sure what happened to my fellow competitors listed above. writeandknow and ghost.writer042, probably the two politiest people here on this thread. Feel free to jump in with the smash talking. It's half the fun and look at the good it did for kittymammas and Laughing Panther. They skyrocketed the first day they joined here. Let's call it the "Smash talk" bump. Go for it! DarkAngel, yeah! Give J.Kievskya and lisa86 a run for their money! They've had it too easy. Milk that write-in for all you got. And for you, EMT-TKJ, I have here a pillow and blanket. I assume you are still collapsed on the keyboard, so I hope that makes you a little comfortable. Congratulations! Now what will you do? Kinda sad it's over, isn't it?

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InkTrace — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 07:06:53 +0000

Oh, I forgot a shout out to whoajeffery. You're just a few thousand behind me but you said Friday is your day. Let's see what you got today! Think you can beat me? I also have Friday off, so you better bring it!

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DarkAngel — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 08:20:06 +0000

Write in only added 700 words, but I've written over 3000 today so far, still have several hours until midnight. Let's see where I'm at then.

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Kaleidoscope27 — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:42:08 +0000

So I got invited into the thread by InkTrace. Who is slightly ahead of me as I type this. But you know what, Ink? NOT FOR LONG! :p

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ghost.writer042 — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:13:22 +0000

Not necessarily, Ink. It just means more people need to fall into the thread. :D Sanity is over-rated.

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Laughing Panther — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:21:58 +0000

Good morning! I ws super pleased to see EMT rocking it out above 50k this morning. Makes me want to work harder. KittyMammas, you better get going, I've already slid back past you and I still have two hours before I have to leave for work...Your birthday is over darling, so no excuses now! Also, I love small weddings, dont you? We got married out of our home, under the big tree in our back yard. I made my wedding dress and it was red! My mom was so mad. Also, I got to wear huge boots. Rather like the ones I'm wearing to kick your word count with. Ink- You said you have the day off, so I expect great things for you. I also think we should hold off on the "Smack Talk Bump" just yet, seeing as how it seems exclusive to people with a cat reference in their screen name. Maybe we should call it the kitteh bump instead...haha. Seriously, though, you better bring at least 6k today or I'm totally razzing you tonight. If I can do it on a full work day, you can do it on your day off. Kalidescope...you may be passing Ink, but can you pass me and Kittymammas? We'll see. There's some seriously hard core writers in here, and I've got plans to smoke them all. Dark Angel- You may be ahead of me, but if you don't want me to breeze past you tonight, you better keep your eyes on the prize, and by the prize, I mean the office program you're writing in. You may be ahead of me now, but that may not last, my friend. In fact, it probably won't....

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EMT-TKJ — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:39:51 +0000

nanananana na na na na! CANT TOUCH THIS

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kittymammas — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:45:47 +0000

Firstly I wanted to shout out at the top of my lungs “WAY TO GO EMT!!” You did it and we are all left in your awe. @Ink-whew, you flew through them words my friend…isn’t it nice to know your thread is working? @Irish-don’t be afraid of us, its really all just fun and games hunny…come out and play =). @Panther-I love the Red dress and the fact that you made it. If your wedding is your day then why go follow the herd right? As for your word count, look at you go…I might not catch you, but I sure will try. I had to write one of those ‘emotional’ scenes last night…ugh…and I got well, emotional. Better now and got my outline primed for whats to come. @Kalidescope-I really hope you make it a 6k day or your never catch me or panther. @Dark angel-I hope you know that there’s others coming your way! Kitty's got claws, and they’ll be out all day and all night!

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EMT-TKJ — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:04:12 +0000

alright, alright, I'm up and writing. yeesh.

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writeandknow — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:01:17 +0000

@ Emt: I should hope so. At the end of the competition I want you to surpass all of us. Except for me, of course. I like the hat in your avatar by the way. ~ I know that's not trash-talking but I couldn't resist. If you're not ahead of the rest of us, with, like I said, the exception of me, well.... *Grins evilly* To all of you who are still behind, my novel has some torture in it and I'm researching more, so BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU STEP. *Turns off caps lock now*

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kittymammas — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:13:40 +0000

AHAHAHAHA....Oh this made me laugh so loud at my desk!! My co workers we like 'huh?'

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InkTrace — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:33:06 +0000

Welcome back! But really, with those fighting words, I would had thought you'd be more than 25 words ahead of me. Let me show you what "not for long" means!

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InkTrace — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:01:17 +0000

Writeandknow, you're next! I'm coming for you! I hope that research is done and the tortures have started otherwise I may have to send a care package to your captured character and help him/her escape before you can even lit your torch.

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InkTrace — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:14:55 +0000

Sending care package right now. Not sure when it will land, but you have been notified. :)

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InkTrace — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:19:56 +0000

Next goal, 22500 to beat ghost.writer042. I'm climbing the ranks! kittymammas, you writing yet? Because after ghost.writer042, you're next!!

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kittymammas — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:28:56 +0000

Not only have I been writing but I just got 3k out before lunchtime =). And I intented to return in an hour and beat out some more.

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ghost.writer042 — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:40:11 +0000

Hah, there is no catching up, Ink. Only lagging behind. :D

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InkTrace — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:36:11 +0000

No kidding. Now Kaleidoscope27 has passed me once again, so I'm back to where I was this morning. Stay beaten, Kaleidoscope27! Geez... It's like the Whac-A-Mole game. Well, I'm ready with a mallet. Go ahead - do your best damage!

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InkTrace — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:37:35 +0000

Good news, Kittymammas seems to have not returned to writing. Go catch her, ghost.writer042!

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ghost.writer042 — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:46:11 +0000

I consider catching up to her my latest goal, lol. Do try to catch up soon, Ink. :]

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Kaleidoscope27 — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:53:43 +0000

Damage done :p Who's next ;)

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InkTrace — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:56:01 +0000

I don't know - if only Kaleidoscope27 stops posting slightly ahead of me. I can't stop until I am far ahead! Who invited Kaleidoscope27 back to this thread?????? Oh, it was me. Hmmmm...

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InkTrace — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:56:59 +0000

Just 400 words. Give me 15 minutes!

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Kaleidoscope27 — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 20:06:10 +0000

Almost 1,000 ahead, InkTrace! And I've caught up ghost.writer042! And I'm talking from the middle of a write-in ;)

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ghost.writer042 — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 20:10:50 +0000

Sounds like I'm in trouble. Good luck trying to catch up now. My plot just picked itself up.

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kittymammas — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 20:14:40 +0000

Wait, whats this about kitty not writing?

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InkTrace — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 20:16:59 +0000

!@#$%^&&*! The word count on this new board must be slow. Well, I'll just kick it up a notch. Don't count me out yet.

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InkTrace — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 20:50:52 +0000

Write faster, Kaleidoscope27. I'm breathing down your neck!!! ghost.writer042, you're just a hop and skip away. Where's this word explosion you talked about? More like a small puff of smoke... That's fine for me. I'd like to be ahead of you at least at one point today!

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kittymammas — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 20:56:37 +0000

Your coming for me are you? Watch out, I set traps! Good luck!

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InkTrace — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 21:15:58 +0000

For the record - I've beaten both Kaleidoscope27 and ghost.writer042!!! Not sure if that'll last if they update their word counts, but I'll take this moment and celebrate! Alright, who's next? kittymammas? That's a few thousand ahead, but what the heck. If I reach that, it'll bury the other two once and for all!

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InkTrace — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 21:18:52 +0000

Did you update your word count? Looks the same to me! Did you go back to bed?

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InkTrace — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 21:23:32 +0000

You're quiet today, Laughing Panther. Are you hoping no one will notice your 28k? kittymammas's trying, but she hasn't reached you yet. Maybe I will tomorrow. I'm feeling pretty optimistic right now. I hope you know that your comment holding me accountable for my word count today has really sprang me into action. Thanks! (And, of course, the feuding with Kaleidoscope27 and ghost.writer042 has kept that BIC. I just can't give up a good competition...)

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InkTrace — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 21:51:43 +0000

Okay, finally reached the halfway point of the novel and Kaleidoscope27 and ghost.writer042 haven't even caught up. I enjoyed our duels, so I will give you that opportunity. Time for me to get my butt out of the chair and do something else for today!

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kittymammas — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 21:57:48 +0000

Panther, whew...my fingers hurt! But I caught up to ya! I'm going to see if I can manage more, we shall see...for now I will gloat in my word count, 'Que heavenly music and the sun shining on my computer' Ok, back to it

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Laughing Panther — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:30:56 +0000

Ink- I had to go to my "real job" but I'm back in the saddle now. I am planning on writing until my fingers cramp or all off, whichever happens first. My sweetie just told me she wants me at 36k by the end of the night! Kitty, don't get comfortable, and enjoy the light, because I'm coming for you.

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EMT-TKJ — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 23:17:43 +0000

I've spent the majority of the day transcribing about 2000 words from my notebook. I have to say, I'm not a fan of having to do that, even if I love the feel of paper and pen. I finally added about a thousand on, and hope to get a couple k in today. I've really done more editing today than anything else.

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EMT-TKJ — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 23:19:18 +0000

Clearly, I've given you guys a day to start to catch up. Yeah, lets go with that.

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Laughing Panther — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 23:48:39 +0000

Do you think that's wise considering some of use are churning out 6-8k a day? Keep your eyes peeled. You'll see me on the horizon in no time. Kitty, I notice that your word count is steadily rising, but surely you've noticed the sun has set? I thought so. Also, Ink? What do you mean you did well for today? I don't know what time zone you're in, but where I am I've still got a good six writing hours. You're acting like you need to eat, and have a life! Its November! We don't have time for that! Kalidescope- You keep talking fancy about that word count, but I don't see you on mine or Kitty's heels just yet. Pride cometh before a fall. Watch your feet friend...I'm sprinting, are you?

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lisa86 — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:21:29 +0000

Just churned out a few thousand words and my favourite scene yet in the last couple of hours. Mmm, it feels good to be ahead.

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Laughing Panther — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 02:35:09 +0000

Way to go Lisa86! You know, you could probably take a break and rest on your laurels now. That's a way to reward yourself. Of course, it might also be the way for me to catch up to you finally...

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Laughing Panther — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 02:38:20 +0000

Ouch! I jsut saw that. I wrote almost all of my first nano (way back in the day) by hand and had to transcribe it, because I went to a lot of write ins and didnt have a laptop, If my hands weren't hurting in sympathy before, they certainly are now. Yeah...you should definately take a break.

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kittymammas — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 16:06:21 +0000

Man Panther! Your only a few K ahead but I don't know if I'm gonna get a good chance to write today. I have a to do list. But I sure will be coming for you! @Lisa-Don't you just love those scenes that your have been waiting to write. The wait just seems to make it that much sweeter! @Ink-you were a noveling machine yesterday! @EMT-I did a few scenes by hand and I noticed that in copying them over I did a lot of editing myself however it gave me a lot more words as I went. The rest, come on and keep up! It's your story and you want to write it, right?

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writeandknow — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 16:17:42 +0000

Gah! I'm to 23k, but I didn't have internet access yesterday to update my word count. Thank goodness Word works without internet! I want to write but I don't want to write at the same time. Give me a but-kicking.

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EMT-TKJ — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 18:25:53 +0000

You all are still being smoked. Luckily for you I have a new book to read, however, I found a great sign that I now want in my author photo. :)

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whoaJeffrey — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 21:12:19 +0000

Congrats to EMT! I've fallen behind but Ink gave me a kick in the pants and got back into the grove, though I'm still behind, thus my lack of smack talking. How can one talk smack when one can't write a check to cash it? You're all doing awesomely though! If I catch up to anyone, I'll certainly be back to rub it in some faces. For now I'll sit from afar and admire the sheer awesomeness. :)

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DarkAngel — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 02:30:09 +0000

I was doing so well, only now everyone else has either passed me or is sneaking up behind. I need to get writing.

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lisa86 — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 03:46:51 +0000

What's all this then? I've given you a full day to catch up, and you haven't done a thing? And now I'm about twice as many words ahead of you as I was yesterday - and you're ok with this? Who said you could take the day off? Read the title again, please. BIC!

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J.Kievsky — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 04:46:21 +0000

I'm shooting for you tomorrow, lisa86... can't be intimidated of someone who doesn't even have enough spare words to give a title to their story!

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J.Kievsky — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 04:48:14 +0000

*shakes fist* *chokes on dust* Don't you have an Overachievers thread to hang out in?

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J.Kievsky — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 04:52:06 +0000

Such a lonely spike out there at the end! That was one good day. If you don't want to write, maybe you want some big, round numbers to rest on? Perhaps 30,000? All the cool people on this thread are hanging out up there above that horizontal line.

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J.Kievsky — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 04:54:20 +0000

[quote]How can one talk smack when one can't write a check to cash it?[/quote] There's now five pages' worth of examples!

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J.Kievsky — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 05:02:56 +0000

Inktrace: I keep thinking you're a time zone behind, but no. Just behind. Kaleidoscope27: Down for the count! What happened? You can't do 0 for the day and pretend like nobody will notice. kittymammas: Over the hump, but just barely! Welcome to the big 3-0, it's downhill from here on out. Laughing Panther: Hey there! You got some impressive fits and starts in this race the past few days, but luckily I can still see you out my rearview mirror.

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EMT-TKJ — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 13:23:40 +0000

oh my gosh!!! you're catching up. If I had the energy, or the will, I'd make a scoreboard. Instead, I'm typing my way to 60K right now. Then, I actually have to do some other stuff (commission knitting and art) and then, I'm going to read some more. Then I'll come back and type more.

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EMT-TKJ — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 15:39:40 +0000

of course I do. I just like you guys better. I brought cake bake from the Party thread though.

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Kaleidoscope27 — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 19:30:23 +0000

@kitty - I'm slowly catching you up @Ink - what's this? I can't even see you for my dust now ;)

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kittymammas — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 21:15:08 +0000

Hmmm...I will have to see what I can do about that!

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kittymammas — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 03:42:36 +0000

Curse you writer's block! And I don't even know how its possible to have a block when I know exactly what is to happen.

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lisa86 — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:24:33 +0000

I feel you. Earlier today I had the good sense to watch something on Youtube that forced me to rethink a small but significant part of my universe and my human characters' attitudes towards the main alien race... Fail. And things were going so well yesterday! I double-crossed and destroyed an alien civilisation for god's sakes! I seem to be able to write more on such destructive days. Oh well. Two more days to finish on target...

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Laughing Panther — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:05:42 +0000

so's you know, lovely trash talkers, I had two 13 hour days at work. Today begins another day of no mercy!

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Laughing Panther — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:01:18 +0000

Right- now that I'm awake... I'm back! Don't think, Lisa, that you're off the hook. I just spent an hour half asleep at the computer and still managed to turn out over a thousand words. Now that I'm awake and back in action, you better go ahead and keep putting the distance between us. Weekends are bad for me. I have early morning and weeknights off. *and* i'm starting my vacation on Thursday and I don't work again until Black Friday. I've got all the time in the world to fly by you this week! Kittymammas- is the weekend bad for you too? I didn't see too much progress. I gave you two whole days and you still didn't pass me. A kindly tip- when writers block hits put an astersisk there and write a note about what you want to go there. Skip to the next part and get back to writing! You'd be suprised how much the scene you skip will write itself when you aren't looking at it. Give your characters a second to act up while you aren't watching them. Nice part over. Now, get back to work. You've got at least 3k today if you want to pass me at my current count, and I promise you, I won't stay there for long. Kalidescope- You may be coming for kitty, but you're never going to catch me! J. Keivsky- Watch the count friend, I'm a hop, skip and a sprint behind you. Ink- where are you pal? Get back in the saddle. The weekend is over. That's work week start today. I expect at least 3k from you or I'm going to be really disappointed. You can't let Kalidescope come into this thread on your invitation and beat you! You've got this. You know you do. Write. Also, as a group, do you think we've hit 50k on words in this thread yet? I was thinking about that this morning.

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kittymammas — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:02:08 +0000

Hey Panther. Yeah the weekends aren't usually the best for me because I really enjoy those days home with my kids. I make pancakes, watch massive amounts of cartoons, paint toes and play outside. Also, writer's block was the least of my worries these past few days, my four year old has the tummy bug and well I was really amazed I got in the words I did between bathing her, washing her clothes, making soup and well she really just wanted me near her to feel like its okay. She is home with daddy today so hopefully she will be doing better by the time I get home. I am gonna try and get some writing in but Can't make any promises. I am pretty happy to be over 30k though, seeing as how I was so afraid I wasn't going to be able to do this! I'll be back with more trash talk once I get my word count back on track!

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InkTrace — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:41:04 +0000

Ugh, lost internet at home. Hopefully, it will be back tonight. I did take the weekend off from writing, I didn't want to hit 50k too fast. ;-) But tonight, I'm back at it! Watch your backs.

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Kaleidoscope27 — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:29:34 +0000

C'mon Ink! You're losing sight of me ;) Sucks that you lost Internet though. Ours went down on Friday but I fixed it on Saturday by rebooting the modem and router. I feel at a loss without it! Panther - I'm only less than 4,000 behind you! It's not that far in writing terms. I could knock that out in an hour if I put my mind (and fingers!) to it. And I agree on the skipping bits out to beat writer's block. I hit a really slow part and got so stuck in it. I jumped ahead to a death scene xD But it really boosted my word count to write a scene I could get stuck into and then I went back later to link the bits together.

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Laughing Panther — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:58:00 +0000

Oh goodness bless your little one's heart! I hope she's feeling better. If you don't mind, I'll light a candle for her. I know how it feels to want to be snuggled when you're sick. My lovely wife was sick about two weeks ago and she was so sad! I completely understand. Also, you're doing great. Especially if this is your first go at Nano. You're doing awesome. Also, since I am leaving for vacation this week, I'll disappear for almost 5 days. Of course, I might get lucky and have free wi-fi in the hotel, but then again, I might get lukcier and not have time to novel! Keep your chin up.

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kittymammas — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 03:49:02 +0000

Thank you so much Panther, she is doing 100% better however she gave it to me lol. Better me than her, I can handle an upset tummy just fine...the pink bottle is my hero haha. There is no greater healing power then just being close to the ones you love. When I feel bad, just having my hubby near makes me feel instantly better. I'm not writing today, its been rough on my house and I'm just wondering who's next to get it , I bleached and sanitized EVERYTHING! Anyways, enjoy your vacation and yeah your doing great so let your book sit. This is my first nano and I'm thrilled at where I'm at. Everyone else great job! and you dusted me kaleidoscope! I'll return soonish....

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Kaleidoscope27 — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:52:13 +0000

If it makes you feel better kitty, I'm away from my laptop for most of today (unlike the rest of my days) so you've got a free run at me there! Hope your little one gets better soon :)

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DarkAngel — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:56:18 +0000

Yes, 40k. Are there only 3 people ahead of me? Come on, you can do better than that.

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nesser_z — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:06:50 +0000

Meep. 26k...

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EMT-TKJ — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:32:03 +0000

I'll just hang out up here.

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kittymammas — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:19:46 +0000

Thanks, I'll see what I can do on catching up. And she is doing a lot better, jumping about like she's never been sick =)

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kittymammas — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:20:03 +0000

Congrats! Your so close!

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lisa86 — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 03:57:55 +0000

The Words Written Today thingy in my stats is busted today and stopped at 1355 words, so I kept writing just to get above the minimum daily word count at least and didn't realize it wasn't working till I'd written well over 3000 words. Oh well. If you were hoping to get ahead of me before I finish, now would be a good time... Let's see some magic, people!

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InkTrace — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 03:59:17 +0000

*lol* Good one, J.Kievsky!

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InkTrace — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 04:28:39 +0000

Alright, unplanned break, but that crazy run on Friday means I am still ahead of the game. But where am I compared to all of you? Today's goal was 25005. Looks like everyone but whoaJeffrey has made that milestone. Dude, what's holding you up? I may have taken a few days off, but I had the word count cushion to do it. Forget the checks, you need to start writing to keep up that dignity! No homework excuses, either, that's what you have December for. lisa86 is close to being the second one to cross the 50k finish line. Think you're going to do it tonight? Or, since it is only 15 days, think you'll hang back and just write a few words a day? You have the luxury for that, though I doubt the self restraint to hold back... J.Kievsky, you're not far behind. You are on the same time zone as me? I guess that means you could finish tonight, if you wanted to. But I doubt you want to end so soon, so I give you another week. DarkAngel, what happened? The way you were talking, I was expecting an explosion of words. I guess you should stay away from those Write Ins. Just 500 words? You can do that better than that, at home, with your eyes closed! Lucky you, you're still 3rd. Lucks running out, though... writeandknow, I'm glad to see that you're starting to make some headway! No more asking for a kick, looks like you're a roll. Better keep with it as long as you can or you may hit that slump everyone below has apparently run into over the past few days. As for the rest of you (Laughing Panther, kittymammas, Kaleidoscope27, and ghost.writer042), no wonder this thread has been so quiet! Apparently, everyone's been taking a few days off. Hey, you all earned it! Don't rush back, you're still ahead. Kaleidoscope27 and ghost.writer042, how kind of you not to get too far ahead. As I had shown on Friday, I have no problems with writing 7k in one day. Enjoy that lead, you won't have it for long! nesser_z, welcome to the race! You're the next person for me to beat, just a thousand ahead. Looks like you haven't even written today, so you'll be easy to pass. I'll be sure to thank you for the motivation when I sail on by! Is that everyone? Oh, yeah, there's EMT-TKJ, who just doesn't know how to stop. Seriously, that writing chart shows progress EVERY DAY. Girl, you've got us beat and yet, that novel just isn't coming to an end, huh? Sucks to be you! Okay, off to make good on my threats. *cracks knuckles*

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InkTrace — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:24:00 +0000

Not bad, kittymammas. Despite the sickness and cleaning (I'm glad all's well), you still managed to keep writing daily. You're almost 10k over today's goal, so you're doing good! With 17k for an outline, though, I am surprised that you had doubt!

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kittymammas — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:29:04 +0000

Okay my new goal is 45k by Sunday night, I just got to 35k so lets see who I can pass, er...motivate...to get back on top of their word count. I'm coming for you Panther! But I know your enjoying that vacation... Glad to see you back ink.

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EMT-TKJ — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:57:22 +0000

Take a day? Lol. As soon as this Novel's over with...it's edit time.

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lisa86 — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:17:23 +0000

*victory dance*

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kittymammas — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:34:23 +0000

Thanks Ink, but I have got to tell ya, even with an outline it gets tough sometimes because the chars have minds of their own.

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kittymammas — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:35:08 +0000

Congrats Lisa! but is the story done?

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InkTrace — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:20:25 +0000

Isn't that the truth? Two years ago, I had an old novel that I've been working on and off for years and had a solid outline, and I decided I'd start it over again for nano. I hit most of my major plot points, but, man, did things change! For starters, my cool and moody main character became very chatty. Good for nano and the word count, but definitely wasn't what I was expecting. You put a chatty character in those preplanned scenes and EVERYTHING changes. I'm actually considering rewriting that story again and bringing back the cool and moodiness. I don't want to ditch my nano novel but I'm wondering if it'd make an interesting "alternate reality". There must be a way to tie the two together...

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kittymammas — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:11:45 +0000

That sounds pretty interesting actually, the alternate reality. And this nano is a recreate of the first novel I tried to write about 3 years back and it is nothing like what it was all the years ago, like seriously not even close. But I'm pretty pleased where my chars are going except I have an evil prince who keeps trying to become the love interest of his rival's princess and I keep telling him it wont work but he won't listen and tries anyways. Sadly I don't think I will get many words in today...my day is booked with annual evaluations at work and Christmas shopping after work. But I'm cozy where I'm at, for now.

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Kaleidoscope27 — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:41:39 +0000

Well done Lisa! That's awesome! I haven't written anything since Monday evening (almost 48 hours of no writing now). Other Stuff suddenly keeps getting in the way! How dare Real Life decide it needs attention. I'm going to sit down with a hot drink (and maybe a hot water bottle! My feet are freezing. Winter has arrived for sure!) later and go for 35K (I'm staying on your tail kitty! - pun totally intended) My aim is 50K by the end of Sunday but with my boyfriend visiting from Friday evening until Sunday afternoon that may not happen. But, never say never ;)

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stolen_valkyrie — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 22:52:50 +0000

A challenger appears! I'm gunning to be caught up (or even better, AHEAD) by 30,000 words. It must happen!

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lisa86 — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:48:01 +0000

Thanks guys! @kittymammas: It can be done now if I want it to be, or I can keep writing. I don't want it published, I'm just writing to get the story out of my system and to revisit writing for the first time in years, and November just happened to be right around the corner and I'd been wanting to to NaNo for years - but there's heaps more I could go into and gaps I could fill, so I'll write more if I feel like it... I've thought about aiming for 100k but I'm not sure. Since this thread is what it is, instead of saying something encouraging I'll just say this: BIC and write, slackers! Excuses are for people who don't know what they want.

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EMT-TKJ — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 01:02:44 +0000

doesn't it feel nice up here?

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DarkAngel — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:49:22 +0000

I'm catching up to you, J.Kievsky. At 45k now. You'd better write fast or I'll get to 50k first.

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J.Kievsky — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:53:51 +0000

*wipes sweat from brow* Whew, that was a close one. But no. Not this time, DarkAngel. I'll see you at 60.

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DarkAngel — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:41:14 +0000

I was afraid that would happen. Now I'm really going to have to write. Congrats, though.

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EMT-TKJ — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 03:31:58 +0000

I'll see you all in about 20k

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DarkAngel — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:59:17 +0000

I'm determined to be the fourth to hit 50k, not letting the rest of you beat me to it. By tomorrow night, I mean to have reached it.

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InkTrace — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:29:30 +0000

3k? That's doable.

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kittymammas — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:43:41 +0000

Just can't seem to get back to it =( I want to and need to write so bad but everything else gets in the way! Christmas parade floats (I'm working on three, my company's, daycare's and girl scouts), baking and cooking for holiday events, ugh...I need to write. I'm gonna try and get 5k today but it will have to be during work hours because my hubby and I have a date tonight, dinner and a movie and he got a sitter for the night. Obviously no writing will be going on at home lol. Keep up the good work everyone!

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InkTrace — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:02:13 +0000

Three are now crossed the 50k line now. (Congrats to lisa86 and J.Kievsky!) I don't know what you'll do for the next 12 days but gloat, but I suppose you earned it. Question now - will you get the rest of your novel finished before December or will your progress slow to, uh, my speed? DarkAngel is in good position to finish next, but the confidence is lacking. With only 3k to go, I wonder why is that? Not close to the end? Looks like Kaleidoscope27 has passed Kittymamma, now looking good as the next one to follow Dark Angel to 50k. But the lead isn't much, and I'm curious to see if Kittymamma can indeed reach 45k by Sunday. With her 17k outline (how far are you into it by now? Halfway? Almost done?), there must be much still to write. But Kaleidoscope27 is no stranger to 3k a day, so it could be a tight race there. And, you still have to worry about Laughing Panther, who is bound to come back any day now. ghost.writer042, I almost forgot you were even on this board! When you coming to defend your status? You're just barely above the daily word count, slacker. Is that why you are hiding your face? Hey, I'm still checking in here, so should you. Oh, and watch your back. I'm a-coming! whoaJeffrey, it looks like you are now an inspiration to our newest sucker - er, contender - stolen_valkyrie. It's the weekend, finally, and no excuse for you to not hit 31k by the end of tonight. That's right - 1k over the recommended limit. We all know how rough the week is for you, so give yourself some cushion! (And make stolen_valkyrie sweat to keep up!) Laughing Panther, still on vacation? You're one daring soul! I still haven't reached you, so I won't taunt you yet. But that day is coming, my friend, so you better come back soon!

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kittymammas — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:00:08 +0000

I'm about 2/3's done with my outline and I'm really hoping to get to 45k by Sunday but dang people want me to volunteer all my extra time for holiday events and such so we will see. I'm trying to get at least 5k today but so far I've only gotten 2k (for some reason my word count on my nano says 3k but that's not right) and my coworkers keep feeding me all this good food and it's making me sleepy which drastically effects my word count LOL. Well next scene and this is another of those one's I've been looking forward to...

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Kaleidoscope27 — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:45:12 +0000

50K by Monday night! It's gonna happen! Awww, yeah. Ink, I read your last comment in my head really quickly as though I was listening to a commentator of a horse race or something!

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kittymammas — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:34:11 +0000

Haha, me too! And grats on 40k! You dusted me but I'm working on catching up!

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DarkAngel — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 00:54:34 +0000

2900 to be precise, and I've often written that much in a day. It's Saturday now too, got more time. So sometime before midnight ...

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InkTrace — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 05:41:52 +0000

I know, November is a very rough month. With Thanksgiving and Christmas shopping and constant leaf raking (at least, here), it's just always busy here. I wish nano was in February, when you have cabin fever and need a challenge to make life interesting. Alas, it wasn't designated as the national writing month.

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InkTrace — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 05:42:58 +0000

I'm glad you both enjoyed it. :) There wasn't much I could slam you guys on, so I thought I'd make it at least interesting.

Re: Looking for Competitors

DarkAngel — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 10:51:59 +0000

50k! I made it on time! Now who's going to be next?

Re: Looking for Competitors

Kaleidoscope27 — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 11:27:17 +0000

You're so close to me Kitty! And my boyfriend's up visiting so I won't get much writing done this weekend ;) (Get your minds out of the gutter! We're going out for the day!) Well done DarkAngel! I think me or Kitty are gonna be following you into the realm of 50K very soon! C'mon, Ink! Get some of that creativeness down in words that can be counted ;)

Re: Looking for Competitors

EMT-TKJ — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 15:42:33 +0000

woohoo!! Welcome to the party! (we have brownies~)

Re: Looking for Competitors

EMT-TKJ — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 21:30:22 +0000

I'm very determined to be done with my novel soon, freeing you all.

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kittymammas — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 23:08:43 +0000

okay, Laundry done, house clean, dinner cooking, kids occupied...time to get out some words!

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EMT-TKJ — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 02:18:36 +0000

GO GO GO!!~ You can beat Kaleidoscope! :D And DarkAngel isn't that far ahead.

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DarkAngel — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 05:21:54 +0000

I think the party might have to wait until I've got this story finished, I've still got so much to write.

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EMT-TKJ — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 05:50:53 +0000

I just typed out the last sentence of my novel.

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InkTrace — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 05:54:38 +0000

Congrats! That must feel so great!

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InkTrace — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 06:57:12 +0000

Day 19 has ended. What's the damage? EMT-TKJ has taken the cake with her FINISHED novel. Definitely the top dog on this board with 81344 words. She more than doubled my word count, so I bow to you! J.Kievsky is taking the scenic route to 60k and DarkAngel is enjoying a break at the finish line, though we should see a return soon if that novel is ever to be finished. lisa86 has plateaued at 50k and seems to be done with this competition. kittymammas almost made goal of 45k, but she's leading the pack. That must be satisfying! Kaleidoscope27 is next behind her, apparently very comfortable with that 40k. Yeah, don't rush it, Kaleidoscope27. You still have 10 more days, so take some time to think about your story and that awesome ending. Gotta end on a bang! Laughing Panther (I'm sure) isn't laughing anymore. That vacation may have taken more than she had bargained for. If she doesn't write tomorrow, even I will have passed her. I can feel ghost.writer042 breathing down my neck, so I won't be staying in the 35k long. You got the energy to keep up with me tomorrow? And, whoaJeffrey, has finally joined the house! After days of little to no action, he's proven that yes, he can actually reach the blue line. But can he maintain that word count? That's the question...

Re: Looking for Competitors

Kaleidoscope27 — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 12:14:05 +0000

Holy Incredibly Word Counts Batman! Kitty's soared ahead of me! The Boyfriend's going home in a couple of hours and them I'm ON YOUR TAIL!

Re: Looking for Competitors

EMT-TKJ — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:59:12 +0000

Guess who's editing now? the word count is still inching up a little each day, lol. Like... 20 words an hour, lol.

jpelletier — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 17:27:29 +0000

To my credit, I only started writing my manuscript two weeks ago (8th of November). Still, my word count is 22,600 so I'm bopping along at a decent enough clip. Problem? I seem to be slowing down and I think it's because I'm going TOO fast. I'm sure you bunch can empathise with that one. I keep having to go back to make sure what I wrote the day before actually makes sense. Also, I have my doubts about whether or not I'll finish by the November deadline . . .

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kittymammas — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 17:27:49 +0000

Determined to hit 50k today! Not much further to go!

Re: Looking for Competitors

kittymammas — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:17:13 +0000

Oh do share! What was the last line? And Congrats, I bet you feel accomplished!

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kittymammas — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:18:39 +0000

Yeah I got really into my story last night and just couldn't seem to stop myself. I think I'll manage to get to 50k today, prob in a few hours but the story still isn't done quite yet, actually not even close.

Re: Looking for Competitors

Kaleidoscope27 — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 20:33:13 +0000

Go Kitty! Go Kitty! I ain't gonna hit 50K until tomorrow now. (10K in 3 1/2 hours? I COULD do it but at the risk of my hands falling off at the wrist.) (I know this is supposed to be a smack talk thread, but gosh darn it, I'm a good cheerer-er!)

Re: Looking for Competitors

kittymammas — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 21:46:05 +0000

whew! Fifth place! Now I can up and do something else for a bit...but I'll be back to finish my story soon... Good luck Kaleidoscope, your next!

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Kaleidoscope27 — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 22:04:42 +0000

Yeah, Kitty! Well done! :D Go and rest! Much deserved. I'll be right there with you by the end of tomorrow :)

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InkTrace — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 06:04:35 +0000

Wahoo! Wow, planned for 45k, but hit 50k. I'd say that's a success!

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GinsuBlender — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 06:17:56 +0000

Hmmm...should have checked in here earlier. I'm aaaaaaaaaaaaaall for smack talk.

Re: Looking for Competitors

kittymammas — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:45:59 +0000

me too! I just couldn't put my laptop down, I was possessed LOL! And still I can't wait to continue but I'm glad I got too the 50k mark. I just got out of the Dr. my little one has been coughing a lot and just found out she has pneumonia! =( So I'm really glad I at least won nano and I'll have plenty of time to devote to her care without worrying about word count. Poor baby, she is my sick one. My oldest never gets sick, my youngest was born early and catches everything.

Re: Looking for Competitors

kittymammas — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:47:25 +0000

I can see you sure will be, I saved a spot for you since your rising word count pushed mine =), thanks!

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Kaleidoscope27 — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:38:22 +0000

I can't do it today. I'm just too easily distracted. I'm aiming for 47K by midnight instead (which is still 6K written in a day!) and will go for 50K tomorrow :)

Re: Looking for Competitors

kittymammas — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:11:53 +0000

Go Go! 50k is so close! I used that little word validater and it shorted me 3k! I was like "OMG", but then I saw I forgot a whole two scenes. Whew! Talk about a scare. I've been adding to my story but not really updating my count as its not all that important anymore, however I plan to finish my novel by the end of this week.

Re: Looking for Competitors

Kaleidoscope27 — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:48:56 +0000

I'M HERE! I made it! Phew! Novel's not finished yet but I'm done for the night :) I'm having a beer (or two) and watching a movie or something.

Re: Looking for Competitors

kittymammas — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:16:27 +0000

Alright! Welcome to the party and don't stay away too long, I'm sure your novel's pull is just as intoxicating as say a beer, or two. HA-HA

Re: Looking for Competitors

InkTrace — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 04:20:09 +0000

Another one across the finish line! A shame, Kaleidoscope, I was hoping for a duel on Friday again. Ah, well. I guess all you have left is to finish that novel. ;-) Congrats, by the way.

Re: Looking for Competitors

Kaleidoscope27 — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:30:11 +0000

Sorry, Ink :) It was always my intent to cross the line early so I can try and get the novel finished by the end of the month. And this is what happens when you invite me into competitive threads ;) You're doing awesome though! Look forward to seeing you this side of the line!

Re: Looking for Competitors

kittymammas — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:26:05 +0000

its so quiet here now! No more insults, no more banter...sigh...where'd all the fun people go??

Re: Looking for Competitors

CuriousReflection — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 01:10:13 +0000

Okay, folks, here's the deal. I'm tired of writing, my fingers hurt, and I've got a six-thousand word deficit to make up. There's only one thing I've got going for me. I'm an Irishman. So. Who's ready to smack me around? Who wants to tell me I can't make it? Who wants to let me know I'm not good enough to be a real writer, that I should just quit now? InkTrace, my friend, I see that you are one of the only people on this page with a word count not all the way across the line. I'm coming after you, champ. Those 7,359 words are mine.

Re: Looking for Competitors

InkTrace — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 03:41:39 +0000

*Rolls Up Sleeves* CuriousReflection, now that's the pep talk I needed. You want to compete? You're on! I'll even be generous. It looks like you've put in 3k since you've posted. Let's see who reaches that last 4k first. So, no breaks! Grab some gloves, stuff it with ice, and get back to typing. You can rest those fingers tomorrow, in the ice-cream pie. And, *cracks knuckles* , I'm not going to stay at 37k for long.

Re: Looking for Competitors

InkTrace — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 03:50:27 +0000

Just for the record, at this posting, you're at 33,085 and I'm at 37,359. So, you're racing to 37,085 and my goal is 41,359. For your benefit, I hope you've been writing and you're much further along than posted. You'll need that cushion!

Re: Looking for Competitors

InkTrace — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 04:52:08 +0000

Ah, CuriousReflection, looks like you weren't up to the challenge today. Maybe I'll see you around on Friday?

Re: Looking for Competitors

EMT-TKJ — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:06:46 +0000

Nana na na na na na na! (Still cant touch this!)

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CuriousReflection — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:07:37 +0000

I don't have internet access and thus no updates after 9 PM, but that doesn't mean I'm not writing. 36,405 was my tally as of midnight, so it seems both of us need a little practice putting some K-weight behind the smack. Enjoy your Thanksgiving off, buddy, you deserve some rest after 40 K while I tie my foot. Just ignore that sound behind you - it's merely my foot slamming the accelerator to the floor.

Re: Looking for Competitors

EMT-TKJ — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:57:16 +0000

I have no need for smack talk. I ended my novel, and my word count now is purely editing :) Hmm.... Can you catch up to her by the end of the night?

Re: Looking for Competitors

CuriousReflection — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 20:44:40 +0000

How fortunate that I wasn't talking to you. :) I'm sure going to try.

Re: Looking for Competitors

InkTrace — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:42:53 +0000

So close to me, CuriousReflection! What, couldn't get that last 700 words out? You're going to wish today that you had that cushion!

Re: Looking for Competitors

EMT-TKJ — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:07:56 +0000

I love you for starting this thread. Just saying.

Re: Looking for Competitors

CuriousReflection — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:30:18 +0000

As someone whose progress bar has at least moved in the last 48 hours, all I can say is... bring it. I figured it was dishonorable to keep writing after 12:00 PM before updating. I want to trounce you fair and square.

Re: Looking for Competitors

InkTrace — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 22:27:07 +0000

It's the only way I can keep myself writing 50k for a month. I do it every year - so make sure you come on back! :) I'll send you a message with the link so you can easily find it.

Re: Looking for Competitors

InkTrace — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 22:27:33 +0000

I'm a-writing! Where are you????

Re: Looking for Competitors

InkTrace — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 23:50:04 +0000

Well, CuriousReflection, I'm done for the day. That should give you plenty of time to get caught up. Do your worse damage - even after your internet hours. I expect a challenge when I come back tomorrow night.

Re: Looking for Competitors

kittymammas — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:56:50 +0000

Me too, it kept me writing even when I didn't want to. Thanks Ink!

Re: Looking for Competitors

InkTrace — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 03:07:17 +0000

:) I'm glad you joined, though I don't think I ever caught up to you!

Re: Looking for Competitors

Kara-Blakely — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 21:42:05 +0000

Anyone still around? I'm thinking the logistics are against me, but I'm adjusting a wee bit, let's see if I can get to 30k, and go from there... As of now, I'm at 20k. Anyone as behind as me? Lol.

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InkTrace — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 23:07:50 +0000

I'm still here! Looks like my progress scared away CuriousReflection, though. Yeah, you're just a little bit behind. 10k in four days? I definitely think that's doable. What's your goal for tonight? I am going to keep writing until I can't write anymore. I just want to get this novel done with already...

Re: Looking for Competitors

CuriousReflection — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 23:52:02 +0000

Intimidated, sure, but not yet ready to give up! This gave me the kick I needed to actually cross the line, so thanks for that.

Re: Looking for Competitors

InkTrace — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 23:54:45 +0000

CuriousReflection speaks! I was hoping you'd still be around. Let's see what you got!

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CuriousReflection — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:53:54 +0000

48?! Oi. I'm about to break 44. Well done. Typing furiously...

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CuriousReflection — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 01:28:54 +0000

Breaking 45

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InkTrace — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 03:44:20 +0000

Looks like you're stuck at 44k. Did you forget to update? ;-)

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CuriousReflection — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:52:50 +0000

Internet goes out. But since it seems you forgot to update as well, let me bask in the glory of this moment! PASSED YOU! :D

Re: Looking for Competitors

Kaleidoscope27 — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:32:04 +0000

It's like watching the Grand National watching you two dash to the finish! *eats popcorn* And I echo what Kitty said, Ink; THANK YOU for setting this thread up and thank you for personally inviting me to join :) It certainly helped me to strive for words when I was flagging! Same again next year? :)

Re: Looking for Competitors

InkTrace — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:43:40 +0000

!@#$ That's all the time I'll waste here. Gotta beat you to the finish line!

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InkTrace — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:43:57 +0000

Absolutely! :)

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InkTrace — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:53:13 +0000

*Peeks In* Yay, I got the lead! *Back to Writing*

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InkTrace — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 02:06:54 +0000

Are you even moving? Come on, this is too easy!

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CuriousReflection — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 02:15:35 +0000

Gimme your best shot

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InkTrace — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 02:22:56 +0000

Grumble, Grumble

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CuriousReflection — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 02:35:27 +0000

Passed 50 at 9:34 PM, Eastern Standard Time, USA.

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InkTrace — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 02:39:56 +0000

Yeah, Yeah, I see that. :0P I won't be too far behind!

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CuriousReflection — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 02:45:51 +0000

I just wanted to give you a chance to edge me out if you'd been typing and not updating. Cheering you on! C'mon, 949 more words! You can do it! Bang 'em out!

Re: Looking for Competitors

CuriousReflection — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 02:52:44 +0000

And I'll join the group thanking you for doing this. Flagging along at week 3, stuck in the deep dark pits of boredom and hurting fingers and general keyboard disenchantment, a healthy dose of smack talk was just the thing I needed. I'll be back to run circles around you next year. >:D

Re: Looking for Competitors

InkTrace — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 03:05:01 +0000

House was on, I was writing during the commercials. *halo* But now I've hit end scene and I'm not sure where to go. I've basically finished my novel 7k before, so this has been a rough trip to the end. I appreciate you coming to this board and giving me a kick to keep on going!

Re: Looking for Competitors

InkTrace — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 03:06:51 +0000

I'd like to see you try next year! ;-)

Re: Looking for Competitors

CuriousReflection — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 03:14:47 +0000

Just write lots of notes to yourself. I've got to get this to at least 110K, so I filled out the last sixty or seventy words and then a couple hundred over with notes on what I needed to develop when I came back. Good luck! I'm off for a long, long rest. ;)

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CuriousReflection — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 03:15:27 +0000

Hohoho, I'm glad to see there's still some fire in you. Make it marginally interesting next time around. (No, I was seriously sweating this last hour.)

Re: Looking for Competitors

InkTrace — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 03:56:33 +0000

You see that? That's right -- my status went from blue to purple! I think I like it that way. :) I think I'm the last to reach this party, but I brought my famous fudge! Trust me, it's worth the wait. Wow, you all are too nice here, I don't know what to do with all this appreciation. But to return the love, I couldn't have done this without you. Thanks for jumping in this thread and continuing to come back and give me some good laughs, some good word wars, and kept me accountable for my progress. It's funny - I know I can do 50k (I've done this enough), but without this friendly feuding, I know I'd never have the steam to finish this competition. Glad to see there are other like-minded souls out there. You can be sure that I'll invite you back next year! Should we up the challenge and everyone has to finish their novels one week earlier than this year? ;-) Just kidding. No, seriously, I'm thrilled to be done just two days early. Forget that idea... Rest those fingers until next year!

Re: Looking for Competitors

J.Kievsky — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:35:20 +0000

Very helpful! Like having your own personal drill sergeant yelling in your face whenever you go on the forums. :)

Re: Looking for Competitors

kittymammas — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:54:16 +0000

Congrats Ink! I'll be looking you up next year! But I will also be sticking around the forums as I want to edit and rewrite and transform this mass of words that only makes sense to me, into a novel others may read.

Re: Looking for Competitors

InkTrace — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:26:30 +0000

Haha. Hey, some people need coddling, other people need a swift kick in the pants. Each to their own! (Though, I think I was pretty nice this year. More in "announcer" mode than "drill sergeant". I'll work on that just for you, J.Kievsky)

Re: Looking for Competitors

InkTrace — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:28:52 +0000

Great! Sounds like you have a novel worth keeping. Mine's going in the sock draw. Maybe next year I'll write something worth revising. :) (These days, my focus is on short stories anyway. I love nano in that it gets the novels out of my head and then I can keep focusing on my short stories.)

Re: Looking for Competitors

Laughing Panther — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:32:30 +0000

Did you guys really think I did write while I was on vacation? Silly children. I was a busy, busy girl. Congrats to you all! I'm so proud of you Kitty, this being your first year and having so much going on. I'm still laughing, ink. I promise. :) I might cry soon, though. I don't know when this neovel is going to finish itself, so it looks like I'll be busy well into december....

Re: Looking for Competitors

EMT-TKJ — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:48:29 +0000

At least validate it!!! you have over 100k! PURPLE IT

Re: Looking for Competitors

InkTrace — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 03:09:48 +0000

Welcome back, Laughing Panther! With all of your progress at the beginning of the month and then no return, I thought something might have happened on to you on your vacation. Glad to see you're fine and, apparently, doing really well on that novel. Hurry and validate, like EMT-TKJ said. You've only got a few hours left and that's a lot of writing to not claim!

Re: Looking for Competitors

Laughing Panther — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:33:18 +0000

Yeah....I tried. It craashed my computer trying to copy and paste the dang thing, because my computer was made in 2002. Bad day. At least I backed up the novel, right? So I have it, and the pride of knowing that I finished well. I'm cool with that, even if I don't get the awesome prpleness. (Which I am immensly bitter about) If you guys stick around, I'd behappy to let you know how things turn out. I assume everyone is going to keep writing, yes? I was so pleased to see how well you guys did. :)

Re: Looking for Competitors

Kaleidoscope27 — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:32:02 +0000

Panther, if you want the purple bar and winners goodies: check out this thread. It's for people who couldn't validate due to technical issues (and a crashing computer is a technical issue I'm sure!)

Re: Looking for Competitors

InkTrace — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 02:33:02 +0000

Where's the "like" button? ;-) Good to have people in the know!

Re: Looking for Competitors

EMT-TKJ — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 16:42:01 +0000

I'm still hanging out. you people are way to awesome to just leave.