Just out of curiosity, are there any other single parents out there trying to basically do everything yourself and fit in NaNo as well?
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| LegionofWolves | Am I the only one? |
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Just out of curiosity, are there any other single parents out there trying to basically do everything yourself and fit in NaNo as well? |
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Nov 3, 2009 - 11 55
Hi Legion,
You might not be getting replies because your thread title doesn't really tell anyone what you're looking for. I can tell you that there's a single parent doing NaNo in Manchester, though: http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/node/3267080 . Hopefully you can find a single parenting NaNo buddy. If not, come and join us in chat for some encouragement!
----------Canoegirl
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Nov 3, 2009 - 13 41
HI Canoegirl,
Well, I thought maybe someone would read it. Never had a post on any forum go ignored before lol but that's ok. :) I was kinda hoping for someone nearby ( 7 hours difference makes things kinda hard so sit and write together. I used to date a guy in Taunton so I know from experience), chat never works or is empty whenever I go there ( probably because I can't get any early enough or only for a min when I can ) and I can't make any of the events so I guess I'll just be odd man out lol
Thanks though Canoegirl! :)
32,010 / 50,000
Nov 3, 2009 - 20 38
Well, I'm not single, but I am a mom, and currently have a sick little boy to take care of while trying to write as well. I've noticed in past years, though, that it seems to help a little to have a routine. Get home from work/daycare, then get dishes in to wash, make dinner, and take care of the kid(s) for a while until bedtime. Then, stack the new dishes for the next day and write like the wind... That's what I usually do.
----------The illustrious Edward D (emdash) Ellipsipuff Jr...
Slew the fire dragon to save the Ellipsis...
From certain doom as a snack.
For the dragon thought the Ellipsis...
Was a line of marshmallows...
And had a craving for Smores.
32,010 / 50,000
Nov 3, 2009 - 20 38
Well, I'm not single, but I am a mom, and currently have a sick little boy to take care of while trying to write as well. I've noticed in past years, though, that it seems to help a little to have a routine. Get home from work/daycare, then get dishes in to wash, make dinner, and take care of the kid(s) for a while until bedtime. Then, stack the new dishes for the next day and write like the wind... That's what I usually do.
----------The illustrious Edward D (emdash) Ellipsipuff Jr...
Slew the fire dragon to save the Ellipsis...
From certain doom as a snack.
For the dragon thought the Ellipsis...
Was a line of marshmallows...
And had a craving for Smores.
162,432 / 50,000
Nov 3, 2009 - 23 06
I did read your post Legion, but I'm not a single parent :(. I live alone, so I'm distraction free :D, well, except from people on the internet which doesn't include the wrimos in the chat room because they would be making sure I'm writing :). I'm sure you're not the only one out there.
30,001 / 50,000
Nov 4, 2009 - 10 11
Sorry, I wasn't really communicating clearly. I'm sure people read it! I just meant that the title might not jump out. (I also thought I'd bump it up the list for you.) Clearly folks are reading and replying, so yay!
----------Canoegirl
Clan QWERTY
EdmoWrimo Literary Ninjas
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Nov 5, 2009 - 11 47
I'm a single parent who's trying to do everything and write a novel on top of it.... Then again, it's November 5th and I don't have a gosh-darn word written yet.
Wait, wait... "The".
There, I have one word written now. With that one word, I now have direction and purpose for my novel. That was easy! lol
{ahem, back on topic}
I'm hoping to get some *actual* writing done next week when the kids go to their dad's. :)
----------2008: Dismal performance
2009: Hopefully better?
3,530 / 50,000
Nov 5, 2009 - 12 45
hey,
just wanted to let you know you are not alone. I am a single parent trying to go to University, work, handle my daughters problems in school and do Nano as well (hence my very low word count;))
Keep it up! we can do it!