50,000 words is a lot. But, as NaNo veterans know, that breaks down into 1,667 words per day. But how much is that?
Just like any other activity, it's always wise to do a few warm-up exercises. So, here's the challenge (inspired by choppy from Lethbridge): Write 1,667 words. Nothing connected to your novel, just a quick little ramble. Not only is this a nice introduction to NaNoWriMo, it'll help you get an idea of how long it might take you to hit your daily quota.
If you're looking for ideas, try the Random Logline Generator and see if that helps.
So... how'd it go?
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Denton, a.k.a. Aquadeo - ML for the Alberta::Elsewhere Wrimosaurs
I'm typing this year's novel LIVE on:
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/late-write-featuring-aquadeo
Watch the Wrimosaurs make their ML dance:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRJQ6xhdjbI
20,317 / 50,000
Okt 13, 2009 - 14 57
It took me about 30 minutes to right about 400 words. Then I ended up buried under a sleeping baby. :/
Hopefully this won't be indicative of my daily progress during the real deal. I'd like to not have to stay up late every night.
----------Writing in between diapers, boob time, and the occasional Beatles Rock Band jam fest. {find me on Twitter @domesticdork}
50,381 / 50,000
Okt 13, 2009 - 21 35
Well, I managed about 800 in an hour. That means I should plan for about 2 - 2.5 hours per day when you factor in planning and procrastination. That's about on par with previous years - manageble, but a committment.
Definately no speed demon here.
----------"Because creative people aren't always in charge. And when they do their best work, they're hardly ever in charge. They're just sort of rolling along with their eyes shut , yelling Wheeeee." - Steven King, Everything's Eventual
100,233 / 50,000
Okt 14, 2009 - 17 33
Well I ran out of steam on what I chose to write about after 1,035 words. 33 minutes had elapsed. So not too bad I think. Much better than I expected.
----------~CLicK~
NaNo 2008 Dawn of Eve - WON!
Screnzy 2008 - Depths of Darkness - 93pgs
NaNo 2009 Memoirs of an Unlikely Assassin - WON!
Inspiration is a lie. Sleep is for the weak. Caffiene is a gift.
Seriously, giving up was never a choice.
60,664 / 50,000
Okt 14, 2009 - 20 53
The topic: "Burrito shower."
The result: 1,678 words in 1 hour and 12 minutes. Honestly, that's a lot faster than I was last year. Woo!
I guess there's something about shoveling burritos off a moving truck onto a wedding party that just calls to my muse. : )
----------Denton, a.k.a. Aquadeo - ML for the Alberta::Elsewhere Wrimosaurs
I'm typing this year's novel LIVE on:
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/late-write-featuring-aquadeo
Watch the Wrimosaurs make their ML dance:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRJQ6xhdjbI
20,066 / 50,000
Okt 20, 2009 - 15 22
I tried this during my spare the other day, so I had very limited time frame. I managed to rattle off 500 words about guitarist zombies in about 13 minutes. That would be my daily amount on my personal reduced daily goal. Man that doesn't seem like much. If I didn't procrastinate I wouldn't have such a pitiful NaNo history. Tomorrow, perhaps, I shall try to see how long it takes me for a full 1,667 words.
----------100,233 / 50,000
Okt 22, 2009 - 11 10
Today I was at work and decided to time myself on writing a non-fiction article about writing. More specifically, about discovering a plot for your story. It spanned 1,227 words and took me just a titch under 45min to write. It needs some editing, but all-in-all not a bad challenge.
----------~CLicK~
NaNo 2008 Dawn of Eve - WON!
Screnzy 2008 - Depths of Darkness - 93pgs
NaNo 2009 Memoirs of an Unlikely Assassin - WON!
Inspiration is a lie. Sleep is for the weak. Caffiene is a gift.
Seriously, giving up was never a choice.
50,114 / 50,000
Okt 23, 2009 - 16 33
Just did a test: see how fast I could write 1167 words of pointless, meandering crap.
Managed 1687 in 29 min. :D
I feel much more confident now. ^^
----------NaNo 09 - Baessein Rhea: My first real dream sequence! ^^
55,027 / 50,000
Okt 23, 2009 - 19 23
Managed about 1700 in 2 hours. And my wrists are giving me all kinds of heck. Stupid small desk...
Anyways, it's not too bad, but not my personal best. I haven't typed in a while though, either.
I'm rusty! D8
Posted to fictionpress if anyone wants to have a look: http://www.fictionpress.com/s/2734038/1/NaNoWriMo_Time_Trials_09
----------2008 - *miserable failure* N/A
2009 - Sorcery - 55,027 words!