Donate to NaNo. I just did, so now I'm waiting on my halo and awesome viking sticker :P
But seriously. NaNo's been the much-needed kick-in-the-ass for all of us writers, so show the love. WON'T SOMEONE THINK OF THE CHILDREN.
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"I'd advise you not to shoot my messengers. THEY'VE been advised to shoot back."
131,045 / 50,000
Oct 5, 2008 - 11 41
Donated on Wednesday. Still waiting for my halo though. I hope it comes soon, I had a halo all last year and feel lost without it there looking pretty above my name.
50,034 / 50,000
Oct 5, 2008 - 11 55
Does buying from the shop count? Because I'm going to try to get a shirt.
50,082 / 50,000
Oct 5, 2008 - 12 01
I dunno; I guess in the literal sense it does, but I bought a book last year and didn't get a halo...
----------Wait, did I maybe buy it from Amazon? I forget...
(googles Alzheimers)
"I'd advise you not to shoot my messengers. THEY'VE been advised to shoot back."
50,631 / 50,000
Oct 5, 2008 - 12 43
I just did! Just now. If you're not sure where the money is going to, or what the big deal is about donating, I challenge people to read the 'History' section here on the site. It details the history of NaNo, the challenges, etc... also, there's a breakdown of what all the funds are used for in the "Where Your Donations Go" section under the About tab. I found it really helpful to see what kind of cost it takes to run this thing... and I also very much appreciate and respect non-profit orgs that are full disclosure about their finances.
Go donate!
90,002 / 50,000
Oct 5, 2008 - 13 07
Buying from the shop doesn't get you a halo, though of course it's awesome. :)
I second the importance of donating. Trust me, they need the cash, and it all goes to good purposes. Also, donors tend to win more than non-donors. It's good karma! *LOL*
----------50,082 / 50,000
Oct 5, 2008 - 14 24
Woooooo, go Phoenix. you just cured world hunger and like half of AIDS. No joke.
----------"I'd advise you not to shoot my messengers. THEY'VE been advised to shoot back."
58,790 / 50,000
Oct 5, 2008 - 15 52
Dammit I shouldn't have opened this :D. It's not that I don't want to donate it - I really do, and not just for the pretty halo. I've seen the fund-o-meter stay at the same amount of money for days on end, and I want that to change! Unfortunately as a meager teenager whose parents don't know a thing about NaNoWriMo (no seriously I've never told them) I doubt I could get away with donating :(. Once I'm 18 and away at college however...that's another story!
----------2007: The Regency Street Book Club - realistic fiction 50k/50k
2008: Indigo - fantasy
"A pretty girl with a wicked smile on".
50,082 / 50,000
Oct 5, 2008 - 16 10
Steal their credit card 8D
No I'm jk, don't.
(do it)
Lol jk don't DO IT.
....(seriously though don't)
----------"I'd advise you not to shoot my messengers. THEY'VE been advised to shoot back."
50,091 / 50,000
Oct 5, 2008 - 18 56
Have no fear! Even if you're broke, or can't, you can still help!
Donating when broke
And also, if you are waiting for your halo, and it hasn't been applied in a day or two (they're applied manually, not automatically, and no, store purchases don't count) then use the Store Contact Form to get in touch with the store.
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50,391 / 50,000
Oct 5, 2008 - 19 21
Spend the first week of NaNo writing from a completely inverse perspective: your protagonist from an antagonist's (theirs or someone else's) POV, vice versa, evil twin takes over your computer, etc. Just see what comes out. It'll take you the rest of the month to get back on track, possibly, but you'll never be wanting for words. :D
----------50,082 / 50,000
Oct 5, 2008 - 20 47
:P This isn't a dare thread lol. This is me daring people to....
----------and then they open it out of interest and (hopefully) read my first post lmao. Which dares them to give NaNo money.
You get an F for critical reading skills but an A and a cookie for effort ^^
"I'd advise you not to shoot my messengers. THEY'VE been advised to shoot back."
3,149 / 50,000
Oct 5, 2008 - 22 12
I donated last night! Just waiting on my pretty, shiny halo! :-)
----------NaNo 2006 - Divergence: 50,021
NaNo 2007 - A Love in Darkness Wrought: 50,023
NaNo 2008 - Missing (near)
50,082 / 50,000
Oct 6, 2008 - 06 02
*applauds*
----------"I'd advise you not to shoot my messengers. THEY'VE been advised to shoot back."
64,508 / 50,000
Oct 6, 2008 - 06 27
Did on thursday or friday last week.
----------Because I could.
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50,249 / 50,000
Oct 6, 2008 - 07 17
My halo is en route and should be arriving sometime tonight. =D
----------[witty description and request for free coffee go here]
4,343 / 50,000
Oct 6, 2008 - 08 01
I wish I could, but I have no way of getting a pay pal- no bank account, credit cards or anything. Otherwise I would. If I could trust the people in my school's post office(I'm at college.) I'd mail some cash.
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53,930 / 50,000
Oct 6, 2008 - 08 44
I'm going to donate! Right now I'm waiting on a check (that I know is coming), and as soon as I put it in the bank I'm going to pop over to the donations page. ^_^ So barring any emergencies, you should see me with a halo soon.
----------NaNo 2008 - "Ritualistic Formalism" - WON
50,391 / 50,000
Oct 6, 2008 - 09 10
Might want to reword the title of the thread, as it sure reads like a dare thread.
Hate to be a stickler for details, but if I'm going to accept criticism, I have to make sure there's an understanding on all sides that renders it totally valid.
----------50,009 / 50,000
Oct 6, 2008 - 09 43
Donated last week :) I think halo got lost in the mail though, lol. . .
Everyone who uses this site should donate something. Even a small amount. Im a single mum, with 3 children, but my gratitude to the site developers is immense, and should be rewarded.
Good luck to all of us this coming November... and spare a thought for the people plugging away in the background ;)
200,030 / 50,000
Oct 6, 2008 - 10 11
Dang, I thought yay, a dare, but I already did this :P
And maybe the lost halos have something to do with what happened with the server and all, when posts got deleted too and everything?
50,047 / 50,000
Oct 6, 2008 - 10 31
Halos? We don't need no stinkin' halos!! I bought a shirt only because it's the 10th anniversary and it's the color of CHOCOLATE!!!
They should give a little bar of chocolate to those who bought from the store!! 'ey Gringo?
----------Genre: Historical Romantic Religious Suspenseful Thrilling Fantasy Mystery with a hint of horror.
181,101 / 50,000
Oct 6, 2008 - 10 32
I am saving up to do so! I wanted to give 100$.. but I don't know if I'll have it in the time I want. Maybe in a few weeks that nice sum will be there to give to NaNo. Plus, I'm getting the '08 shirt and No Plot, No Problem book! Hope it helps 'em out - NaNo is one of the best things that has ever happened to me!
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'07 :: Even Without Kingdom Hearts (14k)
'08 :: Rock Rock Crushes Roses; One Breath Away; [Untitled]; When a Writer Goes Crazy... ((and a few other variations or short stories))
60,000 / 50,000
Oct 6, 2008 - 10 33
I donated at some point last week, I think Tuesday? Still waiting on my halo, but I'm patient. Mostly.
----------2005-2007: If at first you don't succeed . . .
2008: Winter White Lights
53,395 / 50,000
Oct 6, 2008 - 10 41
I donated for my first time this year!! I've always been extra low on cash. Now, go figure... I'm on my own and paying all my bills and I have... extra money??? Mind you, I just quit smoking, so that's an extra 100 bucks automatically... but still... definatly planning on donating... AGAIN this year!!! YAY
----------58,408 / 50,000
Oct 6, 2008 - 11 15
I donated for the first time this year *admires halo* My donation goodies came over the weekend (I wasn't here so not sure which day they arrived). I swore blind that the first year I was out of education and in work I'd donate $100 worth of £'s. Unfortunately I'm out of education but I'm struggling to find employment. Not wanting to go back on my promise I ended up donating $25 instead which I decided was better than nothing and I feel very proud for it. The $100 will come next year (assuming I'll have actually secured a job by then....lol!)
----------Used to be ShadowedWhispers (2003-2007)
Imagination is the one weapon in the war against reality.
148,177 / 50,000
Oct 6, 2008 - 13 21
I keep wanting to donate-but unfortunately me and my fiancee just had to sink $1400 in repairs on our vehicle, and well that's left us short. We're actually in debt to some friends of ours because of the repair work now. However, I am doing what I can by using good search (i use it at work and at home) all the time in research for my story, plus for any other information that I need. Hopefully after this month, we'll be caught up on everything and paying our debt to our friends off, and I'll actually be able to eek out a little money to give to NaNo.
----------50,130 / 50,000
Oct 6, 2008 - 14 20
Is that a Growing Up Cullen reference? Just out of curiosity.
----------Roslyn/Blake from VH.
Kaldaka from LotRPlaza
202,357 / 50,000
Oct 6, 2008 - 14 38
Donation is in. Anxiously awaiting my halo (only chance I ever get to have one, believe me!). They say their goal is 10% of participants donating ... it's already 3.3% and NaNo hasn't even started! I take that a s a good sign. Plus, I haven't even gotten started in the Store yet!
Fortunately, I get an extra payday this month, so NaNoWriMo, Kiva, and two little girls in Senegal are benefiting. And it'll all be taken care of before Noveling starts, so I won't have to be distracted from writing by forays to spend money!
Glynes
66,794 / 50,000
Oct 6, 2008 - 15 29
Don't you need a credit card or something to donate? I don't even have a bank account.
30,808 / 50,000
Oct 6, 2008 - 18 41
and then they open it out of interest and (hopefully) read my first post lmao. Which dares them to give NaNo money.
You get an F for critical reading skills but an A and a cookie for effort ^^
Can I just have the cookie?
I will be (somewhat) donating later on. I'm going to get one of the mugs!! http://store.lettersandlight.org/product.php?productid=61
Love the siggy by the way :)