159 159
159 159

NaNoWriMo (November 2012) - Who's In?

by
Alexa Smith
Alexa Smith
Profile picture of Alexa Smith
Alexa Smith
Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
Banned
127 replies
I talked myself out of it, last year.

I just signed up for this year.

Who's in?

National Novel Writing Month
#2012 #nanowrimo #november
  • Profile picture of the author Joseph Robinson
    Joseph Robinson
    Joseph Robinson
    Profile picture of Joseph Robinson
    Joseph Robinson
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    Banned
    A cooler November challenge :p.
  • Profile picture of the author LarryC
    LarryC
    LarryC
    Profile picture of LarryC
    LarryC
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    It's tempting. I could even cheat, since I have a half-finished novel on my desktop.
    Signature
    Content Writing, Ghostwriting, eBooks, editing, research.
  • Profile picture of the author Joseph Robinson
    Joseph Robinson
    Joseph Robinson
    Profile picture of Joseph Robinson
    Joseph Robinson
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    Banned
    I've got my novel idea: comedic cross country road trip as two friends try to find and fight a grizzly bear. Random? Yep, but it's going to be awesome.
  • Profile picture of the author Laura B
    Laura B
    Laura B
    Profile picture of Laura B
    Laura B
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    I did NaNo last year for the first time (successfully). I haven't quite decided whether to do it again, but I'm leaning toward yes.

    Have you done it before, Alexa?
    Signature
    Free ebook: Affiliate Marketing: Just the FAQs
    Affiliate marketing for brand spankin' newbies
    • Profile picture of the author Alexa Smith
      Alexa Smith
      Alexa Smith
      Profile picture of Alexa Smith
      Alexa Smith
      Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
      Banned
      Originally Posted by Laura B View Post

      Have you done it before, Alexa?
      Nooooo, so far I've always come up with an excuse.

      But this year I ran out of them, have something specific that I want to try to write, have absolutely nothing else to do and nowhere to go, apart from my "routine business stuff", and have promised myself I'll do it. So I insist that you join in, Laura (and that way I might even feel slightly less guilty about having owed you a p.m. for about 2 months :rolleyes: ).

      I've just signed up, haven't even posted my profile there, or anything, yet.

      But am determined to write my 50,000+ words of fiction, this November, even if it's only "first draft" ...

      It's only 1,667 words per day ... how difficult can that be? I probably write that number of words in posts here, most days.
      • Profile picture of the author travlinguy
        travlinguy
        travlinguy
        Profile picture of travlinguy
        travlinguy
        Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
        Originally Posted by Alexa Smith View Post

        Nooooo, so far I've always come up with an excuse.

        But this year I ran out of them, have something specific that I want to try to write, have absolutely nothing else to do and nowhere to go, apart from my "routine business stuff", and have promised myself I'll do it. So I insist that you join in, Laura (and that way I might even feel slightly less guilty about having owed you a p.m. for about 2 months :rolleyes: ).

        I've just signed up, haven't even posted my profile there, or anything, yet.

        But am determined to write my 50,000+ words of fiction, this November, even if it's only "first draft" ...

        It's only 1,667 words per day ... how difficult can that be? I probably write that number of words in posts here, most days.
        You can do it!

        Hey, I picked up Writing A Thriller on your suggestion in another thread. Excellent book. There's something about creating characters in there that might have saved my hiney. Very readable and informative.
        • Profile picture of the author Alexa Smith
          Alexa Smith
          Alexa Smith
          Profile picture of Alexa Smith
          Alexa Smith
          Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
          Banned
          Originally Posted by travlinguy View Post

          Hey, I picked up Writing A Thriller on your suggestion in another thread. Excellent book. There's something about creating characters in there that might have saved my hiney. Very readable and informative.
          Ooh, I'm glad you liked that. Yes, very readable, isn't it? André Jute has a website, these days, as well. (Interesting guy, by all accounts. He's recently been very critical of the Stieg Larsson trilogy which has found such worldwide fame. I suspect his observations may be correct, too ...).

          Originally Posted by Laura B View Post

          Okay, I will do it too, then. I guess that's all the encouragement I needed to commit.
          Ooh, good - well done!

          Originally Posted by Laura B View Post

          One of the best pieces of advice I can give is this: Allow yourself to write total crap!
          Yes, I hear you. More appropriate advice was never offered. This is my whole problem. I find that particularly difficult.
      • Profile picture of the author Laura B
        Laura B
        Laura B
        Profile picture of Laura B
        Laura B
        Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
        Originally Posted by Alexa Smith View Post

        So I insist that you join in, Laura (and that way I might even feel slightly less guilty about having owed you a p.m. for about 2 months :rolleyes: ).
        LOL, no worries. As long as I know you're not purposely trying to avoid me (are you?) Okay, I will do it too, then. I guess that's all the encouragement I needed to commit.

        Originally Posted by Alexa Smith View Post

        But am determined to write my 50,000+ words of fiction, this November, even if it's only "first draft" ...
        One of the best pieces of advice I can give is this: Allow yourself to write total crap! First drafts are rarely great. I always thought if it didn't come off my pen (so to speak) in perfect form, I must not be any good as a writer. Fortunately, I got past that ridiculous thought and realized that it takes hard work and lots of editing and revisions to write well!

        Originally Posted by Alexa Smith View Post

        It's only 1,667 words per day ... how difficult can that be? I probably write that number of words in posts here, most days.
        Yeah, it's really not too bad. I've found that just one scene is usually way more than 1,667 words.
        Signature
        Free ebook: Affiliate Marketing: Just the FAQs
        Affiliate marketing for brand spankin' newbies
  • Profile picture of the author travlinguy
    travlinguy
    travlinguy
    Profile picture of travlinguy
    travlinguy
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    I'll be doing it, though maybe not officially as I'll probably start well before Nov. I've got a long sequel to a recent novella planned.

    Not to hijack this thread... Since there are a bunch of fiction writers participating here, would anyone be interested in review swapping for Kindle books? Rather than respond in this thread, PM me. I'd like to get a group of serious folks together.
  • Profile picture of the author MoneyMagnetMagnate
    MoneyMagnetMagnate
    MoneyMagnetMagnate
    Profile picture of MoneyMagnetMagnate
    MoneyMagnetMagnate
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    Maybe this will inspire you all to get inspired!

    Famous Writers' Retreats: The Rooms Where Classics Were Created
  • Profile picture of the author Leslie B
    Leslie B
    Leslie B
    Profile picture of Leslie B
    Leslie B
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    I'm in. I already have the character and chapter outline. I've written the prologue and part of chapter one, but I can't seem to get the rest done. Maybe this'll help me

    Leslie
    Signature
    Taking it one day at a time!
  • Profile picture of the author Joseph Robinson
    Joseph Robinson
    Joseph Robinson
    Profile picture of Joseph Robinson
    Joseph Robinson
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    Banned
    From Stumbleupon:

    How to Write a Novel Using the Snowflake Method - StumbleUpon

    Questionnaires for Writing Character Profiles - StumbleUpon

    Exercises for Fiction Writers - Page 2 - StumbleUpon

    My procrastination has been made to benefit you all. You're welcome :p.
  • Profile picture of the author WriterWahm
    WriterWahm
    WriterWahm
    Profile picture of WriterWahm
    WriterWahm
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    I just saw your sig somewhere Alexa and it hit me! I'd forgotten all about NaNoWriMo; I signed up a few years back but have been so busy since. I'm even busier right now but ... (Deep Breath) ... I'm signing up!
    Signature

    PM me if you want a romantic fiction ghostwriter.

  • Profile picture of the author Rose Anderson
    Rose Anderson
    Rose Anderson
    Profile picture of Rose Anderson
    Rose Anderson
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    I'm hoping to join this year. I usually end up with other projects going and can't find the time. But maybe this will be the year I commit! It could happen.

    Rose
  • Profile picture of the author Rose Anderson
    Rose Anderson
    Rose Anderson
    Profile picture of Rose Anderson
    Rose Anderson
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    My copy of "Writing the Thriller" is now in the mail (even though I swore I would spend no money with Amazon this month). That's okay, I knew my resolve would crack.

    Rose
    • Profile picture of the author Alexa Smith
      Alexa Smith
      Alexa Smith
      Profile picture of Alexa Smith
      Alexa Smith
      Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
      Banned
      Originally Posted by Rose Anderson View Post

      My copy of "Writing the Thriller" is now in the mail (even though I swore I would spend no money with Amazon this month). That's okay, I knew my resolve would crack.
      "Not to spend money with Amazon this month" is an absolutely hopeless resolution, isn't it? :confused:

      I've rarely got beyond the first week of any month, with it. I've given up even trying, now.

      Looking forward very much to seeing Sharon, Rose, Laura and others above at NaNoWriMo this year! (It'll be like a chicks' night out).

      My username there is Alexaherself (because "Alexa" and "Lexy" had both been taken).
  • Profile picture of the author TheArticlePros
    TheArticlePros
    TheArticlePros
    Profile picture of TheArticlePros
    TheArticlePros
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    [DELETED]
  • Profile picture of the author Joshua Rigley
    Joshua Rigley
    Joshua Rigley
    Profile picture of Joshua Rigley
    Joshua Rigley
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    Banned
    I WAS going to write a novel...but I think I'll be sticking to mini-novels. And for those of you who don't know, Kevin Riley (that's right, the Hamster King himself), has started a publishing company called One Bite Reads. You can learn more about it here: One Bite Author Program - Get Published & Promoted With One Bite Reads

    Although, maybe it would be a good idea to start a Skype group to hold each other accountable so we get our writing goals done every day. Could also help with writer's block and such.

    [/randomthoughts]
  • Profile picture of the author LarryC
    LarryC
    LarryC
    Profile picture of LarryC
    LarryC
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    I like the mini novel concept and might try it. I can see that modern readers might like shorter fiction. If marketed right, it could really catch on. Historically there have always been forms such as short stories and novellas, but we might be ready for a new version of this for the digital age.
    Signature
    Content Writing, Ghostwriting, eBooks, editing, research.
  • Profile picture of the author HeySal
    HeySal
    HeySal
    Profile picture of HeySal
    HeySal
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    Okay - I might be in. Um..........what happens when you finish the book? Does someone else get some sort of rights on it? Is there an incentive other than personal accomplishment?

    I have the story already started actually - but had to put it aside. I have one to finish in oct. so it's a warm-up. I could be ready to do this in nov.
    Signature

    Sal
    When the Roads and Paths end, learn to guide yourself through the wilderness
    Beyond the Path

    • Profile picture of the author Alexa Smith
      Alexa Smith
      Alexa Smith
      Profile picture of Alexa Smith
      Alexa Smith
      Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
      Banned
      Originally Posted by HeySal View Post

      Okay - I might be in. Um..........what happens when you finish the book? Does someone else get some sort of rights on it?
      Noooooo, absolutely not. You retain all rights. You don't even have to let anyone else see it, if you don't want to. (If you want the "certificate"/"badge" and stuff, you have to submit it to their automated counter to check the number of words, but nobody reads it).

      Originally Posted by HeySal View Post

      Is there an incentive other than personal accomplishment?
      No, not really. (Unless you want to display the little "badge"/"sticker" on your website).

      Looking forward to welcoming you, Sal ...
      • Profile picture of the author HeySal
        HeySal
        HeySal
        Profile picture of HeySal
        HeySal
        Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
        Originally Posted by Alexa Smith View Post

        Noooooo, absolutely not. You retain all rights. You don't even have to let anyone else see it, if you don't want to. (If you want the "certificate"/"badge" and stuff, you have to submit it to their automated counter to check the number of words, but nobody reads it).



        No, not really. (Unless you want to display the little "badge"/"sticker" on your website).

        Looking forward to welcoming you, Sal ...
        Okay, Alexa - I'll put the "pedal to the metal" to get this other stuff done in time. I just got the pic for the cover of my first kindle book so I can have that done this weekend - then it's on to finishing up Saving Ricky: The Second Rescue before November.

        My November novel will be called "Dowser" (Unless I think up something better in the meantime) -- a ghost story with a splendid twist at the end. I've put it on the shelf to handle priorities and rather than an excuse not to write it - I will have an excuse to get it done. Awesome. Thanks for the heads up!
        Signature

        Sal
        When the Roads and Paths end, learn to guide yourself through the wilderness
        Beyond the Path

        • Profile picture of the author jvest
          jvest
          jvest
          Profile picture of jvest
          jvest
          Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
          I'm in! I figure if I use some kind of talk to text software, it shouldn't be that hard to finish a novel in time. I even picked up this helpful book, How to Write Romances. It's a bit dated (1988, lol) but still very useful. The author basically explains all the conventions and formulas that the big name romance writers use.

          Good luck to everyone who is trying this for the first time
          Signature

          Professional ghostwriter and organic SEO content specialist for hire! PM me to get started.

          Check out my Warriors for Hire ad

    • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
      Dennis Gaskill
      Dennis Gaskill
      Profile picture of Dennis Gaskill
      Dennis Gaskill
      Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
      Originally Posted by HeySal View Post

      ...is there an incentive other than personal accomplishment?
      Since NaNoWriMo is an anagram for "Win A Moron" I'd be afraid to win... :rolleyes:
      Signature

      Just when you think you've got it all figured out, someone changes the rules.

      • Profile picture of the author Alexa Smith
        Alexa Smith
        Alexa Smith
        Profile picture of Alexa Smith
        Alexa Smith
        Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
        Banned
        Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill View Post

        Since NaNoWriMo is an anagram for "Win A Moron" I'd be afraid to win... :rolleyes:
        True, true ... but I think of it more as a Warm Onion, myself. (Rather than "Iron Woman", you understand ...).
        • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
          Dennis Gaskill
          Dennis Gaskill
          Profile picture of Dennis Gaskill
          Dennis Gaskill
          Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
          Originally Posted by Alexa Smith View Post

          True, true ... but I think of it more as a Warm Onion, myself. (Rather than "Iron Woman", you understand ...).
          I do understand. My wife wouldn't like the Iron Woman either, but a Warm Onion might be acceptable.

          Maybe I'll join you in this next year. I don't think I can be ready by November of this year with all the projects I have going on.
          Signature

          Just when you think you've got it all figured out, someone changes the rules.

  • Profile picture of the author Laura B
    Laura B
    Laura B
    Profile picture of Laura B
    Laura B
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    I was going to create a group on the NaNo site called Writing Warriors or something but I believe when they relaunch the site each October they delete everything and start over, so until then I guess this is our group thread. Glad you started it, Alexa! This will really help to motivate me, having some writing buddies.
    Signature
    Free ebook: Affiliate Marketing: Just the FAQs
    Affiliate marketing for brand spankin' newbies
  • Profile picture of the author R Hagel
    R Hagel
    R Hagel
    Profile picture of R Hagel
    R Hagel
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    D*mn you, Alexa!

    I've always put this off too. I've always had a million excuses. And like you, I'm running out of good excuses.

    I have a feeling I'll be signed up within the next 24-48 hours...

    Becky

    p.s. Oops, I meant thank you, Alexa, for giving me the necessary kick needed to think about it seriously again...
  • Profile picture of the author R Hagel
    R Hagel
    R Hagel
    Profile picture of R Hagel
    R Hagel
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    OK, I'm signed up.

    From what I understand, publishing and polishing aren't part of the challenge? We're just supposed to finish the first draft of a novel by the end, right?
    Right -- the challenge is to write 50,000 words without worrying about editing, worrying about whether it's any good, etc. You dont' even have to finish the novel -- you just have to finish the first 50k words. (Though some people will write novels that are 50k words, so those folks will finish their first drafts.)

    I love the part about how it doesn't even have to be good. Write with reckless abandon!

    Becky
    • Profile picture of the author CJWrite
      CJWrite
      CJWrite
      Profile picture of CJWrite
      CJWrite
      Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
      Originally Posted by R Hagel View Post

      I love the part about how it doesn't even have to be good. Write with reckless abandon!

      Becky
      Probably why the challenge is so short. Given any more time, one would probably hem haw around and not get it finished. I know I would... I procrastinate somethin' fierce.

      But with only a limited amount of time to write, I'd worry more about getting it done than whether or not it's good. A first draft is never good, but that's the editing and polishing phase is for.
    • Profile picture of the author HeySal
      HeySal
      HeySal
      Profile picture of HeySal
      HeySal
      Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
      Originally Posted by R Hagel View Post

      OK, I'm signed up.



      Right -- the challenge is to write 50,000 words without worrying about editing, worrying about whether it's any good, etc. You dont' even have to finish the novel -- you just have to finish the first 50k words. (Though some people will write novels that are 50k words, so those folks will finish their first drafts.)

      I love the part about how it doesn't even have to be good. Write with reckless abandon!

      Becky
      Oh well, hey -- this is going to be fun then. Becky's on board. You have your subject yet?

      I guess I should go sign on now then. I thought we were supposed to wait until the end of October or something.
      Signature

      Sal
      When the Roads and Paths end, learn to guide yourself through the wilderness
      Beyond the Path

  • Profile picture of the author HeySal
    HeySal
    HeySal
    Profile picture of HeySal
    HeySal
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    Musical novel? Is that where you click a link and listen to a soundtrack attached to the book? What happens if the music is too fast to read to?
    Signature

    Sal
    When the Roads and Paths end, learn to guide yourself through the wilderness
    Beyond the Path

    • Profile picture of the author CJWrite
      CJWrite
      CJWrite
      Profile picture of CJWrite
      CJWrite
      Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
      Originally Posted by HeySal View Post

      Musical novel? Is that where you click a link and listen to a soundtrack attached to the book? What happens if the music is too fast to read to?
      Learn to read faster.
  • Profile picture of the author HeySal
    HeySal
    HeySal
    Profile picture of HeySal
    HeySal
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    Just signed up. Will see you there Alexa, Becky. There is a place for "writing buddies" on the profile page, but I"m not sure how to link up with you all there.
    Signature

    Sal
    When the Roads and Paths end, learn to guide yourself through the wilderness
    Beyond the Path

    • Profile picture of the author Alexa Smith
      Alexa Smith
      Alexa Smith
      Profile picture of Alexa Smith
      Alexa Smith
      Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
      Banned
      Originally Posted by HeySal View Post

      Just signed up. Will see you there Alexa, Becky. There is a place for "writing buddies" on the profile page, but I"m not sure how to link up with you all there.
      No, I don't know this yet, either. I think now's too early, though ... probably during October is the time to do that, because they have a big "clear-out". :confused:

      My username there is "alexaherself", anyway.
  • Profile picture of the author R Hagel
    R Hagel
    R Hagel
    Profile picture of R Hagel
    R Hagel
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    My user name is...

    wait for it...

    rhagel

    Cool, Sal, this will be fun! Don't have my subject picked out yet. I have a lot of ideas, so I need to narrow it down. Or maybe I'll pick something entirely new, who knows.

    Becky
  • Profile picture of the author Dave Patterson
    Dave Patterson
    Dave Patterson
    Profile picture of Dave Patterson
    Dave Patterson
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    If you folks don't mind I have a step-daughter interested in the "challenge" and thought it would be a good idea to direct her to the Warrior forum and this thread specifically...I know she'll be in good hands here.
    Signature
    Professional Googler
  • Profile picture of the author HeySal
    HeySal
    HeySal
    Profile picture of HeySal
    HeySal
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    Um............why would we mind, Dave? Just because you can be scary doesn't mean she'll be, too.
    Signature

    Sal
    When the Roads and Paths end, learn to guide yourself through the wilderness
    Beyond the Path

    • Profile picture of the author R Hagel
      R Hagel
      R Hagel
      Profile picture of R Hagel
      R Hagel
      Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
      Originally Posted by HeySal View Post

      Um............why would we mind, Dave? Just because you can be scary doesn't mean she'll be, too.
      LOL! Send her over, Dave.

      I'm getting excited about the challenge. Typically I like to plan a bit, but I'm considering totally flying by the seat of my pants. So maybe I'll have an idea of where the novel should start and where it should end, along with a few major plot points, but no heavy planning between now and Nov 1st.

      Hmmm. That would add to the fun of it, at least for me. And it's different than the way I usually write. Maybe it will free up my creativity.

      What's everyone else doing? Are you going to totally plot it out before Nov 1st? Or will you be lucky to slide in Day 1 with an idea? Or something in between?

      Becky
      • Profile picture of the author Joseph Robinson
        Joseph Robinson
        Joseph Robinson
        Profile picture of Joseph Robinson
        Joseph Robinson
        Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
        Banned
        Originally Posted by R Hagel View Post

        What's everyone else doing? Are you going to totally plot it out before Nov 1st? Or will you be lucky to slide in Day 1 with an idea? Or something in between?
        I'm doing what you're thinking of doing. I know what the starting point is, and I know where the characters are going to end up. I've pulled a few random ideas from joking around in this thread that will manifest themselves into plot points.

        Other than that I'm just inserting my characters into the world, giving them a goal, and seeing how they get there as I write.
      • Profile picture of the author Laura B
        Laura B
        Laura B
        Profile picture of Laura B
        Laura B
        Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
        Originally Posted by R Hagel View Post


        What's everyone else doing? Are you going to totally plot it out before Nov 1st? Or will you be lucky to slide in Day 1 with an idea? Or something in between?
        Last year I had no outline, just wrote it as it came to me. I'd like to try a basic outline this year because it's going to be a trickier novel to write. I need to have a plan or it's going to explode in my face.
        Signature
        Free ebook: Affiliate Marketing: Just the FAQs
        Affiliate marketing for brand spankin' newbies
      • Profile picture of the author Alexa Smith
        Alexa Smith
        Alexa Smith
        Profile picture of Alexa Smith
        Alexa Smith
        Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
        Banned
        Originally Posted by R Hagel View Post

        What's everyone else doing? Are you going to totally plot it out before Nov 1st? Or will you be lucky to slide in Day 1 with an idea? Or something in between?
        I think I'm probably an "outliner" rather than a "pantser", but I'll do my outline on 1st November. I do already know who I'm writing about, and why, and roughly what happens to them, and why.

        I've been reading most of a writers' forum, a little bit at a time, for the past 3 months.
        • Profile picture of the author R Hagel
          R Hagel
          R Hagel
          Profile picture of R Hagel
          R Hagel
          Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
          Originally Posted by Alexa Smith View Post

          I think I'm probably an "outliner" rather than a "pantser",
          And if you were something in between, then you'd be a pantserliner. Like me.

          Hmmm...

          Becky

          (Hey, what is everyone looking at? This is the off topic forum, right?)
  • Profile picture of the author Rose Anderson
    Rose Anderson
    Rose Anderson
    Profile picture of Rose Anderson
    Rose Anderson
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    I'm in as "floridarose". Only because ramblinrose was already taken.
  • Profile picture of the author Joseph Robinson
    Joseph Robinson
    Joseph Robinson
    Profile picture of Joseph Robinson
    Joseph Robinson
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    Banned
    Joe128687: Because you know you want to see what the heck I come up with .
  • Profile picture of the author Thaddaeus T. Hogg
    Thaddaeus T. Hogg
    Thaddaeus T. Hogg
    Profile picture of Thaddaeus T. Hogg
    Thaddaeus T. Hogg
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    Originally Posted by Alexa Smith View Post

    I talked myself out of it, last year.

    I just signed up for this year.

    Who's in?

    National Novel Writing Month
    Whooooo weeeeee! I am shore nuff all over this one! I LOVE nanowrimo! I ain't shore what it is but if Alexa is gonna be there it has GOT to be good!

    Actually, I was just pullin your drawers there! I really DO know that that Ntional Novel Writin Month is and it has done motivated me to write my first novel! I tend to write "Hillbilly Erotica" but Alexa has motivated me to go in a brand spankin new direction! I am gonna write some "Paraunnatural Romance" and it is gonna feature vampires and wearywolves and all that! Let me give you a little sample from my new novel...

    "Cletus was a vampire and his truest love Alda was a wearywolf. They was in love but they came from different sides of the woods. They tweren't together much so they wanted to do somethin that didn't suck and they could have a howlin good time!"

    And then later in the book...

    "Cletus looked deep into Alda's eyes and saw the passion what burned there! He saw the hunger and the yearnin and it made ole Cletus's long johns get all bunched up! After he got them unbunched he ran down to the highway and got some supper to soothe the hunger he saw in Alda's eyes! After they had eaten, they got down to some serious lovin! Cletus slowly lowered his overhauls! Then he run behind a tree to take a leak cause he had drank too much shine!

    After Cletus got back he told Alda, "Alda (he called her Alda cause that was her name), I just cain't stand to stand here and look at you like this" so he sat down. Alda sat down too and she looked deep into Cletus's eyes and saw the desire that was in them eyeballs. She KNEW that he had run out of shine and he was desperate for more! She reached up and took Cletus's head in her hands and slowly, oh so slowly, moved her lips to his. Then, lovingly, like the brush of a feather, her lips met his and they swapped tabacky!"

    That there is all you get for now. I just wanted to give you a little sample so you would be gettin all hot and lathered up for National Novel Writin Month! All you writers get involved and make little Alexa happy!
    Signature
    Thaddaeus T. Hogg, The Hillbilly Marketeer
    http://www.hillbillymarketer.com
    • Profile picture of the author Elmer Hurlstone
      Elmer Hurlstone
      Elmer Hurlstone
      Profile picture of Elmer Hurlstone
      Elmer Hurlstone
      Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
      Originally Posted by Thaddaeus T. Hogg View Post

      ..."Hillbilly Erotica" ...!
      Since that pretty much involves the back of pick-um-up trucks and shotguns, a few months down the line, wouldn't that type of stuff be more suited to "Off Road Romance Monthly?" You're talkin' short story type content, not novel length stuff here...
      • Profile picture of the author Joseph Robinson
        Joseph Robinson
        Joseph Robinson
        Profile picture of Joseph Robinson
        Joseph Robinson
        Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
        Banned
        Originally Posted by Elmer Hurlstone View Post

        Since that pretty much involves the back of pick-um-up trucks and shotguns, a few months down the line, wouldn't that type of stuff be more suited to "Off Road Romance Monthly?" You're talkin' short story type content, not novel length stuff here...
        Ah, but throw in a couple of jealous opposums and you have enough drama for a 20 year telenovela.
      • Profile picture of the author Thaddaeus T. Hogg
        Thaddaeus T. Hogg
        Thaddaeus T. Hogg
        Profile picture of Thaddaeus T. Hogg
        Thaddaeus T. Hogg
        Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
        Originally Posted by Elmer Hurlstone View Post

        Since that pretty much involves the back of pick-um-up trucks and shotguns, a few months down the line, wouldn't that type of stuff be more suited to "Off Road Romance Monthly?" You're talkin' short story type content, not novel length stuff here...
        Well Elmer, I just ain't exactly shore how to say this but I will give it a try...

        When we is talking romance in YORE life it may be a short story but when we is talkin romance in MY life we is talkin a novel the size of War and Piece!

        I ain't really shore I can say that but I did anyhoo!
        Signature
        Thaddaeus T. Hogg, The Hillbilly Marketeer
        http://www.hillbillymarketer.com
  • Profile picture of the author R Hagel
    R Hagel
    R Hagel
    Profile picture of R Hagel
    R Hagel
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    Thad's cheating, Thad's cheating! You're not supposed to start writing before Nov.

  • Profile picture of the author travlinguy
    travlinguy
    travlinguy
    Profile picture of travlinguy
    travlinguy
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    Okay, I'm officially in. Got a great idea for a story on my morning walk. I'm EZ Writer on the site. Looking forward to it.
  • Profile picture of the author Laura B
    Laura B
    Laura B
    Profile picture of Laura B
    Laura B
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    Just for convenience, here's a list of everyone's NaNo site names so far (let me know if I've missed you and I'll edit):

    alexaherself
    rhagel
    floridarose
    joe128687
    EZ Writer
    Serena Casey (that's moi)
    Signature
    Free ebook: Affiliate Marketing: Just the FAQs
    Affiliate marketing for brand spankin' newbies
  • Profile picture of the author HeySal
    HeySal
    HeySal
    Profile picture of HeySal
    HeySal
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    Well, got my first kindle done and will be spending time tomorrow trying to figure out kindle and putting this up on their software. One down - and one to get done before Nov. I can do this.
    Signature

    Sal
    When the Roads and Paths end, learn to guide yourself through the wilderness
    Beyond the Path

  • Profile picture of the author travlinguy
    travlinguy
    travlinguy
    Profile picture of travlinguy
    travlinguy
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    A little nugget for all the aspiring (and seasoned) Amazon writers, you might want to check out this site. Lots of useful marketing and promo resources, one of which is a source of readers willing to review yer books. Yeah! Author Marketing Club - Free Book Marketing Resources & Tools For Authors
  • Profile picture of the author Cybria
    Cybria
    Cybria
    Profile picture of Cybria
    Cybria
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    I'm so in! I just saw The Big Year. This year has been a hard one for me and I think I need my own "Big Year" accomplishment this year. I've attempted Nano in the past....got to the halfway point a few years ago and was discouraged about trying again. But I'm going to do it in 2012. This year I am planning ahead.
    Signature

    - Tiff

  • Profile picture of the author R Hagel
    R Hagel
    R Hagel
    Profile picture of R Hagel
    R Hagel
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    My goal between now and Nov 1st...

    Learn to be a bit more efficient and productive with regards to my regular workday. My idea is to take on the NaNoWriMo challenge WITHOUT extending my work day in any significant way. In other words, I want do do my regular work AND my NaNoWriMo writing in the same amount of time I currently spend doing regular work only.

    Please, hold your laughter until the end of this post.

    Becky

    (Ok, this is the end of the post. You may now guffaw, chuckle, snort, giggle and laugh.)
    • Profile picture of the author travlinguy
      travlinguy
      travlinguy
      Profile picture of travlinguy
      travlinguy
      Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
      Originally Posted by R Hagel View Post

      My goal between now and Nov 1st...

      Learn to be a bit more efficient and productive with regards to my regular workday. My idea is to take on the NaNoWriMo challenge WITHOUT extending my work day in any significant way. In other words, I want do do my regular work AND my NaNoWriMo writing in the same amount of time I currently spend doing regular work only.

      Please, hold your laughter until the end of this post.

      Becky

      (Ok, this is the end of the post. You may now guffaw, chuckle, snort, giggle and laugh.)
      I can relate to your intention but not to being able to work that way. I've had a rule almost since I began writing. That is to get at least 2000 words down for every writing session.

      Last summer I was writing a novel. I was really inspired. I had many days where I was able to get 6000 words and even more a few times. I sat at the computer for up to 16 hours with only food and potty breaks. I loved it.

      There are only a couple of things that are better than being in the zone when writing. I can't let a schedule interfere with that outside of strict commitments. When you're hot, you've gotta run with it. I do realize though that not everyone is crazy like I am.
  • Profile picture of the author R Hagel
    R Hagel
    R Hagel
    Profile picture of R Hagel
    R Hagel
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    Totally agree with you on that point -- when you're in the zone, you keep writing. And indeed, when I get in that zone, I'm not going to say "Well, my time is up for the day." Rather, I was talking about those days when the muse isn't being as cooperative as one would hope. In that case, to stay on track, I'll still write. But I'm more likely to quit when my regular workday is done.

    Here's to the muse coming out to play and all of us getting in the zone come Novemember...

    Becky
  • Profile picture of the author Cybria
    Cybria
    Cybria
    Profile picture of Cybria
    Cybria
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    R Hagel, if that is your goal and you know it's achievable, then more power to you. Personally I don't have enough story writing experience to know whether or not I could pull that off. But I will probably spend just as much time online as I do now, just less Facebook and Twitter.

    I'm using Scrivner to draw up character profiles, do research and write up an outline. When I last did nanowrimo I was just flying by the seat of my pants, which wasn't the best approach. Admittedly, I am scared out of my mind this time around. But I have a month to prepare, and so I will use it wisely.

    I'm also looking forward to the write ins. Didn't get to attend any last time. It will be great to meet other wrimos.
    Signature

    - Tiff

  • Profile picture of the author HeySal
    HeySal
    HeySal
    Profile picture of HeySal
    HeySal
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    It's not going to be that much of a problem for me. It's the refinement of what I write and making sure the plot doesn't fall apart under a little bit of scrutiny that will be the hard thing for me. But as far as several thousand words a day.....well, you've seen some of my posts in here. Nuff said.
    Signature

    Sal
    When the Roads and Paths end, learn to guide yourself through the wilderness
    Beyond the Path

  • Profile picture of the author Laura B
    Laura B
    Laura B
    Profile picture of Laura B
    Laura B
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    The site was relaunched last night! National Novel Writing Month
    Signature
    Free ebook: Affiliate Marketing: Just the FAQs
    Affiliate marketing for brand spankin' newbies
  • Profile picture of the author Charlotte Jay
    Charlotte Jay
    Charlotte Jay
    Profile picture of Charlotte Jay
    Charlotte Jay
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    *puts hand up* Me! I have most of my novel from last year. I really would love to finish it
  • Profile picture of the author cashcow
    cashcow
    cashcow
    Profile picture of cashcow
    cashcow
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    hmm... this might be the kick in the butt I need to get working on my sequel novelette. It won't be 50,000 words... but maybe I will do the third in the series during November too!

    Lee
    Signature
    Gone Fishing
  • Profile picture of the author R Hagel
    R Hagel
    R Hagel
    Profile picture of R Hagel
    R Hagel
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    Woooo hoooo, Lee!

    Hey everyone, only about a week and half until we begin. Can't wait!

    Becky
  • Profile picture of the author HeySal
    HeySal
    HeySal
    Profile picture of HeySal
    HeySal
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    I'm just gonna get done with Saving Ricky just in time for start up. Whew. I expected it to be a long tome but it's not so I'll be cruising.

    This is going to be fun.
    Signature

    Sal
    When the Roads and Paths end, learn to guide yourself through the wilderness
    Beyond the Path

  • Profile picture of the author Laura B
    Laura B
    Laura B
    Profile picture of Laura B
    Laura B
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    I've created a group over at the NaNo site for Warrior Forum Wrimos. I don't know if it will be easier for us to just continue this thread or pick it up there, or keep both going - whatever works for you guys!

    Warrior Forum Wrimos | National Novel Writing Month

    Head over and introduce yourself! Then you can click on other posters' avatars to go to their profile and then click "Add as Buddy" near their photo. Please feel free to add me and I'll do the same.
    Signature
    Free ebook: Affiliate Marketing: Just the FAQs
    Affiliate marketing for brand spankin' newbies
  • Profile picture of the author HeySal
    HeySal
    HeySal
    Profile picture of HeySal
    HeySal
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    Thanks Laura - I just posted. I've got a huge question about Pen Names and accounts at Amazon, too. I didn't ask it there as I don't wanna inturrupt introductions with it. I'm interested in seeing who all will show up. One of my facebook pals just asked for the link - he's been looking for one. He's in the UK - hope that doesn't matter. The more the merrier.

    Anyhow. I have a Kindle account and just released my first work - it wasn't fiction and I used my own name S.A. Taylor on the copy. Now I am writing a fiction and would like to use a pen name. That's the situation.

    My question is - can I use a pen name for one work on the same account that I have work under my real name, too?
    Signature

    Sal
    When the Roads and Paths end, learn to guide yourself through the wilderness
    Beyond the Path

  • Profile picture of the author Laura B
    Laura B
    Laura B
    Profile picture of Laura B
    Laura B
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    Yes, you can. I have it set up so that where it says "Hello Laura Burke" in my Author Central account, there's a dropdown with "Serena Casey" that I can switch to. Problem is, I can't remember how I did it! But I did find this thread here on WF that might help: http://www.warriorforum.com/main-int...e-account.html
    Signature
    Free ebook: Affiliate Marketing: Just the FAQs
    Affiliate marketing for brand spankin' newbies
    • Profile picture of the author Alexa Smith
      Alexa Smith
      Alexa Smith
      Profile picture of Alexa Smith
      Alexa Smith
      Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
      Banned
      Two NaNoWriMo questions ...

      More important question: does anyone know - if you "create your novel" on the NaNoWriMo site wth just a "working title", can you then edit/change the title later? I'd like to think you must be able to, but I don't know ... :confused:

      Less importantly (perhaps) ... who can suggest a title, for me? I need a title ... I really, really need a title. For a story about a young woman with something like Asperger's syndrome, who struggles for a living teaching art at a college, and occasionally forges early/mid-20th Century paintings for a local, crooked gallery owner, has affairs with the wrong people, and ends up on trial for a couple of murders she (probably) didn't really commit at all. Who can offer me a title? New or used ... suggestions invited and very welcome!
      • Profile picture of the author Laura B
        Laura B
        Laura B
        Profile picture of Laura B
        Laura B
        Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
        Originally Posted by Alexa Smith View Post

        Two NaNoWriMo questions ...

        More important question: does anyone know - if you "create your novel" on the NaNoWriMo site wth just a "working title", can you then edit/change the title later? I'd like to think you must be able to, but I don't know ... :confused:
        I believe you can - I just now checked by going into Edit Novel Info and could still change my title from last year if I wanted. I had put the word (tentative) after it, and so far I still haven't made a final decision on it. In any case, it appears not to be written in stone.
        Signature
        Free ebook: Affiliate Marketing: Just the FAQs
        Affiliate marketing for brand spankin' newbies
      • Profile picture of the author travlinguy
        travlinguy
        travlinguy
        Profile picture of travlinguy
        travlinguy
        Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
        Originally Posted by Alexa Smith View Post

        Two NaNoWriMo questions ...

        More important question: does anyone know - if you "create your novel" on the NaNoWriMo site wth just a "working title", can you then edit/change the title later? I'd like to think you must be able to, but I don't know ... :confused:

        Less importantly (perhaps) ... who can suggest a title, for me? I need a title ... I really, really need a title. For a story about a young woman with something like Asperger's syndrome, who struggles for a living teaching art at a college, and occasionally forges early/mid-20th Century paintings for a local, crooked gallery owner, has affairs with the wrong people, and ends up on trial for a couple of murders she (probably) didn't really commit at all. Who can offer me a title? New or used ... suggestions invited and very welcome!
        Maybe one of these or a variant would work for you:

        Slightly Irregular
        Different Drummer
        Unconventional Wisdom
        Behavior Unbecoming
        Against The Grain
        Swimming Upstream
        Out Of Line
        Misunderstood
        Her Own Drummer
        Dark Angel
        Devil's Mistress
        The Deviant
        Friends And Enemies
        Dark Delegate
        Nothing Ventured
        Slow Dancing Till Dawn
        Misfit
        Counterfeit _______
        Do Not Duplicate
        Runaway Train
        Factory Second
        Social Cannibal
        Bad Brains
        Delete And Repeat
        Repeat And Delete
        Bootleg Dreams
        Midnight Echoes
        Almost Perfect
        • Profile picture of the author Alexa Smith
          Alexa Smith
          Alexa Smith
          Profile picture of Alexa Smith
          Alexa Smith
          Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
          Banned
          Thanks very much! I'm thinking about maybe using "Highly Irregular" (suggested by "Slightly Irregular", above), as at least a working title. Quite nice.

          There was a crime fiction novel called "Slightly Irregluar", in what looks like quite a popular series, published in 2012 and although there's no copyright in titles, I'd rather not use an existing one, just in case I decide to keep it. The only "Highly Irregular" I can find, as a novel, was published in 1969 and is now out of print, so that might do for me, I think.

          Unaccountably, it feels that having a "working title" makes a huge and disproportionate difference to my ability to get started. :rolleyes:

          I've almost never tried to write fiction before.
          • Profile picture of the author travlinguy
            travlinguy
            travlinguy
            Profile picture of travlinguy
            travlinguy
            Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
            Originally Posted by Alexa Smith View Post

            Thanks very much! I'm thinking about maybe using "Highly Irregular" (suggested by "Slightly Irregular", above), as at least a working title. Quite nice.

            There was a crime fiction novel called "Slightly Irregluar", in what looks like quite a popular series, published in 2012 and although there's no copyright in titles, I'd rather not use an existing one, just in case I decide to keep it. The only "Highly Irregular" I can find, as a novel, was published in 1969 and is now out of print, so that might do for me, I think.

            Unaccountably, it feels that having a "working title" makes a huge and disproportionate difference to my ability to get started. :rolleyes:

            I've almost never tried to write fiction before.
            Glad to be of help, Alexa. Without knowing much about the story it was hard to be more specific. One of my favorites was, Almost Perfect. I also liked Bootleg Dreams. I really like brainstorming of almost any kind. Titles are always fun.
  • Profile picture of the author HeySal
    HeySal
    HeySal
    Profile picture of HeySal
    HeySal
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    I suck at titles - my own is just one simple word "Dowser" for now unless I can think of something better later.

    About yours? How about something like "The Fine Art of Indiscretion"?
    Signature

    Sal
    When the Roads and Paths end, learn to guide yourself through the wilderness
    Beyond the Path

  • Profile picture of the author Laura B
    Laura B
    Laura B
    Profile picture of Laura B
    Laura B
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    I think there is a title brainstorming board on the NaNo site, too, IIRC.
    Signature
    Free ebook: Affiliate Marketing: Just the FAQs
    Affiliate marketing for brand spankin' newbies
  • Profile picture of the author LaLaLives
    LaLaLives
    LaLaLives
    Profile picture of LaLaLives
    LaLaLives
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    After completing it in '09, I'm planning on doing it again this year. Actually, I'm thinking about going rogue and either completing a WIP or writing non-fiction.

    Can you tell I'm totally ready to start? lol
    Signature
    Let Lamasa Publishing create and manage your content, blog and social media accounts. Need a blog or website? No problem, contact us and we can custom design one that you'll love.
  • Profile picture of the author HeySal
    HeySal
    HeySal
    Profile picture of HeySal
    HeySal
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    With me, if a title doesn't hit me immediately, it's a royal pain the patoot to think one up. I'm not sure I have the right one for my book. I might never have the right one for my book. If it sells, it will be good enough I suppose. I usually don't have much problem with the cover pics, though, and this time I'm completely blank. I hope that during 30 days I'll be able to crunch that problem though.
    Signature

    Sal
    When the Roads and Paths end, learn to guide yourself through the wilderness
    Beyond the Path

  • Profile picture of the author Alexa Smith
    Alexa Smith
    Alexa Smith
    Profile picture of Alexa Smith
    Alexa Smith
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    Banned
    Oooh, it starts in only hours, now ...

    I wish all Warriors well for it, this year (and hope none is adversely affected by that hurricane?!).

    My working title somehow ended up being "Degrees of Freedom", but I feel comfortable with it, anyway.

    NaNo's site seems unbearably slow, at the moment, with just under 13,000 people online there, they say ... I hope it isn't going to be like this for the month?
  • Profile picture of the author HeySal
    HeySal
    HeySal
    Profile picture of HeySal
    HeySal
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    I'm at around 16,000 but the last part sucks and I'm rewriting it, so I'll probably be sitting around that many for a few more days.
    Signature

    Sal
    When the Roads and Paths end, learn to guide yourself through the wilderness
    Beyond the Path

  • Profile picture of the author HeySal
    HeySal
    HeySal
    Profile picture of HeySal
    HeySal
    Posts: Threads: Thanks: Account age: less than a second
    Hahahahahaha -- Saving Ricky: The Second Rescue, now live on kindle

    *cracks knuckles and gets ready to rock on novel*
    Signature

    Sal
    When the Roads and Paths end, learn to guide yourself through the wilderness
    Beyond the Path

Trending Topics