ALREADY A WINNER
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nanowrimo_ljMy word count isn't where I was hoping it would be, but the book I am writing is a delight to me. I am doing all sorts of little things that cause me joy as a result of this adventure.
I have been using my laptop for months, and rarely used my desktop computer at all, since it's not hooked up to the Internet. Today I saved things to a flash drive and transferred them to the desktop computer, and sat there for a time adding to my novel. I like this novel so much I have saved it to the flash drive, in email and on both computer hard drives.
My word count is behind, but not so much so that I can't catch up. I would really like to "win" nano, but if I don't, I have won already!
There are people around me now who, having seen what I have written, take me more seriously as a writer.
I have met many new younger people and enjoyed sharing energy with them.
I appreciate my time more, and see how much actually do in a day.
My emotions are freeing up as I go from one character to another.
I am putting even more order and respect into my personal life. (There was a lot there already, so this is an added bonus that I am thrilled about.)
I am wondering....are others experiencing positive things as a result of entering this shared experience?
What's it doing for you?
I have been using my laptop for months, and rarely used my desktop computer at all, since it's not hooked up to the Internet. Today I saved things to a flash drive and transferred them to the desktop computer, and sat there for a time adding to my novel. I like this novel so much I have saved it to the flash drive, in email and on both computer hard drives.
My word count is behind, but not so much so that I can't catch up. I would really like to "win" nano, but if I don't, I have won already!
There are people around me now who, having seen what I have written, take me more seriously as a writer.
I have met many new younger people and enjoyed sharing energy with them.
I appreciate my time more, and see how much actually do in a day.
My emotions are freeing up as I go from one character to another.
I am putting even more order and respect into my personal life. (There was a lot there already, so this is an added bonus that I am thrilled about.)
I am wondering....are others experiencing positive things as a result of entering this shared experience?
What's it doing for you?
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Date: 2009-11-06 02:41 am (UTC)It took me five (small) chapters, but I got my MC sent ahead into the future...and as the title says there is no turning back. The only ones that know that at present are the villain and me. I'm still short of the quota for five days, but not as far short as I was this morning. LOL! I'm gaining! I cut the deficit in half today. The government ought to hire me!
Where else but in daycare and at NaNo could people discuss imaginary beings with such compassion for one another?
I'm delighted that you came back to have a go at it again this year. This is my first year. I listened to others last year as they shared on their personal journals. I remember thinking at that time, "I wouldn't be able to write that many words for fiction." Yet, here I am. It's going to take at least that many words to tell this story. I'm just hoping I get them all up and out before Nov 30. I saw on the home page tonight we can get a free galley proof from one of the sponsors if we win. I'd like that.
Nanowrimo is the opposite of boredom and loneliness. It's a bit overwhelming and extremely friendly and loving. Gush!
October was a rough month for me, too. There's a lot to be said for hanging in there!
Congrats to you on last year. This year you will be a double winner!