Yep, I didn't write anything on day 8. I felt awful last night when I chose sleep over writing, but considering how sick I feel today after having a full night's sleep, I can only imagine how bad it could've been.
So, I'm 2071 words behind my goal. Can I make that up today, on day 9? Probably not. But if I can at least get my 2100 for the day today, I think I can make up the extra tomorrow. We'll see.
Friday, November 9, 2007
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Day 7 (2129 words)
A PDF of the novel thus far is available for download.
As I mentioned in my introduction to NaNoWriMo 2007, I started over on Day 7. I just didn't like the story or direction I'd started with on Day 4, and since I'd only produced 1600-ish words that day, I felt like I could afford to start anew.
I skipped writing the first chapter, instead starting with the second. Why? I was having trouble finding the right words for the opening scene, and I had a clearer picture of the second chapter in my head. So, I started there. I figure it'll be easy to go back and write the first chapter when I run into writer's block.
If you choose to read my work-in-progress, please bear in mind I haven't written in ages and I'm not trying to "write well" per say, I'm just trying to put to paper what's in my head.
As I mentioned in my introduction to NaNoWriMo 2007, I started over on Day 7. I just didn't like the story or direction I'd started with on Day 4, and since I'd only produced 1600-ish words that day, I felt like I could afford to start anew.
I skipped writing the first chapter, instead starting with the second. Why? I was having trouble finding the right words for the opening scene, and I had a clearer picture of the second chapter in my head. So, I started there. I figure it'll be easy to go back and write the first chapter when I run into writer's block.
If you choose to read my work-in-progress, please bear in mind I haven't written in ages and I'm not trying to "write well" per say, I'm just trying to put to paper what's in my head.
NaNoWriMo 2007
I first learned about NaNoWriMo, or the National Novel Writing Month, through a tweet (that is, a Twitter message). I checked it out and immediately fell in love with the idea of trying to bang out a novel (or the start of one) in 30 days. But I really worried I wouldn't have the time. And the truth is, I don't. But I decided to try it anyway.
And then I forgot to sign up. Luckily, NaNoWriMo lets you start late. So I started on the 3rd. But I didn't actually start writing until the 4th. And then I started over today on the 7th. So now, I have to write 2100 words per day to cross the finish line. That's not easy. Of course, if you know me, you know I always make thing harder than they need to be.
My novel is an adventure/low fantasy young adult sort of thing. I picture it as a cross between Huckleberry Finn and The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe (it's no coincidence my protagonist is named Jack). Of course, who knows if it will end as I now picture it. Of course, who knows if I'll even finish!
I'm going to post the chapters here as I finish them. Please bear in mind that I'm not editing. At all. Really. No spell check, no re-writing, not even any re-reading. The idea is to get the story out of the fire hose, and that is what I'm going to try to do. It's a different approach for me, but then again I've never gotten past the first chapter in any of my previous writing attempts.
Oh, and I'm starting with the second chapter. First chapters are hard to write, so I thought I'd to it later. If you are confused, sorry. I'll get around to the first chapter when I hit my first wall.
And then I forgot to sign up. Luckily, NaNoWriMo lets you start late. So I started on the 3rd. But I didn't actually start writing until the 4th. And then I started over today on the 7th. So now, I have to write 2100 words per day to cross the finish line. That's not easy. Of course, if you know me, you know I always make thing harder than they need to be.
My novel is an adventure/low fantasy young adult sort of thing. I picture it as a cross between Huckleberry Finn and The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe (it's no coincidence my protagonist is named Jack). Of course, who knows if it will end as I now picture it. Of course, who knows if I'll even finish!
I'm going to post the chapters here as I finish them. Please bear in mind that I'm not editing. At all. Really. No spell check, no re-writing, not even any re-reading. The idea is to get the story out of the fire hose, and that is what I'm going to try to do. It's a different approach for me, but then again I've never gotten past the first chapter in any of my previous writing attempts.
Oh, and I'm starting with the second chapter. First chapters are hard to write, so I thought I'd to it later. If you are confused, sorry. I'll get around to the first chapter when I hit my first wall.
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