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[peloquin3.livejournal.com]

Here's to getting a late start tonight. I'm way ahead, but I still feel bad if I don't write my quota. Here's to a late night and 1667 words before dawn.

(no subject)

[peloquin3.livejournal.com]

Here's to getting a late start tonight. I'm way ahead, but I still feel bad if I don't write my quota. Here's to a late night and 1667 words before dawn.

day 19 word count.

[sperose.livejournal.com]

33,344 / 50,000 (66.0%)

im so scared that im not going to finish....
but im going to keep pushing on through....

and i think its bedtime.

end.
-rosemary

day 19 word count.

[sperose.livejournal.com]

33,344 / 50,000 (66.0%)

im so scared that im not going to finish....
but im going to keep pushing on through....

and i think its bedtime.

end.
-rosemary

(no subject)

[unkwillow.livejournal.com]

eek my protagonist is trying to kill her self off!

(no subject)

[unkwillow.livejournal.com]

eek my protagonist is trying to kill her self off!

How far is TOO far behind?

[theonlygrinch-.livejournal.com]

I'm approx 12k behind and wondering how far behind is too far behind to realistically think you can finish? I'm trying to have a binge weekend and MAYBE (false hope) catch up. I don't want to give in, but it seems like such a huge hurdle to get over in the next week and a half. I could use a life ring now, but I don't see one anywhere near me.. :)

How far is TOO far behind?

[theonlygrinch-.livejournal.com]

I'm approx 12k behind and wondering how far behind is too far behind to realistically think you can finish? I'm trying to have a binge weekend and MAYBE (false hope) catch up. I don't want to give in, but it seems like such a huge hurdle to get over in the next week and a half. I could use a life ring now, but I don't see one anywhere near me.. :)

(no subject)

[peloquin3.livejournal.com]

40,221 / 50,000 (80.0%)

Well, I got my words, but I'm so unhappy with them. I feel like i'm recapping or writing something that should have been in the first 5000 words.

I'm not writing the thing out of order, I'm just trying to be descriptive and it's coming out repetative.

Oh well, I'll fix it in December.

(no subject)

[peloquin3.livejournal.com]

40,221 / 50,000 (80.0%)

Well, I got my words, but I'm so unhappy with them. I feel like i'm recapping or writing something that should have been in the first 5000 words.

I'm not writing the thing out of order, I'm just trying to be descriptive and it's coming out repetative.

Oh well, I'll fix it in December.

Funny...

[iamnight.livejournal.com]

...that my first post should come after I've already finished.

I've been living in rural Japan and only have e-mail access once a week. Two and a half weeks ago, one of my friends e-mailed me and suggested that, since it's so quiet here, it would be the perfect opportunity to take the NaNoWriMo challenge. I'm so glad she sent me that mail! Though I didn't post anywhere or communicate much with anyone about it, knowing others were doing the same thing provided a sense of invisible but ever-present moral support.

I just read the NaNoWriMo LJ info page and was struck but how succintly it stated my feelings on the matter. I've always wanted to write a book, but got so caught up in needing it to be absolutely perfect I invariably made it through ten or eleven pages before losing hope. This time, the sheer pressure I felt made me less concerned with that, and I was able to write away without fear. What a feeling! A few days in, I'd already forgotten what it was like to sit and agonize over every word. But I don't think my writing will suffer for that - it will just make me a better editor. At least I have something to edit this time around!

That wouldn't have been so were it not for NaNoWriMo, and I'm grateful to whomever thought it up. If I could write 70,000 words of only mostly junk in 16 days, why shouldn't I be able to write and edit myself through other books in the future?

And, oh, how I love that the crap factor is specifically addressed in the info page. It made me laugh, and also feel glad to know I wasn't nearly alone on that. :)

( my progress, day-by-day )

Funny...

[iamnight.livejournal.com]

...that my first post should come after I've already finished.

I've been living in rural Japan and only have e-mail access once a week. Two and a half weeks ago, one of my friends e-mailed me and suggested that, since it's so quiet here, it would be the perfect opportunity to take the NaNoWriMo challenge. I'm so glad she sent me that mail! Though I didn't post anywhere or communicate much with anyone about it, knowing others were doing the same thing provided a sense of invisible but ever-present moral support.

I just read the NaNoWriMo LJ info page and was struck but how succintly it stated my feelings on the matter. I've always wanted to write a book, but got so caught up in needing it to be absolutely perfect I invariably made it through ten or eleven pages before losing hope. This time, the sheer pressure I felt made me less concerned with that, and I was able to write away without fear. What a feeling! A few days in, I'd already forgotten what it was like to sit and agonize over every word. But I don't think my writing will suffer for that - it will just make me a better editor. At least I have something to edit this time around!

That wouldn't have been so were it not for NaNoWriMo, and I'm grateful to whomever thought it up. If I could write 70,000 words of only mostly junk in 16 days, why shouldn't I be able to write and edit myself through other books in the future?

And, oh, how I love that the crap factor is specifically addressed in the info page. It made me laugh, and also feel glad to know I wasn't nearly alone on that. :)

( my progress, day-by-day )

In need of some info

[penguintamerz.livejournal.com]

One of my two MCs is going to be in a sword fight a little later in my story. I know nothing about the terminology. Help! ;)



Also, does anyone know the name for the long wooden poles that is used in martial arts?

In need of some info

[penguintamerz.livejournal.com]

One of my two MCs is going to be in a sword fight a little later in my story. I know nothing about the terminology. Help! ;)



Also, does anyone know the name for the long wooden poles that is used in martial arts?

The Ultimate NaNoWriMo Song

[divabat.livejournal.com]

OK, so the song talks about having writer's block while song-writing, but I think it applies to us too:

NATASHA BEDINGFIELD - These Words

Threw some chords together
The combination D-E-F
Is who I am, is what I do
No one's gonna let it down for you
Try to focus my attention
But I feel so A-D-D
I need some help, some inspiration
(But it's not coming easily)
Whoah oh...

Trying to find the magic
Trying to write a classic
Don't you know, don't you know, don't you know?
Waste-bin full of paper
Clever rhymes, see you later

These words are my own
From my heart flown
I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you
There's no other way
To better say
I love you, I love you...

Read some Byron, Shelly and Keats
Resided in over a Hip-Hop beat
I'm having trouble saying what I mean
With dead poets and drum machines
I know I had some studio time booked
But I couldn't find a killer hook
Now you're gonna raise the bar right up
Nothing I write is ever good enough

These words are my own
From my heart flown
I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you
There's no other way
To better say
I love you, I love you...

I'm getting off my stage
The curtains pull away
No hyperbole to hide behind
My naked soul exposes
Whoah.. oh.. oh.. oh.. Whoah.. oh..

Trying to find the magic
Trying to write a classic
Waste-bin full of paper
Clever rhymes, see you later

These words are my own
From my heart flown
I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you
There's no other way
To better say
I love you...
I love you, is that okay...?

The Ultimate NaNoWriMo Song

[divabat.livejournal.com]

OK, so the song talks about having writer's block while song-writing, but I think it applies to us too:

NATASHA BEDINGFIELD - These Words

Threw some chords together
The combination D-E-F
Is who I am, is what I do
No one's gonna let it down for you
Try to focus my attention
But I feel so A-D-D
I need some help, some inspiration
(But it's not coming easily)
Whoah oh...

Trying to find the magic
Trying to write a classic
Don't you know, don't you know, don't you know?
Waste-bin full of paper
Clever rhymes, see you later

These words are my own
From my heart flown
I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you
There's no other way
To better say
I love you, I love you...

Read some Byron, Shelly and Keats
Resided in over a Hip-Hop beat
I'm having trouble saying what I mean
With dead poets and drum machines
I know I had some studio time booked
But I couldn't find a killer hook
Now you're gonna raise the bar right up
Nothing I write is ever good enough

These words are my own
From my heart flown
I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you
There's no other way
To better say
I love you, I love you...

I'm getting off my stage
The curtains pull away
No hyperbole to hide behind
My naked soul exposes
Whoah.. oh.. oh.. oh.. Whoah.. oh..

Trying to find the magic
Trying to write a classic
Waste-bin full of paper
Clever rhymes, see you later

These words are my own
From my heart flown
I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you
There's no other way
To better say
I love you...
I love you, is that okay...?

Want a cheerleader?

[iamnight.livejournal.com]

Since I've finished, I would love to exchange short notes with anyone doing late-night writing and in search of a boost. It's very quiet (read: lonely!) here in rural Japan and an exchange of short e-mails would surely be motivating for me, too, as now must begin... the editing! *runs and hides in terror*

Anyhow, if you're struggling and want a momentary distraction, I'd love to serve as a bit of a cheerleader for you. But either way, ganbatte!

Want a cheerleader?

[iamnight.livejournal.com]

Since I've finished, I would love to exchange short notes with anyone doing late-night writing and in search of a boost. It's very quiet (read: lonely!) here in rural Japan and an exchange of short e-mails would surely be motivating for me, too, as now must begin... the editing! *runs and hides in terror*

Anyhow, if you're struggling and want a momentary distraction, I'd love to serve as a bit of a cheerleader for you. But either way, ganbatte!

(no subject)

[obv-hot-mess.livejournal.com]

Alright, so my two week wall came in week three and I haven't written in four days. I'm about 8,000 words behind, but I've never been much for getting stuff done early. I'm much more the procrastinating type, so I'm still optimistic.

If only I didn't have ten other things to do.

Think good thoughts my way, if you have the time :)

(no subject)

[obv-hot-mess.livejournal.com]

Alright, so my two week wall came in week three and I haven't written in four days. I'm about 8,000 words behind, but I've never been much for getting stuff done early. I'm much more the procrastinating type, so I'm still optimistic.

If only I didn't have ten other things to do.

Think good thoughts my way, if you have the time :)

I can't even manage to procrastinate properly whilst not writing

[madeline.livejournal.com]

How sad is that when your mother doesn't even have time to talk with you on AIM?

I should be writing right now, but I have the strongest urge to do some serious nanomath. You know, calculate how many words I think I should write every hour for the next ten days before I gouge my eyes out!!

I can't even manage to procrastinate properly whilst not writing

[madeline.livejournal.com]

How sad is that when your mother doesn't even have time to talk with you on AIM?

I should be writing right now, but I have the strongest urge to do some serious nanomath. You know, calculate how many words I think I should write every hour for the next ten days before I gouge my eyes out!!

Nanowrimo Report Card

[auroraceleste.livejournal.com]

I believe someone on here distributed a Nanowrimo Report Card, and I was hoping to talk to them or someone excell-savvy about it. I've been using it religiously, and I love it to death, but I have a few suggestions for improvement. I think a word-goal column, then a words-to-goal column would be incredibly helpful. As it is I put my goal number in tomorrow's date, then as I update my word count on todays it counts down in the tomorrow column, but I think it would be easier to have a separate column. Is there anyone on here that could change that in the spreadsheet?

EDIT: catalyzed is wonderful, she fixed my sheet. Thanks to her!

Nanowrimo Report Card

[auroraceleste.livejournal.com]

I believe someone on here distributed a Nanowrimo Report Card, and I was hoping to talk to them or someone excell-savvy about it. I've been using it religiously, and I love it to death, but I have a few suggestions for improvement. I think a word-goal column, then a words-to-goal column would be incredibly helpful. As it is I put my goal number in tomorrow's date, then as I update my word count on todays it counts down in the tomorrow column, but I think it would be easier to have a separate column. Is there anyone on here that could change that in the spreadsheet?

EDIT: catalyzed is wonderful, she fixed my sheet. Thanks to her!

(no subject)

[alison-sky.livejournal.com]

Amazing... I just hit 36K... and I'm getting to my FIRST sex scene. Mind you, they only discover each other maybe a few chapters before she dies, but that's angst folks! LOL

I'm on AOL writing my fingertips off if anyone wants to chat. I'll even opena room if enough people bug me. AIm is AlisonSky21

(no subject)

[alison-sky.livejournal.com]

Amazing... I just hit 36K... and I'm getting to my FIRST sex scene. Mind you, they only discover each other maybe a few chapters before she dies, but that's angst folks! LOL

I'm on AOL writing my fingertips off if anyone wants to chat. I'll even opena room if enough people bug me. AIm is AlisonSky21

Procrastinating.

[ninkasa.livejournal.com]

I carry a notebook around with me wherever I go so I can write should the inspiration or the opportunity strike.

I was just wondering if anyone else did that.

Oh, and forget the Week Two Wall, I've slammed head first into the Week Three Wall.

And I have half an hour to write, then I have to go to bed.

*runs off*

I'm 11510 words behind where I'm supposed to be and 2500 words behind the mid-way point. (I was really excited when I was figuring out my word count, before I realised it wasn't the 13th. :P )

Procrastinating.

[ninkasa.livejournal.com]

I carry a notebook around with me wherever I go so I can write should the inspiration or the opportunity strike.

I was just wondering if anyone else did that.

Oh, and forget the Week Two Wall, I've slammed head first into the Week Three Wall.

And I have half an hour to write, then I have to go to bed.

*runs off*

I'm 11510 words behind where I'm supposed to be and 2500 words behind the mid-way point. (I was really excited when I was figuring out my word count, before I realised it wasn't the 13th. :P )

Do not read this post.

[tardis60.livejournal.com]

Do not click here.

Thank you for ignoring this post, and hence, not reading this or clicking on the above link in any way, shape, or form.

Do not read this post.

[tardis60.livejournal.com]

Do not click here.

Thank you for ignoring this post, and hence, not reading this or clicking on the above link in any way, shape, or form.

HOORAY!!!

[sperose.livejournal.com]

36,743 / 50,000 (73.0%)

im almost 75% of the way there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

end.
-rosemary

HOORAY!!!

[sperose.livejournal.com]

36,743 / 50,000 (73.0%)

im almost 75% of the way there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

end.
-rosemary