Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

Ellipses... — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 21:42:23 -0600

Hey all, I'm Emilia (prefer Emmi, but it's cool either way) and I am here to bring you the officially unoffical NaNoReMo thread (Part ONE?!). This is just a place where people who signed up for Redemption Month (over here: http://nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/46064?page=1 ) can chat while writing their novels. Anyone can come in and chat as long as it's about writing! I created Redemption Month after losing NaNo for the first time this year (so tragic...) and I thought I might as well see if anyone else would be up for redeming themselves (or finishing their NaNos or writing short stories or etc.) and a whole lot of people signed up. Anyone can join, and you don't even need to write 50,000. :) This is just a supportive community for those of us who are still here and writing even though NaNo has been over for two months now (two already?!). In order to prompt discussion, I have a question to ask you all: Who's your main character this January?

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Smartiez101 — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 02:43:52 -0600

Yay!! I was going to try for a NaNo in December but failed miserably so this sounds great. Answer: I'm going to finish my Trapped series, and this time around it's Kristen, Raevin, and possibly Trinity? Wow, three and they're all females! o.o

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RedBanjo — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 14:29:42 -0600

My main character's a battle mage called Stan Regas. He's on the quest to stop an army of undead from wiping out the last know human realm. Can't give you any more detail since that's all I have right now, lol. So far I'm 2k in... and struggling! Woo! Roll on Feb 1st.

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maggiep — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:22:16 -0600

Tempest is my main character. She's fiery, yet cautious. And on the run with a guy she just met.

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Ellipses... — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:18:07 -0600

If anyone was wondering (which you probably weren't, but hey, whatever!) my main character is Reva June and so far she's attending high school in Oklahoma. :D

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Angryman — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:18:50 -0600

Jacklyn "Full Metal Jackie" Taylor: a SWAT sniper/ Mohten Reisr (Destroying Monster). Victor Taylor: Swordsman/ Tesho Majir (Blade Mage) Jinx: Bookstore worker/ Tanor Majir (Spoken Word Mage) I should probably add the Scout (a monster similar to the Japanese kamaitachi, or sickle weasel), but as I have little in the way of him, I'm leaving him out for now.

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KatiePoet — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:02:44 -0600

Hey all! I'm here to finish my Nano. 108,917 words, and still not done. Can we say long winded? LOL. Hopefully this month I'll finally type those magical words -- "The end!" My MC is a mad scientist named Dr. Benjamin Brutus. He's unbelievably sexy and fantastic, but when his wife dies, he kind of spirals into a depression. So he does what any self respecting mad scientist would do -- he brings her back to life.

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Angryman — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 02:12:02 -0600

I thought his name was Brutus, not Frankenstein. ;)

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Smartiez101 — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 04:27:24 -0600

changing storyline. the Trapped series will only be for the camp nanowrimos and next NaNoWriMo in Nov. Those always help me with writer's block... So, I'm working on The Drakkon Reborn series first book but I don't know what it's called yet... FMCs: Aria Yang and Willow Subin MMC: Truvik Survik I <3 my characters... :3

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Smartiez101 — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 04:28:57 -0600

foo, I forgot to add... I'm doing 55K since the last few days of December I worked on it and ended up with about 4K. I know it was more than 4K but less than 5K, and then I started working and completely forgot to check how many words. So I'm doing 55K to be fair. So far I have 9K out of all 55. :3

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KatiePoet — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:56:21 -0600

LOL yeah, I know -- it's a modernized version of good ol' dr. frank -- with computers instead of monsters :) :) :)

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maggiep — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 18:40:30 -0600

Good to see you here KatiePoet!

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KatiePoet — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:14:02 -0600

Yep! Glad you're here too, Maggie, and chugging on with that novel. Persistance is key. We'll get through this! LOL. How goes the world building?

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maggiep — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:52:54 -0600

May be a little battered and bruised when I get through, but I'll get there, Lol. World building is going great, thanks for asking. At least with the character department. I have vague ideas as to the world itelf. But getting the characters' personalities helps give a glimpse as to the place they live in. How are things going for you?

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KatiePoet — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:47:18 -0600

You know, for me -- characters are really what makes/breaks a book. I always remember my favorite characters from books, sometimes little else. So if your characters are good, your readers will fall in love with them and that's half the battle right there :) I remember being in high school, so in love with Mr. Darcy. Could I tell you the plot/scene of Pride and Pred? Nah. But I can describe Mr. D to you to the T! LOL. Anyway -- my book's limping along. My FMC and MMC had a very romantic scene yesterday, which is fun for me to write :):):) Today, I'm limping along, I think because I know FMC has to die in a few scenes, and I'm going to miss her ::Tear:: ah, I'll get over it.

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maggiep — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 22:10:12 -0600

I am right there with you with Mr. Darcy. Except for me, my first preference is Captain Wentworth(Persuasion) *sigh* :) And I agree too, if the characters are not exciting then it doesnt matter how the houses look or where the houses are at all.... Aw, I love romantic scenes(they are so hard for me to write though, but I still love them :) ). I understand limping along knowing your FMC is going to die. It's so hard writing those scenes. In my last book, my FMC died, I knew she would from the very beginning(it was based on a headstone, so death was obvious), and still, I was bawling when she died. I tried to make it as heroic and romantic as possible though, to give her death a meaning. I hope you can get through the limping stage without too much trouble.

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maggiep — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 22:20:51 -0600

Ending the day at 6,902 words. Not too bad for 2 days in. A lot better than November's start.

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Jennifermwcg — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:36:47 -0600

I broke my old laptop yesterday and lost the 7K I had written. D:

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maggiep — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:14:08 -0600

Oh no! :O That is terrible!

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Ellipses... — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:46:05 -0600

Hey all. I seem to be VERY behind due to general business in life. But I am going to win! I will win!

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katethenanowrimo-er — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:31:39 -0600

I'm Katie! I'm so pumped for NaNoReMo. I've got a great twisted fairytale on my hands and I'm working out the details. Aury's the best nickname I've come up with so far for Aurelie and I have no idea how she and Charming are going to get stuck together but I'm confident. P=

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maggiep — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 07:36:59 -0600

You can do it Katie! When all else fails, throw in evil monkeys :)

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RedBanjo — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 07:52:09 -0600

Just reached 8,000 words. So I'm behind on my target lol. Want to be at 10k today at least, if not 12k... not gonna happen! Anyone fancy motivating me??

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maggiep — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:55:01 -0600

I have faith in you RedBanjo! You can do it!

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KatiePoet — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:17:14 -0600

Hey Katie! I'm Katie, too :) and also pumped for this month's adventures in noveling. I love twisted fairy tales, by the way! Sounds interesting... goodluck!

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RedBanjo — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 02:28:45 -0600

Awww, thanks Maggie! :-) I reached 10k yesterday, so with your faith, I'm striking for 15k today... eek.

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maggiep — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:05:21 -0600

you still have it :) The passed few days Ive been really slowing down. At 8,100 now. Hoping to get as close to 12k as possible today.

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MarthaBechtel — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:36:45 -0600

I'm trying my hardest to finish off a short story that I started last April so it's very much a 'redemption' month for me! At some point I need to go back and sort out the mess that is my past NaNo novels as well, but I figure if I start small it will be harder to fail. *sheepish grin* Main character is Meg, short for Megan (last name unknown) and I'm roughly 3k into a planned 8k story. I feel silly having gotten stuck at what amounts to a Day 5 wordcount-- You'd think after NaNo this would be easier! :P -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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RedBanjo — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:24:59 -0600

I want to encourage you now lol. Come on you can do it! I have faith in you :-) I want to see you reach 12k today. I'd be disappointed if you dont...

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maggiep — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:22:44 -0600

Lol, oh man now the pressure.... :)

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maggiep — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:25:05 -0600

Sometimes its the ones that would seem the easiest(or at least be easier) to do that get us stuck the most.

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maggiep — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:30:34 -0600

Just hit the 10k mark. Maybe I shoulda made that my goal for the night :) 2k more to go....

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maggiep — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:55:05 -0600

12,003 Yay!! 12:54am and I have work tomorrow. Today. Soon. Goodnight.

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RedBanjo — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 04:53:59 -0600

Congrats! Good going! Knew you could do it :-) Wish I had the same success... I got to 14,512 words before I couldn't keep my eyes open any more lol. But I'm ahead of my daily target :-) Aiming for 18k today

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maggiep — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:37:55 -0600

Thank you. I didn't want to disappoint you, and it feels nice having part 2 done. And hey, you did great. When your eyes start rebelling and closing, its time to sleep. It's good to be ahead of your daily target, that's great :) My goal today, hmm....if nobody comes to the store I could get more done....Let's say, 15k? Yeah, 15k.

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KatiePoet — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:42:06 -0600

That's great Maggie! :-D Kudos! Glad it's flowing along. I've been keeping steady at about 2k per day lately... been working on a poetry project too so that takes up about half my brain, leaving the other half for my nano. Balancing projects is fun X-D

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RedBanjo — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:48:02 -0600

Well, I've disappointed myself. I didn't have time to write at all today and only managed to get to 15,600 :-( will make up for it tomorrow. Promise. You reached 15k? If you do, we'll be on a par then and can race each other ;-)

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maggiep — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:14:40 -0600

Well, so far you are winning. I just brought the manuscript up. Wouldnt it figure, the day I thought I'd get a lot of writing done, all the women want to shop. So I'm still holding at last night's mark. Planning for another long night.(I gotta at least get to 15,600 right? :) )

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maggiep — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:46:03 -0600

You're doing great Katie! It's nice you can do a variety of writing. I tried poetry. Didn't go so well :/

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KatiePoet — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:40:54 -0600

Ah, poetry's great... where ever single syllable counts. Takes a lot of practice, though, and for course reading. I've been writing/publishing poetry for about 5 years. Actually, I'm MUCH more comfortable writing poetry -- fiction is my secondary "spec" heh... something new I'm trying just to stretch my imagination. I don't know if I can write fiction, but hehe that's not stopping me from trying.

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RedBanjo — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 04:36:25 -0600

I won't be winning for long! I'm working all weekend (next day off is wednesday) so not got many hours to write... Did you reach 15,600??

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maggiep — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 09:12:11 -0600

(I am hanging my head in shame) I didn't even get to 15k. I think Thursday's all nighter did me in for yesterday. I got a little over 14, maybe. I don't remember. I really had to push to get that and finally gave up and went to bed. But....since you're working all weekend....which means between now and wednesday, I might get there, lol

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maggiep — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 09:15:53 -0600

According to your word count, you wrote something worthy :) It's always good to try spreading the wings further. What we think we can't do, may become our next passion.

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RedBanjo — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 16:34:05 -0600

All nighter? Ouch! You did well. If you're aiming for 50k this month, 14k is more than you need right now. I'm at 17k, but I'm flagging. Long shifts at work don't help :-( won't happen, but I'm gonna aim for 20k tomorrow... *starts to cry*

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maggiep — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 22:25:26 -0600

Aw dont cry. Here, have a cupcake(this is when you use that imagination and pretend I made you a cupcake and all is good now : ) ). Yeah, I've decided to take the weekend off. Tomorrow I'm going gaming with friends(have no idea what we're doing, but it'll be mindless, hopefully). I'll get back to the story after that.

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RedBanjo — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 03:39:01 -0600

*Greatfully accepts the cupcake* Thanks! You're a good cook :-P Enjoy your weekend off! I'm beginning to hate my story atm... don't know if it's generally rubbish, whether I've reached "week 2" so soon, or whether I've set too high a goal for myself (80k is a lot more than 50k). Only time will tell...

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maggiep — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 07:34:16 -0600

Thank you. Next time I'll do cookies, if the need arises again :) Ah, the "i hate my story" stage. I hate the "i hate my story" stage. It slows things down. Don't worry, you'll get over this brick wall, or smash through it, whichever method you prefer.

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RedBanjo — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:44:02 -0600

Lol, I just have done! The story itself was boring me, so I decided to go wild and do something crazy... And it worked! Things have just taken an unexpected direction and i'm loving it. Inspired by the crazy, I've managed to catch up (again) and am now sitting on 20,652 words :-) Oh, and I wish I could cook. I once burnt toast twice in a run! (True story)

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maggiep — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:18:38 -0600

Yay for crazy :) You are so ahead of me, dangit :) I can't cook. I love baking, but not cooking. Can't say as I've burnt toast twice in a row, but I've burnt pancakes(while still gooey inside. I was so bummed.) Still can't do pancakes. I hope your toast attempts have been better.

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RedBanjo — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:27:53 -0600

Decided to reply down here instead of up there because the trend's leaning to the right a lot, although I'm quite curious to know how far right we can go :-P So, we're around 9 days into the month. How everyone's doing with their novels? People still on track? Emmi (Ellipses), are you still in this?? @maggie, I'm getting better at cooking I'll have you know. But I'm staying away from anything as complicated as toast :-P

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Carolf — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:05:14 -0600

Jumping in: I'm in rewrite stage for my Nano effort. Was out of town last week, but still managed a critical reading of the thing, and got all the easy changes done. Then I came down with bronchitis. Right now, I'm not doing much but sleeping. But as soon as I feel better ... watch out! Main character: Brian Whitlowe. He's a techie nerd programmer, who finds a programming error that pits him up against an international cartel operating on the moon.

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KatiePoet — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:01:38 -0600

I'm doing pretty good -- about 19K since New Years. Don't ask me how far along I am on my plot, though X-D Word count wise, I'm on track. Umm... plot wise? I'm always behind.

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maggiep — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:15:52 -0600

I was wondering too how far it goes :) I'm glad the cooking is better. I try to stay away from the oven(unless its for cupcakes and cookies, any dessert thing). Although I did a quesidilla the other night and it came out good. Toast is a very tricky thing, just how high does one put the switch for toasting????

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RedBanjo — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:30:34 -0600

You're at over 100k and you're behind on plot?!? How? Well, it's the words that count anyway (until you come to edit) - that's what I keep telling myself because my plot sucks. So at least you're not behind your target... like me again...

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RedBanjo — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:35:18 -0600

New word learnt: quesidilla. Can't say it. Don't know when I'll use it. But thanks. The worst part about toast is spreading the butter. I mean, you need a masters degree to figure that out! You'll be happy to know I did 577 words yesterday, giving you a chance to catch up. Currently at 21,229. Not going to write much today either :-( I've also come to the conclusion that I'm not a fantasy guy. Why I decided to write fantasy, I don't know. After I finish this novel, I'm going to stick with sci fi.

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RedBanjo — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:39:42 -0600

Sounds interesting. My curiosity peaked when I read the "on the moon" part :-) are you rewriting from scratch, or editing when you've got?

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Carolf — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:16:23 -0600

[quote=RedBanjo] Sounds interesting. My curiosity peaked when I read the "on the moon" part :-) are you rewriting from scratch, or editing when you've got? [/quote] I'm editing what I have, mostly. I'm adding scenes where needed, moving a few around. That's the intermediate stuff. Then I have some real character and plot issues to work out -- that's the hard stuff. Whether or not I do a complete rewrite will depend on what I have when I finish this draft. My hero ends up on the moon accidentally on purpose (not his) and spends the first third of the novel there, trying to cope and get back to his regular life. The second third takes place in Chicago, where he does more research into the problem he found on the moon, and where he blows the whistle. The final third has him hiding out in Ann Arbor from both the bad guys and the good guys (they don't know he's a good guy, yet), finally ending up in jail. That actually ends up being the best break he's had since he landed on the moon. While he's on Earth, his friends back on the moon are aiding and abetting him all the way. I have to admit, it's been fun working this one.

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maggiep — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:06:31 -0600

It is pronounced(hopefully I get this right for you)- kay-suh-dee-uh (definitely not like how its spelled) Lol, ah yes, the butter spreading. I have to admit, I am like my grandfather with this. We are both freakishly obsessed with getting every centimeter of bread covered, smoothly, evenly. It takes time and practice. Mom and Grandma roll their eyes at us. They could be halfway done eating and we are still spreading. I am smacking myself cuz giving myself the weekend off has only made me slack. So, seeing as you are now at, or rather over, 21k, I'm getting back. Seriously, bringing the document up now. Mmhm, yep.(21k?! oh man. can't you slow down for me? :) ) Fantasy can't be too hard for you, seeing as you are at 21,229 :)

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Carolf — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:15:06 -0600

It is spelled as it sounds ... in Spanish! It translates as : a little cheesey thing

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maggiep — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:44:17 -0600

I am catching up. Just hit 18,106

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maggiep — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:05:31 -0600

I just typed a sentence, finishing the word count at-21,229 :) That was not planned :)

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RedBanjo — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:11:51 -0600

Wow, you've caught up! I had a day off yesterday to recharge my batteries, so we're even now :-) but I have three days off now so you've got your work cut out for you lol. Decided my target of 80k is too much for a novel I don't care about anymore. I really, really, really want to go write sci fi now. But at the same time, I don't want to quit. So I'm gonna aim to finish this novel at 50k, and start another sci fi novel... counting the words of both into my total of course :-P

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RedBanjo — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:18:23 -0600

Fantasy is hard. I can't find a way to make it as gruesome and as scary as I'd like, and the problem with the story I've written so far is it's far too complicated. Because I'm not used to writing fantasy, I'm trying too hard, and therefore messing up :-( I love lots of butter on my toast. And jam. Mmmmm... jam toast...

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RedBanjo — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:25:58 -0600

Lol, 'accidentally on purpose'. I bet you had fun writting it! When I edit, I struggle when it comes to moving scenes around. I might have one scene really early in the novel that is full of action and drama that deserves to be towards the end of the novel, but I can't bring myself to move it. I get scared of messing up, so I leave it and hope for the best.

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maggiep — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:52:35 -0600

Yeah, I'm not really sure how I did it. But I'm not gunna think too hard on it. I'm not sure how long the story is, figured originally around 25k, now thinking a little closer to 30k. Short, I know. I hope it turns around and you start liking your story again. Isn't it rebellous to count two stories as one word count? :)

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abbyyoyo2 — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:49:28 -0600

I'm gonna jump in on this too. I'ditn' finish my NaNo in November and only worked on it a little durring December, yesterday I hit 8k Very proud it's hard to find tiime to write around school work Blah! My Main Charaters are Skylar an escaped convict and known Rebel, Evan a hardcore prision gaurd/goverment security officer (severly to mildly insane), and Bradley a trainee cop who is caught between helping the goverment he's been taught to respect or Skylar the only person to show him respect and friendship. I think it's a kind of cool story, it's like Si-Fi action-y thing. annnyywway i better go the bell just rang. lol Nanoing at school.

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RedBanjo — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:54:22 -0600

Awww! I wanna count the two together :-P Fine, I'll count them seperately. Today's been another wasted day for me now... Except I've come up with the idea for my sci fi book :-) tbh, I think I'm gonna start that instead. I know I said I'd finish the fantasy one first (and I'm feeling really, really, really guilty for not finishing what I started) but it's just not happening. I'll keep it to one side and maybe come back to it. And, as penance, I'm going to write at least 50k from now til the end of Jan (eek). You may be ahead of me (since now I'm technically on 0,000) but watch this space...

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Carolf — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:36:10 -0600

[quote=RedBanjo] Lol, 'accidentally on purpose'. I bet you had fun writting it! When I edit, I struggle when it comes to moving scenes around. I might have one scene really early in the novel that is full of action and drama that deserves to be towards the end of the novel, but I can't bring myself to move it. I get scared of messing up, so I leave it and hope for the best. [/quote] In some cases, it's pretty obvious I need to move things. Frankie can't re-route Brian before she learns how to do it, so I have to include a scene where she figures it out. On the other hand, Brian will still be a wanted terrorist until Strathcockle's aid gets him off the hook, and that happens after Strathcockle resigns, so the resignation scene has to move back. That kind of thing. Since this is my first novel, I'm not as facile as I'd like to be with recognizing good pacing. The kind of scene exchanges you're referencing fall in that category. I had a lot of problems with that at the start of the novel. I think I've switched out at least three scenes in various combinations before I hit on what I think works.

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maggiep — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:40:02 -0600

Well, I'm not gunna judge how you count. If you want to combine both, that's your choice(technically Im just annoyed that I didnt think about that for November :) ) It's been a wasted day so far for me too. Busy morning, now doing tax stuff. Oh, the joy. Woohoo. But I will get some writing done. I will. I'm happy to hear you have the idea for your sci fi, that's proof today hasn't been totally wasted. Your poor fantasy characters, pushed aside, being forgotten. I can hear them crying now....Poor things. Tsk tsk. :) Maybe it's for the best right now though, maybe some space is needed. And on my end-I'm now 21,229 words ahead of you, yay! :)

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maggiep — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:40:49 -0600

That's how my grandma made it for me when I was little, and now I love it. Raspberry jam is my favorite.

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maggiep — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:28:31 -0600

Just hit 22k. Yay! :D

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RedBanjo — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:47:47 -0600

Well, you're going to be jealous. Started writing my sci fi today and just finished for the night. Guess how many words? That's right - 10,059. In one day. Yes, I'm boasting! Woo! Best writing day ever! And it's only taken 9.5 hours :-P I'm determined to catch up and overtake you lol. The fantasy characters of mine can cry all they like. I knew I was writing a poor story and the wrong genre. Sci fi's my thing. Got a day off tomorrow too, but I'll probably only manage 7k since I'm travelling home in the morning. Not sure yet, but might consider aiming for 80k with this novel. If I do, that'll be 100k written in a month (overall)... fingers crossed...

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

maggiep — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:51:03 -0600

How, the heck, did you DO THAT?!! Seriously? Were you jacked up on Redbull or something?! You didn't just slide your fingers over the keys to make random words of no language bearing, did you???? Well, if it was the wrong genre and story, then its best to stop writing it, then to try to just finish for the sake of finishing. Oh, and did I forget to ask-How did you do that?!?!

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

KatiePoet — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:33:09 -0600

Hey! Congrats. That's an amazing day. I think the most I made in a day was 7k, and that was because i was on the road, with nothing to do -- my husband driving... me... aimlessly typing away on my laptop... actually thinking about it, it was pretty sweet :D These past three days I've gotten nada done on my nano... another project had to take priority. Gwah! I mean, it's all good, it's all writing. But still, there's this guilt for abandoning the nano, which has me determined to write a bit tonight. My characters are mad at me, they stopped "talking" to me! :( LOL.

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

maggiep — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:55:54 -0600

Characters tend to do that at times. You would think they would have more appreciation for what we do. I mean, we are writing their story, letting them take over our lives, time, at times sanity. And then they have the nerve to stop talking? Sheesh.

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

RedBanjo — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 06:57:34 -0600

Well, it's quite simple really... I was in a hotel on my own from 9 til 7, so I had nothing else to do. I got a few cans of coke, set Write or Die to 200 words in 8 mins, and started writing. I just aimed to reach 200 words every 8 mins, and broke the whole thing down into manageable chunks. Then I could write around 1k every hour, with small 2-3 min breaks inbetween each 8 mins to stretch and recharge. It works! Started writing today at 12 noon, so hopefully I'll get at least 7k done today. But I'm aiming for 10k again, just to annoy you. Told you to watch this space ;-) Oh, and my new story has the same setting as my November novel, which I'm kinda using as a guide to help structure it. That helps too :-)

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

RedBanjo — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:03:59 -0600

Thanks! I think the key is to have nothing else better to do at the time. Too often I get tempted to go on the net (which is what I'm doing now - and I'm going to get back to writing after I finish this reply) or pop a dvd in or something. But yesterday I didn't have a choice really, so I cracked on with it. Similar to you being in a car... you had nothing else better to do, so you wrote 7k Haha, my characters don't talk to me... They beg me not to throw them into horrible situations or scare them silly... but I ignore them. It's a cruel world lol.

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

maggiep — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:41:17 -0600

Well, you're gunna be bummed to know-I'm not annoyed, I'm impressed. At some point you'll pass me anyway, because your story is longer than mine anyway. I never got into the Write or Die things. Too stressful for me and then my mind goes blank. Which kind of ruins the point of writing. I'm glad it's going great. Keep it up and I'll send you over cookies :)

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

RedBanjo — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:18:10 -0600

Lol, I'm glad you're impressed! I aim to please ;-) how long do you think your story will be?? I see your point. I guess you like to take your time with writing :-) I find Write or Die helps. A lot. I get into a flow when I use it, and if I slip up, it warns/forces me to keep going. Without it, my pace would slow, and I'd be less interested so I'd give up quicker. At 14k+ now. 10k seems unlikely for me today, but we'll see.

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

maggiep — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:48:20 -0600

Originally I thought 25k, but I've already passed that, and still have quite a bit left, so somewhere between 28-30k I think. Which would be cool, cuz the longest story I've written is 28k. It'd be fun to pass that. I go in spurts with writing. It depends on the scene and how detailed it has to be. Sometimes I write really fast(usually happens when I'm getting to the end), and sometimes I take my sweet time. You're doing good. Can't always have a 10k day ya know :)

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

maggiep — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:46:14 -0600

I am having the hardest time writing today. I don't know why. I haven't even hit 1k words yet. *sigh*

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RedBanjo — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:59:27 -0600

I won't tell you how much I've written then! I find, when I'm in a rut (in a story I like!) I'll do something drastic. Really drastic. Do something completely out of place, like employ ninjas/mamoths/robots/axe-wielding-maniacs/zombies to give my MC a hard time. Then, after the dust settles, go about explaining what just happened :-P somehow, it works. Also, you've never written more than 28k? Want to help you now. Try having your bad-guy turn out to have a behind-the-scenes master that your heroes have to take down. That's like starting your story again and should double your word target instantly :-)

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

maggiep — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:28:23 -0600

How many words? I won't be jealous :) Lol, I have yet to include ninjas(unless you count the little brother who is always dressing up as something and sliding down the stairs to his hideout, or to save the world....) Nope, well, technically it was 28,703 words. So I guess it's, Ive never written anything over that :( I may actually be able to use that suggestion in some spot, thanks for the tip. I really do want to write that 50k novel and am working to get there. It is my #1 goal on my bucket list. I'm hoping that my fantasy story will be that one. Cuz I know this one is not :/

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

RedBanjo — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:40:09 -0600

Just made it to 18.5k :-) not done for the night yet! Seeing if I can do two 10k nights in a run (think I will at this rate lol). Then, tomorrow, I'll settle back to a modest 2.5k day as a reward for my hard work. I'm determined to help you get to 50k by the end of January now :-P Maybe you'd be suited writing a different kind of story? Like, if it's fantasy (for example), have your character have to travel a long long long distance and every town she gets too, she has to help the townsfolk... thus giving you lots of sub-plots to deepen your main plot (and add to your wordcount). Or, in your current one, have Tempest get lost in the wilderness and force her to make a journey from town to town trying to find her way back... helping the local townsfolk on the way... Or get her lost in the wilderness and have her meet a tall dark handsome stranger... who helps her help the townsfolk (obviously! What else would he do with her?)...

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

maggiep — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:56:24 -0600

currently at 27,853 and at the end of the story, basically. I could tell today was the end day, I could feel it in my bones. It just so happens that she does go in the wilderness. She is running from a crazy man. She is also on the run with a guy, a soldier who has helped save the indians from an attack by the crazy soldier guy. Jamie and Tempest both tried to stop the attack. Her brother was killed helping. They head to her house but the soldiers are already there looking for them, so they have to go somewhere else-thus the week long journey to Fairfield Conn, where she has family.

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

maggiep — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:57:36 -0600

And nice going on 18.5! Very cool! :)

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

RedBanjo — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:10:44 -0600

Aww, what you going to do now then? You still have the rest of the month to go! Lol, see, if I'd had known that, I'd have suggested something different. I'm at 19k now... nearly there :-)

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

RedBanjo — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:27:50 -0600

20,438 words. That's 10k yesterday, and 10k today! Woo!!! Proud of myself :-) Giving up for the night lol.

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

maggiep — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:15:27 -0600

I don't know :( Go back and try to fill in any gaps, smooth out the edges, make sure everything flows(aka-adding any other words possible to bring the count up) And after that, I'll probably start on my fantasy story. As soon as I get the actual plot instead of just pieces. You could suggest something else, I'll listen :) You're doing great! Keep it up!

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maggiep — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:17:11 -0600

WOOHOO!!!! That is AWESOME!!

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maggiep — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:22:22 -0600

I just passed 28k

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maggiep — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:21:00 -0600

I just typed my 28,710th word, which means-this is now officially the longest story I have written. And I'm not done yet. Maybe it will hit 30k :)

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

maggiep — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:10:44 -0600

I am finishing the night, and the manuscript, at 31,185 words. Not too shabby for what I thought would be 25k. Now onto tweaking and hopefully adding more meat to the story. After sleeping.

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

RedBanjo — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 02:28:36 -0600

Ok, how about I help you with your fantasy plot? Maybe spark a few ideas, or even give you a plot... Help you get to 50k :-) If you want? Up to you. What've you got so far?

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

RedBanjo — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 02:34:20 -0600

*Claps* Congratulations for beating your record! Knew you'd do it :-) Here's some burnt/butter-smothered toast as a reward! ...yeah, maybe I should send you some money so you can eat out instead lol.

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maggiep — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 08:54:19 -0600

Thank you. Getting to that makes 50k not look so far away. I might just make it there :) Aww thanks. I happily accept the burnt/butter-smothered toast.

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maggiep — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 09:15:04 -0600

Puzzle pieces so far :) Let's see.... I have the back story, which is-Lorena's village is attacked when she is about 7 or 8. She is saved by her neighbor/friend, Elex. Both of their families die. Elex takes her to an older couple who he knows will take care of her, because he cannot take care of her himself(he is only a few years older than her). He promises to come back, but years go by and he never does. The couple pass away and Lorena ends up working at a tavern. She is considered an odd one because her eye color does not change, they are always violet. Normal people's eye colors change with their moods(think mood rings, but eyes). A stranger comes to the tavern and at the end of the night she realizes its Elex. He has been living in the woods as a Wanderer(Wanderers are given a bad name because, altho some do their best to live right, others take their position as, homeless basically, for granted, and steal, break into houses, scare women and children, and take whatever job they want. whatever job). Elex just doesnt have a home. At first she thinks he is a Wanderer who has been sent to kill her(insert missing puzzle piece as to why), but then she realizes who he is. He has overheard a plot to kill her(insert 2nd missing piece as to why) and has come to save her, yet again. They run into the woods where he lives with the other Wanderers. Some are true to the description, mean, gross, but some are friendly and nice. From there it becomes even patchier-they go on a journey to the queen for some reason(who has awesome crowns, but I have to keep telling myself to stop drawing her crowns and concentrate on the actual story :} ). Along the way they encounter birds that disguise themselves as flowers, or-should it be flowers that disguise themselves as birds? :) And evil creatures that look like they are bare trees but in reality are tall bad creatures.(funky I know, but i like it) Yeah, so basically that's what I have. I am playing with the idea of a series, or at least have 2 books.(that's the author in me over-reaching already :) ), cuz I was thinking the journey to the queen's kingdom could be in the 1st story, then it continues in another. I have to figure out- 1-who attacked the village, and why 2-who is after Lorena this time, and why? does it have something to do with the first attack? but then, why? 3-why does her having no color changing eyes seem so important, as i keep thinking about it? 4-why would they be going to the queen? a poor tavern wench(proper wench), and even poorer wanderer(good wanderer), and whoever else might joins their bandwagon. If you have feedback, I'd be happy to hear it. As I said, this is my first fantasy, usually stick to modern and historical mystery/adventure

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

maggiep — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 09:51:58 -0600

Oh, and there are some that have incredibly good hearing

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

Carolf — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:32:19 -0600

Hmmm. Just off the top of my head: Yes, Lorena was the target in the first attack. Yes she has reason to think someone is trying to kill her because she does -- it just isn't Elex, who overheard other Wanderers talking about her prospective murder (they have accepted the kill as a job.) It all ties to her unchanging eyes -- this is either a mark of someone the Queen or someone in her court have reason to fear, or marks a power which, again, the Queen or someone in her court has reason to fear. They're not so much going to the Queen as they are going to court (read: the big city) to find out more about her unchanging eyes, and who/why someone is trying to kill her. Did I help at all?

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

maggiep — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:50:12 -0600

I keep going back to her being the main target, because, if it was just a random village attack, why would they, whoever 'they' are, be after her again? Ah, this would explain how Elex overheard the plan. And not knowing he knows her, they wouldnt think about mentioning it in front of him. Or-ooh! He is one that has the really good hearing, and even though being far away, he still overheard them. I'm not sure whether the Queen fears unchanging eye people or not, because, I'm not entirely sure whether she has changing eyes or not(its one of the missing pieces) If she does, then this would be a reason for Lorena to go to her. However, why would an unchanging eye person be the queen, when they are considered the odd ones? Unless nobody knows her eyes don't change. Hmm....But then, how could one change their eye color if they don't change?(i might be making this more difficult than it needs be :} ) But someone, if not her, in the court could fear Lorena. That makes sense. I figured the Queen's court would be where they go for answers. Again, just trying to fill in the gaps of why they'd go there. Course, if they have nowhere else to go, as home is no longer safe, why not go to the queen? :) And yes, Carolf, you have helped. You have planted more seeds of possibility that I can use. Thank you very much :)

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

RedBanjo — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:54:40 -0600

Ok, I'm going to make a few suggestions/possibilities. Feel free to ignore all of them :-) Perhaps the reason she makes the journey to the queen is because the village where the old people are is pillaged by the bad guys and everyone dies, giving them reason to run and get help - from the queen - and gives Lorena a motive for revenge. Maybe it's a war between two rival kingdoms and Lorena's stuck in the middle of it? First thing that comes to mind with the eyes is that people think she's a magic user or witch (because maybe magic users eyes don't change and therefore everyone fears them/they're outcasts). Maybe she is, or maybe she isn't - depends what you're going for. Anyway, they made an exception with Lorena and didn't outcast her because her eyes changed in her youth, but they turned violet and stayed violet only after the first village attack (it awoke her hidden inner powers... whatever they are!) The evil bad guys could be whatever you want. It depends what you're going for. You could use humans. A rival king, pirate/viking lord, barbarians, a murderous gang of escaped gladiators... The possibilities are endless. They don't have to be human! If you write a gritty/gruesome fantasy, you could have them as an army of undead. If you're going for a more maddening evil, try barbarians or orcs/orc-like creatures. And if you want sophisticated/methodical attacks, use Elves/elf-like beings. Again it's up to you. You could even mix it up a little. A barbarian elven horde, or a murderous gang of decapitated undead gladiators...? The motivation for the bad guys? Take over the kingdom. Loot. Revenge... whatever! Why they'd go to the Queen? Because she has an army. They need an army to kill the bad guys. Maybe the queen is scared of using her army and keeps it safe behind the walls of the capital city? Maybe she's not interested in the life of peasants and doesn't care what's happening, so long as court life continues as normal... And Lorena can either persuade her to send in the troops OR realise she's wasting her time with the queen and unite the Wanderers into a small army to fight the enemy :-) Hope this helped/gave you ideas/provided you with inspiration! As I say, feel free to ignore it all or tweak it :-)

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

RedBanjo — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:58:21 -0600

Just so everyone's clear, if anyone uses the idea of "a murderous gang of decapitated undead gladiators" and turns it into the next blockbuster movie, I'm going to claim some royalties :-P

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

maggiep — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:10:37 -0600

I definitely like the idea of her being in the middle of the rivaling kingdoms. It would explain why she's always being sought after. The Queen I have never pictured married, perhaps the rivaling kingdom is a King who does not feel she is worthy of being in charge, it should be him. Attacking her villages shows the people and creatures, that she is not capable of ruling. Unchanging eye people being outcasts makes sense. If Wanderers are outcasts(basically just homeless people living in the woods), why not non-changing eye people even more so? I like the Wanderes as fighters, idea. Sorta Robin Hood-ish. Sorta. Kinda. Little bit is. Thanks for the ideas! :)

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maggiep — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:11:39 -0600

You definitely should get royalties. And recognition when it wins an award. "And thank you to RedBanjo, for giving me the idea of the murderous gang of decapitated undead gladiators."

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

maggiep — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:15:02 -0600

Oh! Perhaps her parents were not even her parents at all. All these years she's thought they were, but then she finds out they were just a couple that took her in when she was a baby. Maybe they didnt even know where she came from. And now Lorena wonders-where did she come from???? I think Im starting to have too much fun with this :) Altho, can I really have too much fun? Nah :)

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

RedBanjo — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:33:06 -0600

There you go, the creative juices are flowing :-) I've discovered that if I just dump a load of cool ideas into a novel (without thinking too hard at the beginning and coming up with explanations for it all) that by the time I reach the end they've all come together and all make sense. I think you should just start writing and see where you end up. Do you know why she has violet-unchanging eyes? No? Well write them in anyway! Figure it out later. You might get halfway through the book and need her to wander through a dark dungeon and suddenly she can see in the dark when she's underground - and you smile when you realise it all makes sense when you think about it :-) Right now in my sci-fi story, I have my MC who's being taunted by visions of his girlfriend as he wanders through the bowls of a space ship... why? Who knows!?! I'll figure that out later. Right now, all that matters is it's creepy and helps my word count :-P

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

RedBanjo — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:34:30 -0600

Haha, I'm glad I could be of service :-) if you need any other help, just ask!

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

maggiep — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:23:15 -0600

I'm starting it tonight, after nourishment and replenishing on some sort of caffeinated beverage. I have the beginning figured out, so I'll start there :), and see where it leads. I've taken the day off, other than hanging out in here. I mindlessly did some online beading shopping and have spent way to much, but hey, the jewelry supports my writing, so its all good :) I like the "flashlight" eyes idea. Very fun :) I am intrigued with your sci fi story, sounds interesting.

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

KatiePoet — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:59:35 -0600

Hey congrats Maggie! That's awesome :) A lot of progress for just one month. Celebrate!

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KatiePoet — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:05:49 -0600

Phew, after almost a week of no Nano writing, I'm back in the swing of things today. I was really about to give up for the month. I'm working on a deadline with another project (Ah!!!) and my novel had to take a backseat. Characters were not happy, but I think they're starting to forgive me. 2k down today. So for January, that takes me to 27K since the start of January. Total for my manuscript so far? 127K (GULP!). Let's see how the rest of the month goes. Although, I'm still on deadline (with a pesky editor awaiting) and classes start up again next week so that means back to work. Let's see how I juggle it all...

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KatiePoet — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:07:08 -0600

LOL RedBanjo, that sounds very interesting. I like your idea. I'm the opposite, though. I'm an outliner. But maybe I need to be a bit more "Seat of the pants"ish.

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maggiep — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:20:02 -0600

Thanks Katie. I did do some celebrating with shopping :) And now onto the new story!

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maggiep — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:22:21 -0600

You are doing great Katie! Wow, 127k?! Awesome! Editing will be fun, lol :)

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maggiep — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:26:12 -0600

I am probably making this more difficult than it needs to be, but, why does having to chose a type style for the story have to be so dang hard?? Why must Microsoft Word give so many choices??

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maggiep — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:58:39 -0600

I have officially started my fantasy story. Wrote the prologue and finishing the night at 1,393 words. I'm liking it so far. That's a good sign :) And, I wasn't sure where I was going to go with it after the prologue scene, but now that I have that written, I know what the next scene is. But that will have to wait until tomorrow. Good night everyone! Sweet dreams :)

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mertzenicha — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 22:43:21 -0600

I unfortunately haven't done a lot of actual writing since November, but I have nailed down most of the important plot points on my novel. I may have won NaNoWriMo, but I did not finish the novel - not even close. As long as I get the draft finished within a couple months I should be in good shape to edit it into a readable format before Camp NaNo!

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RedBanjo — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 02:37:55 -0600

Why'd you say that? You not happy with planning? Or just fancy a change? See, I thought I used to be a planner. I'd detail every scene and make detailed character descriptions and of everything else... But I'd get stuck at the first 1,000 words and give up. I used most of my energy on the plan, so when it came to writing, I stopped. Dead. Now I just give my main character a mission to undertake and send him out into the big wide world I've created. Then just throw everything I can think of into the mix along the way and come up with the answers as and when. I'm writing it as the reader would read it, thinking 'What's going to happen next?' and that keeps me interested because I'm thinking 'I want to finish this novel because I want the answers!' You should try it sometime, if you fancy a change :-)

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

RedBanjo — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 02:41:24 -0600

127k! That's... just... wow! You can't give up now. Think of the children!

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RedBanjo — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 02:44:08 -0600

Yay :-) all you need now are a couple 10k days :-P Nah, I kid! Let's just get you to 50k.

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RedBanjo — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 02:46:03 -0600

We're only halfway through this month. Set yourself the goal of finishing your novel by Feb 1st and get cracking!

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maggiep — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 14:08:39 -0600

Whether you kid or not, I don't think I have the ability to write a 10k day. You win on that one alone :) Yes! I want 50k! I want to see that sweet number in the corner turn from 49,999 to 50,000 :D Then I shall do the most victorious victory dance I have ever victorated(like my word? :p ) I was gunna go skating tonight, but now I'm thinking, nah. I just got home and still have a few things to take care of before I can get to typing. I can skate another time :)

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KatiePoet — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 14:28:25 -0600

LOL Thanks for the encouragement. You're right. At this point, giving up cannot be an option ;) I think of my 127K, though, about half of it needs to be cut. I'm so long winded. ::Grumble grumble:: Onward!

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maggiep — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:14:09 -0600

Maybe you can use the other half for a sequel?

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KatiePoet — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:39:45 -0600

Well... I've become more of a planner... See, I started this project with just a general outline, and figured, ah -- I'll figure out the specifics as I go. It sure was exciting! But then I kept writing myself into a hole. Gwahhh! LOL. Also, I kept adding in scenes, because I wanted to avoid the end (which I know is coming!). So I keep meandering, beating around the bush... I'm so in love with my characters. And I keep thinking I'm going to miss them terribly when I kill them. So I started planning to kind of force myself to finish? Does that make sense? It's not as fun, but I think it's helping me to inch closer to that magical "The End!"

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KatiePoet — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:43:09 -0600

That's what Husband keeps telling me! Maybe you two are on to something. But for some reason, I keep resisting that idea. I just want one book! Plus, all the crazy sci-fi coolness happens at the end. The beginning's mostly just my MCs and their complicated love octogon. LOL love octogon (like a triangle! but crazier). That's fun. But yeah -- I might need some restructuring.

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RedBanjo — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:49:00 -0600

Haha, most people aim to get to the end, not avoid it! I don't think you'll miss them. You'll be able to read your book through once it's over and be with them again... Plus, you can always have a sequel :-) Everyone's different - unique! And if planning's what works for you, keep at it. You got 127+ so far, which is more than me, so who am I to tell you to pants!

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

RedBanjo — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:58:43 -0600

Not started yet, but I'm striking for another 10k today (eek!). Now that I've done it before, I want to do it again! I'm addicted to the 10k-day lol. It makes me feel victorated :-P Well, I don't know how fast you write, but if you manage at least 1k in an hour, a 10k day's possible. I aim now to get 1k an hour, and if I finish early, I can either carry on and get as many words as possible, or if I need a break, I'll allow myself to rest for the rest of the hour. First day, I wrote for 9.5 hours. Second, I wrote for about 9 hours. So I'm getting quicker lol. You can skate any time in the next 50 years. But wouldn't you much rather get to 50k??

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

mertzenicha — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:02:39 -0600

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

KatiePoet — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:58:32 -0600

Wow! You write for 9 hours? I can't do it. My butt starts hurting after like 2 X-D and then I get antsy. I'm impressed. Really impressed. That's some serious dedication!

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

maggiep — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:19:34 -0600

Absolutely! I need an entire day off. Right now, with work, there is a lot of tax stuff to do, and orders to take care of. And since I work from home, everyone else is around, which distracts me, and they want to use the computer.... *sigh* What's a girl to do :( Maybe if I slept through a day and stayed up all night writing.... :( Currently, I'm a little over 2k. Since the story is based on a dream, those are the scenes I have. I'm trying to fill in the blanks. Right now, I have to get from the basic "this is who Lorena is, this is her backstory, this is where she is now"....stuff, which I've written already, to when Elex shows up. I'm not sure yet when he does. So that's what I'm working on today, figuring out the next scenes to get to Elex's return.

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

maggiep — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:22:06 -0600

Or it could be a really long story. Like the Wheel of Time books, or Pillars of the Earth. PotE has something like 6 parts in it, I dont know how many words it has, but your story could just be really long like those.

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

maggiep — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:25:07 -0600

So, my goal for Lorena's Story is to write 1k words a day. I know it's less than Nano goal number, but 1k has been do-able so far. I've been writing it for 2 days, and I'm over 2k. If I can keep it going this way I'd be done in 50 days. Not too bad. As long as I can get to 50k :)

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

KatiePoet — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:45:02 -0600

I think 1k per day is a completely reasonable goal, Maggie! Good luck! Sounds like fun. Those 50 days will be over in no time

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

maggiep — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:21:54 -0600

The computer decided to kep freezing on me last night. Of course. It had to wait til I got on to write. Couldn't happen any other time. Soooo, only got a few paragraphs in before I had to shut it down :( Now I am behind from yesterday a little over 500 words. Adding in today's count, making a little over 1,500. Hopefully I can get there. Still working on the scenes. Kinda figuring it out as I go along. Putting in every idea that pops into my head so far. Thats either good or bad, but I guess I'll find out when it's done :) If nothing else, it boosts the word count :)

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

RedBanjo — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 04:45:55 -0600

Ok, I suck. That day I was off, I wrote a couple thousand words, then said to myself "I know... I'll have a break for an hour, then get back to it." If I could go back in time and slap myself I would. Why? Because I decided to play Skyrim... SKYRIM! Whole day, gone. Then to make things worse, it got busy at work, so I felt tired when I got home. So then I said to myself, "I'll relax tonight and play Skyrim." So, 5 days later, and I'm only at 23,000 words :-( And I'm fighting the urge to play Skyrim even now... Goal for today - reach 25k + Not play Skyrim.

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

maggiep — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 12:59:06 -0600

Uh oh. Bad addiction. Must resist what takes over writing time. I have faith you can do it though. You can resist! 2k isn't so bad. Not for one who has done, oh gee, what were they? 10k days? :)

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

maggiep — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:54:24 -0600

Just a note to say I hope everyone is doing well and writing is also going well.

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

RedBanjo — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:52:56 -0600

Well, I super suck. I did 50k words in the month but gave up the day of my last message. Never finished a story. Feel really guilty and like a failure now :-( but I know where I went wrong... stupid xbox. How did everyone else do??

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

maggiep — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:20:37 -0600

Apparently the failure was contagious. I got a little passed 7k and stopped. I did this and did that, but somehow the story got pushed aside, and now the characters are not very happy with me at all. At. All. I swear I can feel them staring at me at this minute, arms crossed, penetrating glares into my back. Not very pleasant looks either.

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

KatiePoet — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:30:17 -0600

This. Happens to me all the time :( We gotta push through! For the sake of our characters! :)

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

maggiep — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:18:05 -0600

Can I blame TV too? I am not a TV watcher. Seriously. Yet somehow I stumbled onto Criminal Minds, totally by mistake, and now I can't stop watching. It's taking precioous time.

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

KatiePoet — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:46:10 -0600

:( My husband loves to watch t.v, and I'm a serious auditory person and can't handle voices in the background. They drown out my character's voices. So irritating! Time to blast some symphonic music X-D So turn of the t.v!!! Unless, of course, your brain is already numb from writing...

Re: Officially Unofficial NaNoReMo Thread! (Part 1?)

maggiep — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:10:13 -0600

Goal today-It's already 2, but. after I finish office work, which will take a while but has to be done, and laundry, I plan to at least finish the scene that has left my poor characters paused in. Before I watch Criminal Minds. MUST finish scene.