It’s November, which means it’s National Novel Writing Month, which means, if you choose to accept the challenge, you might write a 50,000 word novel over the course of the next 30 days. Last year I did it, which I’m still proud of (and have even dusted off the old first draft, finally, so that it just may see the light of day before this year is over!) This year there is no way I could do it. I’m just too busy. However, in the spirit of creativity, diligence, production, and self discipline (I’d venture to say those are the four spirits of National Novel Writing Month) I am still going to set a personal goal for myself regarding writing, the writing of my graphic novel to be specific. There are 30 days in the month, and by midnight of November 30th I would like to have the next two chapters finished in my story. At first I was going to say I would like to have the entire draft finished (which would only be an additional three or four chapters) but I don’t want to force the story, which has been unfolding thus far at it’s own pace.
This post is pretty dull, eh? I guess it’s mostly for my sake. Unless you’re really interested in my personal goals. In which case let me know and I’ll give you my current list! (But not really.)
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man, my goal for this month is to survive it. screw writing 50000 words… I just need to get my homework done on time!
I came to the same decision (minus the graphic novel). I didnt want to fully accept it until Novemeber finally arrived. December, once I have quit already, might be easier for me. But alas! December is no national writing month!
(a proof of how occupied i’ve been and so nanowrimo can understand me for not participating: I hadn’t seen any of your last posts!)
What do you know, Alex, December is the Easel Ain’t Easy sponsored Alex Writes Challenge! Do you accept it? (If yes, I’ll give you the details).
haha that’s almost mean, i was so proud of my excuses. We ll see how Nov-into-Dec treats me. Though I am sure about my quitting, I am not sure about my decisions of what I’d be doing next, and so, things should be crazy enough to have an excuse for the time being. I guess those undisclosed details are what sound interesting right now…