Nation Novel Writing Month is, as the name implies, a widespread (international actually but the name wouldn't have sounded so nice with Int:P) challenge addressed to all the writers (both published and unpublished) which has been taking place for many years already.
Last year was my first year participating, with "The Witching Hour" actually. Didn't win then but I plan to do so now.:)
Basically, NaNo is an exercise for all writers. During the month of November, you're supposed to write day and night and achieve at least 1667 words per day, so that at the end of the month you'll have a draft of 50000 words. I only managed around 35000 words last year since it was my last year in college and I had a lot of projects to do.
NaNo started yesterday but unfortunately I wasn't able to start then. When I came home from work there was no power. When the power finally came back (my candles were almost dead, thank God!), I went online. My internet connection died 5 minutes after I opened my computer (yeah, rotten luck).
So, I'm starting NaNo today. A day late, so for me there will be 1725 words to type per day. I'm going to take a break from Adva and Cassie and Taegan and the rest of the cast and concentrate on another region in Mesmeria, the country of Ylenea. The story I'm writing this month is more or less a twist on "1001 Nights", only the "Tales of Ylenea" will be told by a drunken 1000 year old parrot bewitched by a lonely dragon.
If I forget to update Zombie Desk with any choice tidbits, I humbly apologize and I will give you a metaphorical candy to shut you up. :D (chocolate or bacon flavored, pick one)
Until next time, cheers!
Last year was my first year participating, with "The Witching Hour" actually. Didn't win then but I plan to do so now.:)
Basically, NaNo is an exercise for all writers. During the month of November, you're supposed to write day and night and achieve at least 1667 words per day, so that at the end of the month you'll have a draft of 50000 words. I only managed around 35000 words last year since it was my last year in college and I had a lot of projects to do.
NaNo started yesterday but unfortunately I wasn't able to start then. When I came home from work there was no power. When the power finally came back (my candles were almost dead, thank God!), I went online. My internet connection died 5 minutes after I opened my computer (yeah, rotten luck).
So, I'm starting NaNo today. A day late, so for me there will be 1725 words to type per day. I'm going to take a break from Adva and Cassie and Taegan and the rest of the cast and concentrate on another region in Mesmeria, the country of Ylenea. The story I'm writing this month is more or less a twist on "1001 Nights", only the "Tales of Ylenea" will be told by a drunken 1000 year old parrot bewitched by a lonely dragon.
If I forget to update Zombie Desk with any choice tidbits, I humbly apologize and I will give you a metaphorical candy to shut you up. :D (chocolate or bacon flavored, pick one)
Until next time, cheers!
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2 comments:
gahwwd!that sounds cool! "..more or less a twist on "1001 Nights", only the "Tales of Ylenea" will be told by a drunken 1000 year old parrot bewitched by a lonely dragon". seriolusly. x'D and i will have metaphorica chocolate candy thankss. BEST OF LUCK!or break a leg. whichever you prefer. i'll be cheering you on!:DD
Well, if I have to choose between best of luck or breaking a leg... LUCK it is!:)) Thanks.
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