I just found this post by the Swamp Witch, and of course, I am now obligated to stand up and point out that NANOWRIMO IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!!!!!
If you don’t know what it is, National Novel Writing Month is where you attempt to write 50,000 words in a month, starting on November 1st. I’m going to try again this year, although I’m standing at 2 successes in something approaching 6 attempts. I’ve got a great plot bubbling around in my head though:
What if humanity, for the good of the Earth, decided to phase themselves out? Purposefully extinguish the entire species in order to preserve life they see themselves as destroying? A small group of scientists stays behind to observe, and discovers that life without humans isn’t as perfect as they thought…
I haven’t gotten any more on the idea, but hey it’s only august. I’ve got months and months to plan. I want to try working with a detailed outline for once, so I need plenty of time to practice.
Are any of you doing NaNoWriMo? What’s your plot going to be?
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Aug 29, 2010 @ 15:24:43
This is a very interesting idea you have for a novel. Best wishes for an easy write that flows for you.
Aug 29, 2010 @ 22:03:46
Are you going to be joining NaNoWriMo?
Aug 29, 2010 @ 22:12:52
Probably not because I don’t have that much time to spend writing. My hubby comes first. He’s a great guy and needs a little more attention this time in life.
Aug 30, 2010 @ 14:48:03
Aww, of course. Is he interested in writing at all? Perhaps we could set up a mini NaNo for him. ^^
Aug 30, 2010 @ 12:52:42
Nanowrimo is AWESOME. It is the sole reason I have written so many novels. I am 8 from 8. Woo!
I donate every year to the cause, and buy a t-shirt or poster. Its my way of thanking the thing which gets me motivated and writing.
October = the Month of Plotting.
November= Month of Writing.
Aug 30, 2010 @ 14:48:43
Ugh. I’m so envious! Hopefully this plot will carry me through 50,000 words.
Aug 30, 2010 @ 22:10:37
I definitely MIGHT do it again this year. I’m an article writer, but got into NaNoWriMo one year when I got sick of hearing myself say, “Someday I’m going to write about….”. I had a blast off-loading daily the string of stories about my topic. I think some of the pieces I just needed to get out of my system. Others I’ve had published. What’s left I’m crafting into…..something.
But I love the way NaNoWriMo inspires me to go BIG and push through. Just get the words out there. Besides, I’m not hosting Thanksgiving this year, so it’s a good time….
Love NaNoWriMo! Loved seeing it in your title.
Sep 01, 2010 @ 16:33:15
If you ever wanted to post something on breaking into the article writing field I would link to it. I am only just starting to look for writing jobs after a two year break.
Sep 01, 2010 @ 16:28:51
I’m also trying again this year. Have better feelings about it now than with previous attempts (and a live-in writing buddy this year!)
Good luck to you, and everyone else participating! 🙂