BWFoster78
Myth Weaver
The date is getting kind of close, and there doesn't seem to be any clear plans.
I've never participated before, and I'm not sure what's going on.
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The date is getting kind of close, and there doesn't seem to be any clear plans.
I've never participated before, and I'm not sure what's going on.
Nimue
Auror
It doesn't seem like there are cabins for November--that's a summer Camp NaNo thing, right? I'm not terribly interested in using a Facebook page or the NaNo site, considering this place is also a forum for writers... Why don't we simply use this thread for discussion/support/check-in? Unless other people have a strong preference for starting a Mythic-Scribes specific thread on the NaNo forums or something.
I've never done the full 50k, so the wordcount meters and badges and stuff don't matter much for me. My past records are 16k, 16k, 8k, and around 2k (also know as failure) last year. Not a heartening trend... But I'm going to swallow my pessimism and set my goal at 10k this year. Working on my WIP, Wildwitch.
I've never done the full 50k, so the wordcount meters and badges and stuff don't matter much for me. My past records are 16k, 16k, 8k, and around 2k (also know as failure) last year. Not a heartening trend... But I'm going to swallow my pessimism and set my goal at 10k this year. Working on my WIP, Wildwitch.
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Chessie
Guest
There's no cabins in November NaNo (ninj'd by Nimue). In the past, we've used one of these threads or the Facebook page to check in with each other.
I've been in cabins. It's essentially a place where a conversation can be held. As others have pointed out, we can do that here. We can also use the private messaging features here to share WIPs and have private talks.
The Nano site does show word counts for everyone in the cabin, so that's good for gloating.
I suppose we could each agree to post, say twice a week, how many words we've done.
For myself, I don't need the structure. I've simply used the occasion of Nano to resolve to finish my second-pass editing on my novel, which really means writing a few scenes to completion, plus lots of copyediting. Word count won't be a very accurate indicator for me.
But I'm happy to cheer on my fellows, do some alpha reading, whatever, for the month.
The Nano site does show word counts for everyone in the cabin, so that's good for gloating.
I suppose we could each agree to post, say twice a week, how many words we've done. For myself, I don't need the structure. I've simply used the occasion of Nano to resolve to finish my second-pass editing on my novel, which really means writing a few scenes to completion, plus lots of copyediting. Word count won't be a very accurate indicator for me.
But I'm happy to cheer on my fellows, do some alpha reading, whatever, for the month.
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Chessie
Guest
Nimue, the way to get higher word counts (in general, not just nano) is to do sprints. If you're interested in increasing your output of words, try doing them. Also, meeting with your local nanowrimo group helps immensely, take it from this mountain gal that doesn't like to leave her cabin much.
What's a word sprint? Set a timer to 5 mins then write as fast as you can. No stopping, no peeing, no sneezing, answering of telephones, just straight writing. When the time is up, count your words. Take a 10 min break, then do it again. Maybe increase your time the next round. Keep doing this and you'll build the habit of not only sitting down to write without interruption, but it will help consistently increase your word count.
What's a word sprint? Set a timer to 5 mins then write as fast as you can. No stopping, no peeing, no sneezing, answering of telephones, just straight writing. When the time is up, count your words. Take a 10 min break, then do it again. Maybe increase your time the next round. Keep doing this and you'll build the habit of not only sitting down to write without interruption, but it will help consistently increase your word count.
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Addison
Auror
I thought cabins were for summer, or times outside of NaNoWriMo.
I forgot to mention my NaNo name, Psuedonym-none.
I hope I'll be able to start on time. I'm moving North fairly soon and there's a lot that needs to happen that should have happened sooner then the actual move up. Please powers above let me get it done on time!
I forgot to mention my NaNo name, Psuedonym-none.
I hope I'll be able to start on time. I'm moving North fairly soon and there's a lot that needs to happen that should have happened sooner then the actual move up. Please powers above let me get it done on time!
Nimue
Auror
I just don't think I do my best writing when I'm going quickly--my inner editor has to have at least some input, or she freaks the heck out. I'm not terribly interested in ramping up my wordcount, except as a basic indicator of progress. I want to get scenes done to my standard, and sometimes word count isn't the best indicator of that, especially when I slide into meandery flowery mode. I don't think I'll ever do the 50k month--not in my speed class by a long shot.
I have been timing myself occasionally, not necessarily to go quickly or track my words but just to remain focused for a given period of time. Half-hour increments are a little more helpful than 10 minutes or less.
Lunaairis
Sage
I signed up to do nano this year. I'm pretty excited to do it. It's time for me to push my writing out and stop holding back!
I am Lunaairis on their too.
I am Lunaairis on their too.
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Tom
Istar
I'm doing the pre-NaNo freakout, where I try to get all the tangled character motivations and revamped plot points in order. Nothing like trying to remember which storyline you dropped months ago when you've got a 1k+ daily word count on your mind!
Right now I'm writing little columns for each character that list where they'll be at in terms of character development at the end of the story. I should really stop wasting my sketchpads by writing notes in them, but for some reason I think better writing on a clear sheet of drawing paper than in a ruled notebook.
Right now I'm writing little columns for each character that list where they'll be at in terms of character development at the end of the story. I should really stop wasting my sketchpads by writing notes in them, but for some reason I think better writing on a clear sheet of drawing paper than in a ruled notebook.
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Chessie
Guest
Dude. Me, too. I woke up this morning thinking about plotting with this sick feeling in my stomach. I'm attempting to write 75k this month (3 novellas at 25k), which means I have 3 plots to start doing NAO. Btw Tom, may I recommend this book? It's straight to the point and simple. Good luck with your plotting.
4 DAYS!
Yeah, I'm freaking out, too. But it's also going to be so much fun!
Here's a little article the lovely Rachel Aaron published today.
Pretentious Title: Writing Wednesdays (Special NaNo Edition!): How to (Successfully) Write Every Day
Yeah, I'm freaking out, too.
But it's also going to be so much fun!Here's a little article the lovely Rachel Aaron published today.
Pretentious Title: Writing Wednesdays (Special NaNo Edition!): How to (Successfully) Write Every Day
Gryphos
Auror
I'm feeling pretty good. I got my plot planned, I got my characters sorted, I got sick ideas. I just don't know how on earth I'm going to manage writing an average of 1666 words every day. It'll be fun!
Lunaairis
Sage
My outline is done, characters are at the starting line. I just need to get the 1666 a day and I'll be set.
Finished the current round of edits on the WIP (yes, I need to write a prologue and a couple of short chapters, but that can wait a while.)
Tomorrow, I dust off 'Labyrinth: Seed' and start trying to formulate an outline from where I left off.
Figure I'll try this in terms of two or three timed 30 minute stints each night, plus a few minutes worth of quick editing after each stint. No serious editing until after the bell rings. I was (sometimes) pulling 1000+ words per hour with that technique on the last novella. Might have been faster if I were not such a slow typist.
Tomorrow, I dust off 'Labyrinth: Seed' and start trying to formulate an outline from where I left off.
Figure I'll try this in terms of two or three timed 30 minute stints each night, plus a few minutes worth of quick editing after each stint. No serious editing until after the bell rings. I was (sometimes) pulling 1000+ words per hour with that technique on the last novella. Might have been faster if I were not such a slow typist.
Today's the day! Who's already writing? I've got 4 hours, yet.
Still going over the outline, trying to correctly slot each of the amateur hour movie clips in my head. Doing this revealed several plot holes, which I've been resolving one by one. Big thing is, at this point I'm not sure if I have a 'conclusion' or a 'stopping point.'
6+ hours to midnight here, don't intend to start writing until tomorrow sometime.
6+ hours to midnight here, don't intend to start writing until tomorrow sometime.
Gryphos
Auror
It's only lunch time and I've gone above and beyond with 2864 words, otherwise known as the entire first chapter.
Fluffypoodel
Inkling
Just hit 2200! Shooting for 3200 but we'll see where the words take me.
A pep talk from Chuck Wendig.
It's Chuck, kiddos. There's swearing.
NaNoWriMo Pep Talk: The Perfect Machine Versus The Art Monster « terribleminds: chuck wendig
It's Chuck, kiddos. There's swearing.
NaNoWriMo Pep Talk: The Perfect Machine Versus The Art Monster « terribleminds: chuck wendig
