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~ Wednesday, January 6 ~
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And my novel!!!

Whoop de doo. I wrote 50,000 words in November. Now what?

Don’t get me wrong. I am so proud of my feat. I can’t believe I did it! But I haven’t looked at my story once since I crossed the finish line. And that saddens me. I didn’t write 50,000 words for the sake of writing 50,000 words. I was writing a story, and I want to finish that story. Granted, once I finish, I merely plan to get a copy printed for myself so I can hide it under my pillow, but it will be a finished copy bygolly!

So, now I need to find motivation. Maybe I can plot the final part of the book. Maybe I should just type until inspired. Maybe I need to set aside specific time every day that is “novel writing time.” I don’t know. I do know that if I don’t finish this I will be very disappointed in myself.

Also, once finished, I can use the accomplishment as a motivator for Joshua. I, the not-writer, finished a book. Now you, the faboo-writer, should be able to do the same. I am excited about the prospect of completing a book, but to see Joshua’s words published would send me over the moon.

So have at it, self. Get thee to a computer and finish that book! I do not want to have to use NaNoWriMo 2010 to finish it. I’m not even certain I have 50,000 more words to go. My goal for a first draft is 4/1/2010. That will give me three months to edit in order to meet the 7/1/2010 deadline for sending a draft to the printers (for free!). Doesn’t that sound divine? A free printed copy? Oooooh.

Now go for it. No excuses. Make it work. Git ‘er done. Ready, set, go!

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~ Wednesday, November 4 ~
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Thank you, John! My brother-in-law, John, emailed Joshua an encouragement every day (except one…oops) in October to build his confidence (and often make him laugh) as he prepared for NaNoWriMo. Then at the end of the month, John made three wordles (including this one) that incorporated all the words from those emails.  It’s pretty awesome. Joshua and I made prints of this particular wordle so that we could hang one in the house and Joshua could bring one to work. John’s been so encouraging that his dedication toward cheering us on provides more motivation than our personal ambition when it comes to striving for NaNoWriMo success. What can I say? We are easily influenced by guilt and others’ opinion of us.

Thank you, John!

My brother-in-law, John, emailed Joshua an encouragement every day (except one…oops) in October to build his confidence (and often make him laugh) as he prepared for NaNoWriMo. Then at the end of the month, John made three wordles (including this one) that incorporated all the words from those emails.  It’s pretty awesome.
Joshua and I made prints of this particular wordle so that we could hang one in the house and Joshua could bring one to work. John’s been so encouraging that his dedication toward cheering us on provides more motivation than our personal ambition when it comes to striving for NaNoWriMo success.
What can I say? We are easily influenced by guilt and others’ opinion of us.
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~ Wednesday, October 21 ~
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Getting ready…

“Dear sunam, Well, you did it. You’ve gone and pledged your November to the pursuit of the month-long novel. Whether this is your first or eleventh NaNoWriMo, we’re thrilled to have you writing with us.”

That’s right.  I officially signed up for NaNoWriMo today. I’m a little anxious about it, but I think it will be a fun thing for Joshua and I to do together. One concern I have is that I already started the book a few years ago. It’s pretty rough, but I want to continue with the story. I wonder: would be easier to start from scratch? Should I simply continue from where I left off? How much groundwork/outlining should I complete before the 1st?

I would also like to make myself a chick lit music playlist. (Who didn’t realize I would attempt a chick lit novel?) I’m not sure what songs/artists to pick from. Any suggestions? Something light and fun?

I also have to organize my time well once November hits, because I have already signed on to a few activities that will eat into my writing time. If I plan well, however, I do not think it will be an issue.  Of course, there are these little, adorable people who do not care much for my planning. It’s going to be a fun, fun, FUN adventure!!

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