Any NaNoWriMo participants this year?

Das Kitty

Target reached too. Going to take a break for the rest of the night, writing about insomnia is making me tired.

Hrududu

Target almost reached. 1600. I'm finding it hard to turn off my inner editor.

wavehopper1

FudgeBrace wrote: »

When it says local time, does that mean whatever time in your own country?

Yes, current time in your own country.

Good luck all.

Arlecchina

One benefit of living so bloody far away from Dublin: commuting time is now writing time. I just have to get over my inate horror of people looking over my shoulder and reading the gibberish on my netbook screen.

Das Kitty

Arlecchina wrote: »

One benefit of living so bloody far away from Dublin: commuting time is now writing time. I just have to get over my inate horror of people looking over my shoulder and reading the gibberish on my netbook screen.

You can get little privacy screens that sit on top of your monitor. Great inventions!

I hate anyone looking at my screen if I'm writing. My fingers just stop.

Arlecchina

Das Kitty wrote: »

You can get little privacy screens that sit on top of your monitor. Great inventions!

I was imagining wee wings that fold out like the barn doors on studio lights, but the reality is far cooler. Thanks so much! Off to order one right now...

Das Kitty

Arlecchina wrote: »

I was imagining wee wings that fold out like the barn doors on studio lights, but the reality is far cooler. Thanks so much! Off to order one right now...

another option:

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OVJj4UaLbrk/SBAYB6aGrwI/AAAAAAAAAsM/0HM1m7cwNN0/s400/lap+top+privacy+sweater.jpg

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I wrote 936 words completely wasted last night. Editing will be hilarious.

hcass

So if I put my story into the word count verifier does that mean everyone sees my story?
Also finding it VERY difficult to turn off my inner editor - I always edit as I go along so this is killing me.

Arlecchina

Das Kitty wrote: »

another option:

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OVJj4UaLbrk/SBAYB6aGrwI/AAAAAAAAAsM/0HM1m7cwNN0/s400/lap+top+privacy+sweater.jpg

Ha! Privacy, plus the added bonus of snuggly warmth. Mmm.

hcass wrote: »

So if I put my story into the word count verifier does that mean everyone sees my story?

No, the tool is just for verification purposes. Your text is never posted to the site unless you actually add an excerpt to your profile page. There's some info in the FAQ about obfuscating your text before you use the verification tool if you're worried about it. I usually just update my wordcount manually and then verify the whole thing towards the end.

Turtwig

hcass wrote: »

So if I put my story into the word count verifier does that mean everyone sees my story?
Also finding it VERY difficult to turn off my inner editor - I always edit as I go along so this is killing me.

I has the same problem with editing. Oops forgot a comma there, oh that should be they, that word there is unnecessary. *Half hour later.* I just cut my word count by 200. Oh jeez.:(

Das Kitty

Jernal wrote: »

I has the same problem with editing. Oops forgot a comma there, oh that should be they, that word there is unnecessary. *Half hour later.* I just cut my word count by 200. Oh jeez.:(

I've only being allowing myself to edit if it ups the wordcount. Like if I want to make a motive clearer.

I normally look for neater ways to say things, but this time I'm letting all the words onto the page. Hoping after I'm done I'll be able to look at it with fresh eyes and tidy it up.

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Can I ask what you guys are writing about?

Mine is more future tense than anything else
but I will be turning my box stories from the flashfic into a proper novel, in theory

Turtwig

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Can I ask what you guys are writing about?

Still trying to iron out the details but I think it's currently like this.

Two separate projects.:D
One about three (or four?) people who's live will intertwine in a university like environment in ways that will conflict their traditional cultural beliefs and personal prejudices. Basically the idea is to start the characters at one point and transform both their mental attitudes and perspectives via a series of events. I'd be lying if I didn't say I was probably stealing the idea a bit from the Poisonwood Bible. Similar kind of idea.

The second is about Emergence in relation to biology, thermodynamics and the organisation of life. Hopefully this will eventually come under the category of 'Non fiction'.:p That's technically not a novel but it's still fun nonetheless which is basically what my ultimate goal for this month is going to be.

Das Kitty

Mine's about a dude who's an insomniac who suffers from hallucinations. But they're not just hallucinations...

And then some stuff happens
And then some other stuff happens

He also meets a woman on an internet chat forum for insomniacs

And then some more things happen

Arlecchina

Das Kitty wrote: »

Mine's about a dude who's an insomniac who suffers from hallucinations. But they're not just hallucinations...

Colour me totally intrigued!

I'm cheating this year (shhh) and writing a series of mildly interconnected short stories — pretty much all speculative/weird.

--Kaiser--

Mine is about someone who's wondering how he could possibly write 50,000 words in a month

Turtwig

--Kaiser-- wrote: »

Mine is about someone who's wondering how he could possibly write 50,000 words in a month

Just make it word for word stream of consciousness and you'll have 500,000 words telling the story of obtaining 50,000.

--Kaiser--

Jernal wrote: »

Just make it word for word stream of consciousness and you'll have 500,000 words telling the story of obtaining 50,000.

I know, it's genius. A meta novel. Nobody steal my idea!

wavehopper1

--Kaiser-- wrote: »

I know, it's genius. A meta novel. Nobody steal my idea!

Would you object to fanfiction based on your theme? I may have to add a "dungeon of torture", to make it...you know...commercial.

Blush_01

Just decided I'm going to attempt this.

Given the fact I've recently lost my job, I have more of a shot, I think.

First sentence written - a whole 11 words. W00t!

Blush_01

Blush_01 wrote: »

First sentence written - a whole 11 words. W00t!

Ditto. That's hard work. I need a break now.

Das Kitty

bluewolf wrote: »

Ditto. That's hard work. I need a break now.

Go on ya good thing!

Bluewolf's Box, A Novel.

Das Kitty

Das Kitty wrote: »

Go on ya good thing!

Bluewolf's Box, A Novel.

An illustrated novel.

I can't believe it's been a year and a half already since I wrote the short stories of it.

I have a plan of where I want to go and and overall plot outline, and am totally stuck on details. have an intro paragraph, but no idea where to start on the main story. Should have done way more notes :rolleyes:

Das Kitty

Write a bit you know how to write and come back to the start.

Turtwig

Ugh still have 1,000 words to go and I'm drawing a complete black. I think I'm going to write the ending now and come back to the start later.

dory

I'm in this year!
Slightly cheating in that I started it in September, but only wrote once. So that one sitting has me at 898 words and I'm going at it again from tonight.
Also, my story is non-fiction, but a story non the less. I just need the group motivation!

Good luck everyone!

Turtwig

*Hai fives for the non fiction.*

dory

Jernal wrote: »

*Hai fives for the non fiction.*

Thanks. I'm also writing it in my second language (Irish) so I would hope that would make up for my non having to think of a plot/characters...

Das Kitty

How did everyone get on over the weekend?

I got a stupid amount written yesterday. Finally getting into the meat of the plot and the words are flowing more easily. I'm about a day's worth of words ahead of target, which will be useful this coming weekend when I won't be able to write at all.

I wonder will I hit the 50k? I had no intention of even trying to make it, but now...

My notes are coming along nicely. Have the world nearly set up. Need to hammer out more stuff. Shoulda done this last month but sure there we go. If I even get a tiny fraction of the word count done this month it'll be well on the way.

That's awesome you're ahead of target, good going o/

pickarooney

I've about 100 non-consecutive words written for my NoNotNaNoWriMo project.

Turtwig

Hit overdrive during the weekend. Almost half way to half way there.
Things I learned so far :
I cannot describe how food tastes so don't even try.
Having a character with hearing difficulties certainly helps increase your word count.
If my plot makes more sense than the movie 2012 I'll be happy.
I'm not sure whether my intention is to produce a decent novel or just break that word count target for the sake of breaking a word count target.
Having a detailed organised structure and plan would definitely help.
This is fun.

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I'm slacking badly. I have just over 1000 words done and I'm thinking of scrapping it all in favour of some fiction. I'll try to figure out the full story today and get cracking after work.

FudgeBrace

I'm beginning to lose faith in my story I have about 6000 words too. Maximum sadness

Antilles

Saw a NaNo'er in Accents in Dublin today. made me feel briefly guilty for not taking part this year!

alfa beta

Jernal wrote: »

Having a character with hearing difficulties certainly helps increase your word count.

genius

Das Kitty

Squeaked inside the word-count last night (literally at a minute to midnight).

My new drawing tablet arrived yesterday and I spent a couple of hours drawing things. But I was good and packed it all up and have put it away until December 1st.

Really enjoying writing like this though. The novel seemed like such a mountain before and now it doesn't. I've been jotting down things to come back to when it's editing time.

tigerblob

I'm doing it this year! Straight away, I'm behind on my word count (4432), but I'm writing steadily and starting to catch up too! I really think I'm gonna do it this year. I've tried twice before but just didn't have the organisation required. This year, I have all my characters sketched and my plot is planned. It's going great Love NaNoWriMo!

Clockwork Owl

I'm seriously behind already, languishing at 4300 words. Oops. I didn't realise that my inner editor would be quite so difficult to evict for the month, both for writing quality and the plot holes I hoped I'd be able to casually work through / around on the fly.

Das Kitty

I'm the same with regard to plot-holes, crappy sentences.

I have a side document for noting things to come back to. Just the plot points though, otherwise it would be as long as the novel.

Last night was tough. I was too tired to be writing. I really wanted to get a lot written yesterday and today so I could relax at the weekend. It might be time to give up on the 50k!

Turtwig

Accomplished a whopping 24 words last night.

Champions League and US Election.
*Shakes fist*

tigerblob

Clockwork Owl wrote: »

I didn't realise that my inner editor would be quite so difficult to evict for the month, both for writing quality and the plot holes I hoped I'd be able to casually work through / around on the fly.

This. How the Hell are you supposed to not use backspace for a whole month? It's completely impossible. I cannot ignore typos, let alone plot-holes.

Is anybody else avoiding hyphens and contractions (like don't) to bulk out their word count, since the validator counts spaces and not words?

Hrududu

A week in already, jebus. I feel a bit conflicted over turning off the urge to edit. On the one hand I'm cranking out the words and I'm on target to hit the 50k. On the other hand I know what I've written isn't as good as it could be if I spent more time tinkering with it. I know that's the idea. But I think going back to edit 50k might be too daunting. If there is too much to tweak and fix I might not bother.

Still, getting there, and enjoying it so we'll see what happens come December.

Arlecchina

I'm totally floundering on just over 7,000 words. My cunning plan of writing a series of short stories turns out to be ... not such a cunning plan after all. I finished the first story, and my brain, lazy with catharsis, just wanted to switch off. Tsk, self.

Still, onwards!

Busy last 2 nights so no chance of looking at this but will get back to it asap.

Turtwig

240 words so far this evening. That's good. I'm getting back on the locomotive again and it's slowly gathering momentum. Slooooooooooooooooowlyyy.