Writing In Afghanistan http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/1287 inventorjack I already miss the old Afghanistan thread, and it's always nice to enjoy a bit of camaraderie, so I'm restarting the thread we had going. To recap: I'm a Marine in RC(SW), and this is my first actual attempt at NaNoWriMo. I had planned to do it last year, but being in garrison tends to be busier than being in-country for my Occupational Specialty, and too many distractions and other commitments came up. This time around I've got two other people joining me here, a fellow Marine and a former active duty Marine who's now a civilian working with us. Hopefully the three of us will keep each other accountable in our daily writing. So, share what you’re able to about who you are, where you are, and any other details about your novel, your plans, and your experiences with NaNoWriMo. Watch Opsec, please. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 06:13:14 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/1287?page=1#forum_thread_comment_5566 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/1287?page=1#forum_thread_comment_5566 RachLaurel I'm in Afghanistan (and started a "say hi" thread in the Elsewhere : Middle East forum). I have one writing buddy who I see at work via chat, but none I know on the same base. Hoping to stumble across someone before Nov 1. -Rachel Wed, 12 Oct 2011 20:43:59 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/1287?page=1#forum_thread_comment_38056 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/1287?page=1#forum_thread_comment_38056 rockerbaby61 I'm writing from Iraq. I know it's gonna get tough near the end of November because of my unit's redeployment but I'm gonna try and keep up with it. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 04:30:33 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/1287?page=1#forum_thread_comment_55343 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/1287?page=1#forum_thread_comment_55343 no128s I'm in AFG also... up north Mazer-e-Sharif... Hey Rachel ;-) First time Nano-er also (I guess that's a case of beer!), Can't wait to get started! Sat, 15 Oct 2011 21:41:16 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/1287?page=1#forum_thread_comment_78141 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/1287?page=1#forum_thread_comment_78141 osmiumantidote I wrote from Afghanistan last year. It was a challenge, but it is do-able. One tip - try to get done a few days early. It took me trying on three different days to get uploaded and counted - due to rockets, blackouts, and so on. Good Luck! Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:44:56 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/1287?page=1#forum_thread_comment_114117 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/1287?page=1#forum_thread_comment_114117 klintg82 Great I thought I was the only one in Afghanistan doing this. I'm in the Army in RC-S. I've recruited about 4 other soldiers to attempt Nanowrimo with me this year. This is my first year also. Good luck to you and all and stay safe. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:11:30 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/1287?page=1#forum_thread_comment_146895 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/1287?page=1#forum_thread_comment_146895 JonathanS223 Hey all of you in Afghanistan! Hope things are going well with you. I was a Wrimo last year in Afghanistan and I know how tough it can be over there. Got my support and good luck on your novels! Fri, 21 Oct 2011 06:15:24 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/1287?page=1#forum_thread_comment_155251 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/1287?page=1#forum_thread_comment_155251 tellervo My sister just got back from that neck of the woods (or lack of woods) working with some NGOs. Good luck with your NaNo! Ruth Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:59:51 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/1287?page=1#forum_thread_comment_409915 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/1287?page=1#forum_thread_comment_409915