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Daily regional word war counts

elysabeth42 — Sat, 1 Nov 2008 09:04:26 -0700

I don't know about the rest of you all but NaNo is mucking up big time. I can't get anywhere. But I keep trying. So I hope this works and if anyone wants other regions posted to compare us to, let me know by email. Hopefully this will work - I have my fingers crossed, frozen as they are right now, but crossed nonetheless.

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The Winner's Circle!

Tikatu — Tue, 2 Dec 2008 13:31:33 -0800

Here's a list of folks who call our region home and who made it to 50K and beyond!

AlanScott
atlntgrl25
blue4t
CatieJo
castlecarver
Dean_Girl (not homed with us, but from Gvl)
DM
hazeltwilight
Hippos-for-Christmas
June Baswell (I believe she's our oldest Wrimo at 60)
Kierra (our youngest Wrimo at 14)
Kolizeon
LizBTropez
lonewylfe
Lusakina
markastone
Novpyro
Palladia
rdcraw (all the way from South Korea!)
Ridgeway Girl
sh1mm3r
sophia-ford (the Wrimo with the biggest word count: 114,197!)
SuirenOki
The Mad Poet
The Mockingbird
Tikatu
VictoriaPL
WillowViraBaker

That's 28 winners out of 245 affiliates. Congratulations to all who made it to the winner's circle! And congrats to all who started the process as well, no matter how far you got. I hope you all come back next year and give it another try!

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TGIO party

Tikatu — Sat, 1 Nov 2008 16:32:57 -0700

I know it's odd to be thinking abou the TGIO party when we've just had the kick-off, but the further ahead it's planned, the better off we'll be.

Since we didn't get to the Mellow Mushroom for the kick-off, how about going there for the TGIO? I thought maybe a Tuesday evening, when things are usually a bit slow for most restaurants would be a good idea. Perhaps Dec.. 2? A dinner time party?

What do you all think? I want to know.
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And it's over!

Tikatu — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 21:10:50 -0800

Well, it's over. The rush to 50K is done and the question is: now what?

For some of us, the answer is: finishing what we started; our stories are much longer than 50K words will hold. For some of us, it is: taking a break, then going back to edit. And for some of us, our answer is: chalking up this year's NaNo as something tried, perhaps not acheived, but with a lesson or two learned along the way.

For me, that lesson is: write every day. Last year, I thought I'd learned that lesson, especially with Deanna Raebourne's excellent pep talk. But I think this year, I learned it thoroughly. Out of all the days of the month, there were only three days I didn't write on, and that was over Thanksgiving (which we hosted). Now, starting tomorrow, I will write again and try to write each day so I don't lose the muse. My story is one of those that still needs to be told, and I can't stop to go back and edit until it's done. (So my internal editor needs to stay in her closet!)

What have you learned from this year's NaNo? What are your plans for the novel you've written? Tell us about it.
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Save the Earth! It's the only planet with chocolate!
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Validation problems?

Tikatu — Mon, 1 Dec 2008 15:45:58 -0800

I know we have at least one WriMo who has had trouble validating. Is there anyone else? If so, check out the "Tech Help and Site Bug Reports" (http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/forum/162). You're not alone in having difficulty, and the site's tech gurus stand ready and able to help you out!
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Save the Earth! It's the only planet with chocolate!
"Nothing corrupts a man so deeply as writing a book." Nero Wolfe in The Mother Hunt by Rex Stout.

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Castlecarver Wins Big!

June Baswell — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 21:49:55 -0800

Castlecarver, one of my writing buddies, is a sculptor in wood and now she is a NaNoWriMo winner, too! A very few days ago she had 37,000 words. At 11:00 PM she had 48,000, but she made it across the finish line tonight with her twelve year old son cheering her on and telling her she could finish her great story. She's worked so hard, I think she deserves a standing ovation, and I hope it won't embarass her to death if I start it off. Lets hear it for Sandi!

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Winning on NaNo!

sophia-ford — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:22:30 -0800

I just used the word count verifyer on Nano and I found that my count was off by a large amount. I have only began the last part of my story and I have exceeded 90k words! I didn't realize I had so many, but wow, I'm amazed and excited and can't wait to read it in January.

Sophia
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Sophia

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Wow

SuirenOki — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 21:05:54 -0800

I am very angry now. I finally reached 50014 words about half and hour ago an now I have no way of getting it off of my ancient laptop to upload it. I'm screwed.

*sigh*
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One, two, three, four! I declare a word war!

Tikatu — Sat, 1 Nov 2008 03:37:37 -0700

Yes! I threw down the gauntlet for a personal, one on one, ML to ML challenge with General Seiyaryu, the ML of Spartanburg, and she accepted it!

This thread is for you to see how we're doing and for you to cheer me on, if so inclined!

So, without further ado, our word war widget!

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A new level of frustration

gnosis — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:49:25 -0800

So, I went to open up Open Office last night and it asked if I wanted to recover the file that my novel was in. I was pretty sure I had saved it before closing, but wanted to play it safe. Well, it recovered an empty document and now my saved file is empty. I had finally broken 25k at lunch yesterday and now I'm back down to 0 with my wacky insanity turned to nano-dust. Will try to recover the file today, else, I'm done.

-gnosis
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Write- in reminders - final week!

Tikatu — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:54:37 -0800

This is the final week for write-ins, so if getting out of the house and away from distractions will help you with your word count, take advantage of these final opportunities!

Monday: 8 p.m., Spill The Beans, downtown Greenville

Tuesday: 7 p.m. Spill the Beans, Clemson

No Thursday Write-in this week!

Saturday: 10 a.m., The Silver Chair, Greer

and 1 p.m., The Open Book, Greenville

I'll be at Spill the Beans tonight, and the Open Book on Saturday. Hope to see you there!
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Save the Earth! It's the only planet with chocolate!
"Nothing corrupts a man so deeply as writing a book." Nero Wolfe in The Mother Hunt by Rex Stout.

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The 40K dance of joy

sh1mm3r — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:51:22 -0800

Post here when you hit the magic number, where it's all downhill from here.

I hit 40k last night at the Furman write in, where I was the only person in attendance. I procrastinated for two hours but suddenly the words started pouring out at 9 pm. I actually found that skipping ahead in my story revitalized it and got me away from the mundane stuff I was trapped in. Plus, add in a jellyfish sting and all sorts of things start happening.
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Happy Thanksgiving!

Tikatu — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:39:13 -0800

Just popping in to wish y'all a Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving, with enough time to add to your word counts between the turkey and the pumpkin pie!
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Save the Earth! It's the only planet with chocolate!
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So, how's it going?

Tikatu — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:05:14 -0800

Do you hate your novel? Love it? Are your characters taking over? Is your inner editor complaining too much? Has your plot taken an unexpected twist?

I'm having too much fun world building and introducing the characters, so much so that I'm nearly halfway through the 50K and am just finishing the first twenty-four hours! My plot looks pretty skimpy from here, should I even get to it before reaching the goal! I have so much dialog, exposition, and tiny, enlightening vignettes that I feel my story is mostly talking heads. I have one character that is trying to tell me that he's not a telepath, but talks to animals instead (I'm putting my foot down; I need him to be a telepath!), and another, supposedly temporary character, telling me that the area they're in really needs to rebuild the burned out Catholic church and he's just the priest to do it!

So, how's it going for the rest of you? Vent here and tell us what's up!
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Save the Earth! It's the only planet with chocolate!
"Nothing corrupts a man so deeply as writing a book." Nero Wolfe in The Mother Hunt by Rex Stout.

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hi

flyingwiththewords — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 20:01:59 -0800

so I started nanowrimo last night. and yes I know that I will never finish, what with homework and projects and exams coming up.

how are you guys doing? better than me, I hope.
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Any of you from the Spartanburg / Gaffney end of the world?

gordonmr — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:56:43 -0800

I live in Gaffney, and can never make it to Greenville for write-ins. Just wondering if some of you might live out my way. I'd love to meet some fellow writers, maybe have a write-in in Spartanburg. Anyone?
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A Little Challenge...

DM — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:07:46 -0800

I just found this on lj_nanowrimo and thought I'd share it with you guys:

[x]
I'm definitely accepting it. :)
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Furman Area Write-Ins

sh1mm3r — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:19:20 -0700

I have my eye on Thursday evenings. What time would be best for people on the north side of town? I was thinking 7-9 but would be equally open to 6-8.

This would be November 6, 13, and 20 in the music library.

(Please let me know if you'd be interested. Are there enough of us in the north?)
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2006: Variables
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clemson area write-ins

dh4276 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:51:12 -0700

I have seen some interest in the clemson area for a write in, anyone who is interested let me know and I will see what I can work out. I have a friend who owns Spill The Beans in Clemson and might be able to set up something there.
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If anyone's wondering...

Tikatu — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:35:15 -0800

why my word count dropped, it's because I put my novel so far through the validator. And because of the discrepancy, I went through and used an actual calculator to add up my words as per Open Office. Guess what? The validator's a better figure. So my esteemed colleague from Spartanburg is in the lead again... for now.

Math was never my strong suit, but I thought I could at least add... >.<
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Save the Earth! It's the only planet with chocolate!
"Nothing corrupts a man so deeply as writing a book." Nero Wolfe in The Mother Hunt by Rex Stout.

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So it's official!

Caitie Jo — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:21:32 -0800

So it's official... Not only is my novel dangerously running out of steam, but I fear that the universe is against me. Maybe I'm just paranoid. I'm in need of new plot ideas without going over the edge, becoming cliche, or becoming like any of my other novels (someone gets deathly ill, someone dies, someone gets pregnant, etc.).
Please tell me I'm not alone! *will sob and cry if I am alone*

Caitie Jo
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A challenge for you all...

Tikatu — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:14:04 -0800

Something to honor a fallen soldier.

http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/node/3129303

I didn't know where to put this fallen hero at first. Now I do. Whether or not you can fit this gent into your stories, please keep his loved ones in your thoughts and prayers.
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Save the Earth! It's the only planet with chocolate!
"Nothing corrupts a man so deeply as writing a book." Nero Wolfe in The Mother Hunt by Rex Stout.

United States :: South Carolina :: Greenville

Downtown Greenville Write-ins

Tikatu — Sat, 1 Nov 2008 05:47:45 -0700

I stopped by Spill The Beans in downtown Greenville to set up some weeknight write-ins for those who can't make Saturdays (and even for those who can). She suggested Monday nights, as she has groups coming in on Tuesdays already. We set up dates for the 10 and the 17th, and I've also asked for the 24th in an email. I haven't set a time yet as I wanted an idea of who would be able to make it, and what time is best.

So, what do you think? They're open until 10:30, I believe, so a later night could work. Let me know.
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Save the Earth! It's the only planet with chocolate!
"Nothing corrupts a man so deeply as writing a book." Nero Wolfe in The Mother Hunt by Rex Stout.

United States :: South Carolina :: Greenville

25k by the end of the day?

gnosis — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 04:51:32 -0800

It's the 15th which means those rare few that manage to keep their word count consistent throughout the month should have 25k by the end of the day. I doubt I'll get there, but I'm shooting for at least 5k today. Hang in there everybody, we're at the halfway point.

-gnosis
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Just an FYI

Tikatu — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 13:48:32 -0800

I got a spam email at the address I've been using for Nanowrimo, addressed to me as if it was NaNo mail to the ML. So, I've changed my email address for the site.

So, beware of emails that look like they're coming from me. This particular piece of spam was about the "ebay ca$h machine" - whatever that is - and had an attachment. I'm trying hard not to use the NaNo mail much at all; the next email you should get from me will be about the TGIO party.

Sorry about any inconvenience, folks.
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Save the Earth! It's the only planet with chocolate!
"Nothing corrupts a man so deeply as writing a book." Nero Wolfe in The Mother Hunt by Rex Stout.