Archive for NaNoWriMo 2009
Yes!
In the next few days there will be many winners crossing the finish line as they log in their word counts. The idea was 50,000 words in 30 days. I am happy to report that I did it!
Wow-ee.
I feel it is necessary to add that the novel now needs a ton of work. Editing galore, [...]
Chapped Excerpt Second Week
During the month of November I am writing a novel called ‘Chapped’. With two weeks to go I am safely past the half way point and feeling very good about the flow. Current word count is 27,628 words of the final goal of 50,000 words.
To read the first excerpt you can click here: Chapped Excerpt [...]
Chapped excerpt first week
On November 1st I began writing ‘Chapped’. Unless inspiration strikes I plan on taking the weekends off from this creative project. Gives the story time to stew and brings the flavors out. My goal is an average of 12,500 words a week for four weeks. At the end of this first week I have 13,179 [...]
Trail Mix
Now, on with the crunchy, munchy, mixed up life I lead…
National Novel Writing Month has begun!
At this moment I have 4,047 words logged in.
Today in Bolivia the Day of the Dead is being observed.
No pressing engagements means time for writing. Yes!
I am hoping to log some more words before the day is done.
Yesterday, Sunday, November [...]
Inspiration To Go
There are moments when inspiration levels are high. I liken it unto an adrenaline rush. Creativity flows and beautiful things happen. This is distinct from when I just doodle and peck to get through the dry times.
There are certain stimuli that evoke this inspiration high. It is different for everyone, I am sure. Here is [...]
Once Upon a Time
And now is that time. November 1st is Sunday. That is when the writing begins. The fact that my computer went kaput is not going to deter me; we’ll get it fixed. The fact that there are mountains we are climbing in the ministry will not deter me; we’ll make it through. I am so [...]
4 Weeks from Today
Are you a planner? Are you one of those people who looks ahead, sets goals and strategizes how they are going to accomplish their ideas? Have you ever noticed the similarities in the words ‘idea’ and ‘ideal’?
Both my husband and I do our share of planning. Whenever we collaborate we usually finish our planning session [...]
NaNoWriMo 2009 Who is along for the Ride?
Do you have plans for November? How about writing a novel?
I have been looking forward to this all year. I am posting about this kinda early because I wanted to find out who was doing it so that we could keep tabs on each other. The organization heading up this mutual, worldwide endeavor is called [...]
On this journey of life, sharing my existence with God’s wonderful creation, there is nothing that thrills my heart more than knowing that my moments drip with purpose and destiny. 