Friends, Writers, All,
This is a call out to anyone who has hit 50k, but is not finished. This is a call out to those who did not hit 50k, but still remain dedicated to the task. This is a call out to anyone who wants to continue writing into December.
December, after all, is known by some to be National Novel Finishing Month. I prefer to call it Round 2.
Some people are just crazy. You've seen them, shooting for 100k, 150k, finishing after 3, 7, or 10 days. They are crazy and they are awesome.
This is my fifth time doing nanowrimo, so this year I wanted to be crazy, just like those other crazy people.
But then I realized that I am more of a distance runner than a sprinter.
With you, fellow Wrimos, as my witnesses, I hereby, in full public view, charge myself with the task of writing another 50k by the end of December. I do this because I want to finish my novel. I do this because I understand that if I stop now, I will never finish it.
I know there must be others in the same boat. Where are you?
Also, for those interested in a Post-Nano Write-In / Discussion / Critique Group, several of us meet on Saturdays at Groundworks in Hollywood, on the corner of Cahuenga and Sunset, from 12:30 to 4ish (or as long as you care to stay). We will be there tomorrow, December 1.
Congratulations to everyone who finished. Congratulations to everyone who has written more this month than they've ever written before. I know this was me five years ago. And also, thanks for being such an awesome support group.
-Chris
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The Gravedigger's Daughter (2006)
The Lost City of Caeceron (2005)
Burning Daisies (2004)
Midnight Sun (2003)
"If history is to change, let it change. If the world is to be destroyed, so be it. If my fate is to die, I must simply laugh." - Magus
51,369 / 50,000
Dec 1, 2007 - 00 44
Hi,
This is my fifth year of doing NaNoWriMo too. I worked on this novel last year and almost finished it this year. I vow to finish it by the end of December. Editing is saved for January and beyond!
Good luck!
50,236 / 50,000
Dec 1, 2007 - 09 49
Count me in. This "novel" has been percolating in me for several years, and although I did manage to "win" (on my first outing too!), I by no means have a "novel". I'd say I'm about two thirds done. Maybe less :-( And I want it to stop bugging me!!!
Can't be there today, but will try to make it during the rest of the month - and beyond, if necessary.
You all are the best. Thanks for all the support. And hilarity. This was a lot more fun than I ever expected it to be.
Next year... Watch Out Seattle!!!!
2,748 / 50,000
Dec 1, 2007 - 12 36
Yeah, it was WAS fun.
Even if I didn't finish, neither.
Got a good start, though.
Next year!