1666.66666666… Words to write every day. What??? Why would anyone choose such a silly number? Well, here’s the reason . . .
In the beginning, which would be several +/- years ago, I heard about this thing called NaNoWriMo. More alphabet soup for sure, and back then, I was too shy to ask what it was. Fast forward, waaaay forward and National Novel Writing Month has become the much talked about month of November for writers around the globe.
Over the past few years, I had always been in the middle of a project, just finishing one, and of course, the ever-present I don’t have time to get into it always loomed out at me at the end of October when everyone else was priming themselves for NaNoWriMo.
In the beginning, which would be several +/- years ago, I heard about this thing called NaNoWriMo. More alphabet soup for sure, and back then, I was too shy to ask what it was. Fast forward, waaaay forward and National Novel Writing Month has become the much talked about month of November for writers around the globe.
Over the past few years, I had always been in the middle of a project, just finishing one, and of course, the ever-present I don’t have time to get into it always loomed out at me at the end of October when everyone else was priming themselves for NaNoWriMo.
This year, well, I had those same thoughts. I am working on another novel, but that is ongoing. I am waiting (not patiently) for the publishers to complete their part of The Quiet Spirits bargain. I’m busy doing stuff. Isn’t everyone? The tiny light that is deep within the gray matter kept flickering. Each time it came on, I could see myself participating in this event. The final push came from words I received from my editor when she finished reviewing The Quiet Spirits,
“What?!? Nooooo!!!! You can't end it there!”
Since I don’t normally do a formal outline and tend to write by the seat of my pants, I wasn’t sure how I would handle getting involved with NaNoWriMo. After all, the whole idea is to write 50,000 (or more) words during the month of November so you would think there has to be some preliminary planning, right?
In truth, The Quiet Spirits had set almost everything up for me. Characters, location, intrigue, a jump in point, and of course, the thought that I have a good idea how the story might end (or not). Why not start the sequel to The Quiet Spirits? Why not indeed!
In truth, The Quiet Spirits had set almost everything up for me. Characters, location, intrigue, a jump in point, and of course, the thought that I have a good idea how the story might end (or not). Why not start the sequel to The Quiet Spirits? Why not indeed!
 | So, starting November 1 through to November 30, 2017, I am going to be putting a lot of effort into my goal of writing the next Brandi Westeron story. If I make the 50,000 words over the thirty days, bonus. Will I write 1666.666666…. every day? Maybe. Will I meet the 50,000-word goal? Maybe. Will I enjoy the challenge? Damn straight! |
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Ann Edall-Robson
Author, Photographer, Lover of Life
"Capturing moments others may never get to experience."
Author, Photographer, Lover of Life
"Capturing moments others may never get to experience."
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