Who else misses the stress? http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178 Jenna B. Edwards Sure i was a hermit for four weeks and sure my novel isn't done yet, but I had fun. I have over 800 word. I proved to myself I could type fifty pages and live to type more. I like deadlines. They're fun. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:21:13 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=1#forum_thread_comment_985107 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=1#forum_thread_comment_985107 roruna I miss it too, there was stress and some resentment when I couldn't totally isolate myself to focus on writing but now my life feels incredibly empty. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:20:03 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=1#forum_thread_comment_985481 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=1#forum_thread_comment_985481 Horselover150 Yeah, I was so focused on NaNoWriMo, that now I have trouble concentrating on anything else. Now all I want to do is sit on the couch and watch the ships sail out Tokyo Bay. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:39:19 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=1#forum_thread_comment_985674 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=1#forum_thread_comment_985674 Angryman You're in Nihon? Cool! Tue, 20 Dec 2011 02:48:35 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=1#forum_thread_comment_986307 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=1#forum_thread_comment_986307 Angryman "I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by." -Douglas Adams Tue, 20 Dec 2011 02:51:41 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=1#forum_thread_comment_986315 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=1#forum_thread_comment_986315 Kenouni Renashin I do. Without the end of the month deadline, I'm finding it hard to actually write my NaNo everyday (handwriting is not a problem, but I'm not allowed to do that until the days words are done). Apparently my self imposed deadlines aren't good enough :( ~Ken-Ren Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:34:39 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=1#forum_thread_comment_986961 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=1#forum_thread_comment_986961 Horselover150 Yes, I am for now. But I'll probably be moving back to the States come March or April. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:51:44 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=1#forum_thread_comment_988972 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=1#forum_thread_comment_988972 Heresy Definitely miss the daily grind, the push to just write a few more words, telling myself I'm almost at the daily goal (and then going way over, but that's another story). I've missed it so much that after less than two weeks, I turned around and started it over again. I miss the word widget, but now I'm getting my daily writing fix. I'm starting to wonder if I need a 12-step program.... Wed, 21 Dec 2011 01:53:14 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=1#forum_thread_comment_989293 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=1#forum_thread_comment_989293 Smartiez101 I miss the stress that it gave for sure. There was always the stress of parents demanding me to do my homework, brothers whining that I have to get off the computer, and that was always annoying. But it actually made me accomplish something!! I've gotten so lazy, and I keep telling myself 'Oh, I'll work on it later today' Later today comes, 'I'll work on it tomorrow' Procrastination sucks. I really need something like it again so I can finish the series sometime during the early New Year. Afterwards, all I have to do is edit a heckuva lot, and it'll finally lift off the ground. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:43:13 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=1#forum_thread_comment_994003 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=1#forum_thread_comment_994003 EP2504 I really miss it! I've tried writing other novels, but nothing comes close as the stress and deadlines of NaNoWriMo, and there are less people here now, meaning a lesser community, and it makes me sad! I really miss stressing over my plot line, arguing with my wordcount dragon about him biting my feet, talking to my characters about what they want to happen next, and having my mum sit me down and tell me I was going insane! November'11 was my first NaNoWriMo, and I'll never forget it. I just hope I can take part in many, many more! I want to be a 70 year old NaNoWriMo participant!!! Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:16:52 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1056480 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1056480 qwertz I've barely been writing at all, and haven't really done so since towards the end of November. I wish it was Camp already so that I could force myself to write what I'm currently planning! Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:51:50 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1056835 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1056835 Earthsick Well, I have to study for an important math exam in March so there's not much relaxing for me right now. /: Apart from that ... at least I can go to sleep sooner than during November. :D Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:31:49 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1063996 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1063996 Arlequin I really miss it. The positive stress of NaNo brightened up my otherwise gloomy November. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 03:12:07 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1066403 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1066403 Kay Proctor I'm a chronic procrastinator, and nothing seems to get done by me without deadlines and outside pressure to MOVE MOVE MOVE. That's the part of NaNo I really miss. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:39:59 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1066806 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1066806 Mina-Merrin I definitely miss the stress - like you Kay, I only seem to get anything done without the deadlines. As long as there area a few good, active members here, I'm sure we can organize something other than just NaNoWriYe and JaNoWriMo...they just don't seem to carry the same oomph and pressure as NaNo does. I do tend to think about using Screnzy to rebel and write my novel instead - 100 pages of a script just doesn't seem to stick in my mind as well as 50,000 words of a novel. Its just a thought at the moment, but a very strong thought. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:51:10 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1073349 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1073349 DerangedPickle Yep, once again deadlines are the only way I get shit done, because it makes me work to hit that spot, I try to write now but with my College work and mock exams in February I'm wanting to do more revision for my exams and that on top of writing is quite hard really. But yeah, I almost miss the stress of nano, and being able to talk about what i'm writing with my mate who does nano, and it gave me something to do in November, because as much as I hate to admit it, my social life isn't too good, due to college and all bogging everyone I know down in work it makes going out hard. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:08:01 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1085653 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1085653 imawesome This year was my first time doing NaNo. I'll just say NaNoWriMo and I had a love-hate relationship. I hated it for making me constantly write, but I loved it for not allowing me to procrastinate. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:17:52 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1093150 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1093150 quixotic_hope I definitely miss the stress. I'm working on WriYe at the moment, but I agree - it's not the same. I'm trying to write a million words this year, which basically means doing a NaNo every month of the year. I'm signing up for as many of the monthly challenges as I can find, but it's not the same. I guess I forgot how much write-ins helped me during NaNo. I need word wars and local people pushing me to write. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:11:08 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1105126 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1105126 aquamaster i do!!!!!!!!!!!! it was wonderful! i was able to focus my mind! oh how i miss it! Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:29:17 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1124244 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1124244 dancer_kirsten Nope, not at all. But I always need about 6 months recovery from NaNo (that's why taking part in 2011 JulyCamp was such a mistake). I'll relish it again coming November though. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:42:15 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1155674 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1155674 Webgoji Nope, my stress level is FAR higher now than in NaNo. During NaNo, I had an excuse not to do the laundry, clean the kitchen, clean the living room, get the kids to basketball practice (and COACH basketball), etc, etc. Now I want to write, but don't have any tolerance from people for not getting the rest of it done . . . and soccer season is fast approaching. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:25:05 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1156231 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1156231 allwritemel Anyone who misses the stress is welcome to join us on the Year of Continuous Writing. If you sign up now you get the last start date this year - 1st August. Your target, your choice of what you write (anything goes as long as it's writing - even letters, blogs and web content, a great support network (many of whom do nano - and your NaNo counts towards your goal), a monthly newsletter which also contains some interviews with other authors - and 365 days to complete the whole thing. Sound good to you? Great! Then you're welcome to email me on mwinrow1(at)sky(dot)com. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:46:09 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1159202 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1159202 Prosaurus Heck yeah I do! Without it, I barely write. So sad. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 08:02:55 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1193468 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1193468 -Katlyn- Despite finals coming up in April (I mean, mid-terms follow every November!), I really want to do /something/. I'm not sure if I'm up for a NaNo, or if I should go outline-crazy, but since NaNo's ended, I swear the quality of my life has gone down. xD I'm seriously considering starting Milwordy in July. (May is finals, and that is the one month I refuse to NaNo in. Then I'm gone all June. Otherwise, I'd do it sooner. :P) Sun, 25 Mar 2012 19:59:14 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1237765 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1237765 Lacey Fay I miss it. I miss it a lot. I never finished, but it was great fun and it made me realize that writing isn't supposed to be perfect the first time around, it takes work. It also gave me the best answer ever to "So what did you do today?" The answer? "I blew up a children's hospital. In my novel." I always paused before I mentioned the novel, and it was HILARIOUS to see their expressions. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:36:34 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1246120 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/48178?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1246120