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The most difficult thing

Dragon Blessed — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:24:25 +0000

So I'm wondering what everyone is finding the hardest this NaNo, whether it be writing-related or environment-related.

Personally, I am wrestling with the idiocy of my peers - that's what I get for writing in a high school library, I guess.
I'm also trying to get more involved in the social aspects of NaNo this year - I went to my first write-in last night! - but paralyzing shyness does tend to be an issue there. xD

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Monday Wednesday Meetings?

GenerationYLoser — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:40:23 +0000

Seeing as how Nick (Plato33) and I already meet-up on Mondays and Wednesdays to pretend to be writers, I thought we could maybe schedule something semi-officially for those nights for a write-in, maybe even get a liaison to get it up in the Regional Events box.

We usually meet-up at 7 o’clock or so to write, but can do earlier I’m sure.

The only question is where. Our choices I believe are as follows:

1. Flying Star on Silver and 7th - We were here for the afternoon kick-off and I’d think it’d work fine if we had less people. Plenty of parking, not always a lot of outlets, but you should probably buy something to write here.

2. Frontier - Parking is easy enough, outlets are in decent supply in the off-hours. Buying something to write here is cheaper.

3. Zimmerman Library Basement - Very quiet, plenty of space, no purchase obligation though there is a Starbucks upstairs, and potentially study rooms. Minuses are even getting to campus and finding parking, though it would be easy enough for the UNM crowd and especially students. Though, if you’re a student on campus for a lecture until write-in time, the last thing you probably want to do is hang out in the basement of Zimmerman even later.

4. Health Sciences Library on North Campus - Parking is a little easier here since after 4 o’clock, you can park in the nearby neighborhood. I’m a graduate student so I can reserve a study room pretty easily. You won’t have to buy anything, though if you need caffeine or something, there’s nothing really nearby except the hospital.

5. R.B. Winnings - I haven’t written here, but I think the cool English Department peeps hang out here.

I didn’t list Satellite because the ones on Central are usually completely cluster-filled with undergrads.

Anyway, for people who want to make these, give me a heads up of which location sounds nice. It's currently November 4th, so our first official non-official write-in would be next week on Monday on the 9th. I'll wait for some opinions and then post a place and time.

Antoine

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Write in tonight, Nov. 7?

OpheliaCat — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:40:49 +0000

I know this is a bit short notice, but I'm thinking about doing a write in tonight at the Frontier at 8:00 or so, for those who are willing. If I don't get enough interest, however, then I'll probably just call it off and write in the silence of my apartment.
Any takers?
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Nov. 6th, 6pm, Frontier, Write-in anyone?

kysis — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:51:28 +0000

As the title suggests, there are going to be writers in the back room of Frontier around 6pm today. These writers being me, violette812, and lolipop2.0 so far. If anyone else joins us, that'd be perfectly cool.

The only thing is, one of us HAS to be plugged in, because her computer will die instantly otherwise, so we'd have to fight over other plugs or someone would have to bring a powerstrip (sadly I forgot my obnoxious purple one at home, on the west side, soooooo).

So yeah, open write in for anyone. We really need the word count, so we'll definitely all be there.

Happy Writing,
~kysis

(and if you wonder who we are, it'll be a redhead with a little red laptop, a guy with a big dell and a Minus the Bear hoodie, and a Hawaiian with a big green laptop that's plugged in. I'll probably write NaNoWriMo on a piece of paper or something. Depends on how lazy I'm feeling... same place as the kick off was.)
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NaNoWriMo '08: Ashes of an Empire (win)
ScriptFrenzy '09: Mikara Falling (win)
NaNoWriMo '09: Missing

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Writers Woes

IselaRose — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:42:45 +0000

1. I teach, teaching is hard on the nerves as it is. I had a student loose her dad this week.
2. The world I build hasnt been working because all I see is this little girl sitting on the couch in more pain than I can fathom.
3. Is it too late to write her story I wonder......
3. Nano boards deleted my previous post that was much better......

Is it to late to switch? I feel more passionate about the other story right now but it is a week in.
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Writing at the Downtown Library

desertwillow — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:22:02 +0000

This Saturday I am going to get a study room at the downtown library. Then I'm going to write and write and write so I can get caught up. I'll be there around 10:30 am and will reserve the room for about 2 hours.

If anybody would like to join me you are welcome. I'll put a Nano sign up in the window just in case.

Happy nanoing!
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Star signs

brendanstamp — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:48:20 +0000

This came up last year and was a joke topic amongst a few friends but it has come up a few times since and I would like to get other input on whether certain astrological signs are more prone to artistic traits or challenges.

A recent meet up resulted in 4 water signs, 3 earth signs and 3 fire signs with 1 air.

Anyone interested in testing the assumption? Please reply with star sign so we can gather some info on who we are writing with or against.

Cancer/Pig
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2008. Blade, on Ice. A discussion on Love & Short stories. 150K
2007. Mighy Micks. 53K

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NaNos in Rio Rancho or on the West Side

tyrca — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:08:38 +0000

Hey, everybody!

I hope that your word count is keeping in step with the goals. I went to the Write-in at Borders tonight, and actually got some work done.

But Kevin and I were wondering if there was anyone out there that in or close to Sandoval County that would like to get together. the meetings that are at Borders, or at UNM are actually a long way from our neighborhood. Tonight, even with no traffic, we spent 45 minutes coming home.

We would be willing to meet somewhere up here. We really like writing at the Bernalillo Flying Star, but there's also the Barnes and Nobel near Cottonwood Mall.

What do you say?

tyrca
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Karen C. Evans
-- to be a writer, you have to write.

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Cast for your Characters?

felicia_kain — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:50:29 +0000

I don't know if any one else is like me but I love to think of actors who would play the characters in my stories.

This year I only know one for sure and that would be Jeremy Irons as Hyaron. Or Brant. I'd say definitely Brant because Brant seems like the type of character Jeremy would love to play. I say Hyaron because he still has that majestic look about him.

If I could talk him into dying his hair I'd go with Brant. XD His voice is perfect for him.

I think I'd have to have Matthew Gray Gubler as a character. XD Alec probably. Because he would be awesome as my Alec.

And last but not least, Jackson Rathbone as the main male character, Kyon. Yup.

How about you guys? <333 Who knows, having a face for your character actually may help your muse. I know it does mine. Try it!
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Anyone use the report card?

brendanstamp — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:50:05 +0000

I have one from 2008 and I think it helps a lot, just a simple Excel kinda deal that lets you map where you are in relation to where you could be and keeps your scores easier to monito but you have to enter the scores and hours manually.

Just wondering if others feel such a thing is helpful or distracting or if you have used it before at all.
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2008. Blade, on Ice. A discussion on Love & Short stories. 150K
2007. Mighy Micks. 53K

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Hey, guys!

felicia_kain — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:31:44 +0000

Got almost 8K so far! Still going strong!

But I wanna know what you guys think! Take a look at my profile and read the Prologue there.

Let me know what you think!

Thanks,

Felicia

Also, any Nano's in Moriarty? We should all get together!
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Most bizarre event?

Hugfiend — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:00:15 +0000

So what's the most bizarre/strange/hilarious thing that's happened in your novels so far? So far my characters have doped up an eleven year old kid on Pixy Stix so he'd crash, and then when he came to on their couch he'd peed himself and couldn't feel his feet, so the woeful MCs had to carry him to the bathroom and then scrub the couch down.

What about you guys? What's been going on in your novels?
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2009: The Circumstances of Kenneth Valerie
2008: The Rabbit Effect
2007: Megrez
2006: The Indecent Career of Anchises Tanille
2005: Tomato Soup

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Things that shame us.

IselaRose — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:15:32 +0000

Things that shame this lagger :

Didnt write yesterday. My bed called my name too loudly last night.
Today I discovered that one of my 4th grades who's goal is 5,000 words is already past 2,000.

What shames you?
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A Compendium of Timeless Advice

Deskdude — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:55:02 +0000

Far be it from me to advise the literati of our fair forum on how to go about their craft. Rather, I presume to start a thread on more practical matters, namely, "How to go about going about your craft." The collected wit and folk wisdom I foresee may make for a fine publication in itself. Alternatively, it's just another thread for me to check incessantly for new posts.

Although I don't imagine these pearls of wisdom will all be so serious, let me assure you that my first contribution is dead serious. Really. Read this slowly so as to get the full effect of my literary devices:

1.) B A C K U P Y O U R W O R K

2.) N O W

I hope you find my words needless, but since I had a brief scare tonight I didn't want it on my conscience should a similar fate actually befall one of you.

Deskdude
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THREAD TITLES ALL IN CAPS!!!

Xiguli — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:17:00 +0000

WHAT'S YOUR OPINION???!@?

I'm a fan.
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EAST MOUNTAIN NANOS!

felicia_kain — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:27:34 +0000

So, I was talking with some others in the Edgewood-Moriarty area and was wondering who else would be up for a get together!

There's several places in Moriarty as well as Edgewood so lets plan something! Ideas? Suggestions? Let's get something planned!
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FLYERS! PRINT THEM AND PUT THEM UP!

felicia_kain — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:37:50 +0000

EVERYONE AROUND THE ALBUQUERQUE, MORIARTY, EDGEWOOD, AND NEW MEXICO AREA!

Let's get the word out about NaNoWriMo! <333

Get the flyers here: http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/node/1005807

Just download, print, and copy. Then post them everywhere! :D
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NANOs in Valencia County?

noktylos — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:18:20 +0000

I'm barely past 3,000 words. Would like to join for a write-in in the south end--Los Lunas? Belen?
Other possibility for me is anywhere near downtown ABQ Lovelace/Heart Hospitals...
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We're # 103

gsmithcat — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:50:24 +0000

I just checked, and we're number 103 on the scoreboard. Not bad considering it's out of 484.

Still Germany and Austria are kicking our butts. And what's up with Seattle.

Let's get those word counts up!
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character study

Trustno1 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:04:52 +0000

I'd love to hear anyone's definition of the above item. Yeah, I know, I'm a novice. Thanks.
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"The sun never sets for souls on the run..."
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Weekly drop-ins?

Byronicwoman — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:37:09 +0000

while a kick-off is a great idea, i think i will definitely need some weekly encouragement. anyone else? if you're interested, you could post or nanomail me your available days/times and the part of town you're in and i'll attempt to put something together.

yay!
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byronicwoman
~mad, bad and dangerous to know~

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Day four, Sustain that charge

Gunns — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:59:40 +0000

My day 4 is here, the system of hitting way points in the story and finishing them is still working. Now I need to hold that consistency.
Regards,
Gunns
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Contact point

Gunns — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:09:50 +0000

At the last write in I mentioned an article about Airships I have, Here I am NaNo mail me and I will bounce it back.

Regards,
Gunns
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End of Day 2, how is everyone?

Empire76 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:44:16 +0000

How did day two go for everyone? Assuming many of us had to go back to work/school/etc after the weekend of just NaNoing to our hearts content....how did you all manage?

I actually wasn't planning on writing tonight- I wrote extra on the weekend because I had a work late...but I still got home and wrote another 400 words! Not a huge amount, but it felt good!

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What are you reading right now?

gsmithcat — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:02:40 +0000

I thought it would be fun to get to know everyone a little better. I'm assuming most of us like to read, so what are you reading right now?

I'm reading Xombies: Apocalypse Blues. It's your typical Agent X infects the population and turns everyone into flesh eating zombies while a young girl fights them off with various bludgeoning weapons. It's quite awesome.
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