Timed writing is something I've found very helpful when dealing with a deadline. Since NaNo is the deadline from hell, I plan to do timed writing as often as possible.
Here's how it works:
A group of people meet on AIM at a predetermined time. At the starting time, we write our fingers off for 45 minutes. Then we report our progress in word count. We use the remaining 15 minutes of the hour to chat about issues such as plot problems, brainstorm, etc. At the beginning of the next hour, we start again.
During an all day timed writing session with a deadline looming, I've done almost 11k words in one weekend--8k of that in one day.
I'm planning to do timed writing on Sunday morning. I'll be on AIM around 9AM. Of course, since I'm posting this at 3AM, I might be a little late. *cackle* If anyone wants to join me, my screenname is shaylakersten. Just ding me and I'll invite you to the chatroom.
This offer is open to everyone in the Arkansas forum, not just the Conway/Little Rock group!
Hope to see some of you on Sunday!
Shayla
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Shayla Kersten
www.shaylakersten.com
Past Lies (2007 NaNo Novel), Ellora's Cave, Available now
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