Good luck to all November writers
Well, it’s November 1, which means National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) and National Blog Posting Month (NaBloPoMo) have begun.
If you’ve somehow missed all the recent hype, here’s a summary of the two challenges.
NaNoWriMo
In NaNoWriMo, participants attempt to write a 50,000 word novel during November. The focus is on quantity over quality (there’s always National Novel Editing Month next year), and the frantic writers can seek support and inspiration from local groups, or the official NaNoWriMo forums and podcast. If you’re taking up the challenge, you might want to check out my earlier post, Five must-have resources for NaNoWriMo.
NaBloPoMo
Participants in NaBloPoMo are attempting to write a blog post every day in November. Again, if you need support, there are forums and groups that you can join. Those who manage the entry-a-day, are entered in the draw for a range of prizes.
Your thoughts
Are you participating in NaNoWriMo or NaBloPoMo this year? If so, are you working to a particular theme or idea, or are you going to make it up as you go along?
I have my central idea and characters and about half to two thirds of the plotting figured out. The second half and the ending are a mystery to me!
This may mean I’m a bit slower in the second half so I’m trying to get ahead now to give me plenty of time.
Good luck Caitlin - I’m wishing you lots of words, and hope that one day I’ll be able to read what you’ve written