Perfect Day
All I can say is NaNo was a total blast this year.
And that fun isn't just about success. It's also a lot about sharing a process with you fellow writers--struggling, failing, digging deeper, carrying on, making it work, facing the beast--and being a part of something bigger than myself that made it so fun.
I still have another 50k or so words to write to complete this year's NaNo MS, but I'm already thinking about next year--and all the fun I'm going to have in the interim, making this story shine, seeing how far I can push it.
I think it's totally appropriate that Thanksgiving comes in November, the same month as NaNo, because I am again reminded how thankful and grateful I am to be a part of this community of writers. Life is short, and sometimes we need to stop, take a look around, and realize how good things really are. This is one of those days.
So thanks to each one of you! It's no exaggeration to say I couldn't have done it alone, so let's celebrate this perfect day. Truly. :D
How was your NaNo experience this year? For those not doing NaNo, are you making progress on your own work?
24 bolts from the blue:
I wanna say that you've inspired me to try it next year. I'm grinding away at editing and thinking of a query letter... in stolen moments, predawn worry wart that I am, feeling guilty with my stolen moments. Thanks for the reminder that we have much to be thankful for.
This was my 3rd year of NaNo, and it just gets better every year! I've done some write-ins and made some great new friends too. Now I just need to keep the motivation going to complete my 1st draft.
Next year? I can't think about next year. I'll probably commit next year the same way I did this year: October 31 at 11:50pm.
It is a Perfect Day here in my corner of the world.
I am crazy in love with NaNo.Even though it made me crazy. I guess I like it there. Only 334 more days until we can start again. (Is that right?Math is not my strong suit.)
In the meantime, gotta finish this puppy up and get her published. I got 334days. I can do it. Right?
Loved, Loved, Loved NaNo This year, and even though I didn't officially join the NaNoWriMo Video songfest, I found myself unable to get the Queen song, "We are the Champions" out of my head yesterday. Way to Go NaNoWriMo Champions!!!
It sounds like I am going to have to prepare myself to participate next year. No hope this year. However, I can tell it is something that needs to be done. ;D
Hey there! Found your blog through Nicole's. :) I've never done NaNo -- for some reason, November has always ended up way too busy for me to even think about doing it -- but I really hope to participate next year!
Great blog you've got here!
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Yvonne--I'm so thrilled to have inspired you. Looking forward to sharing some good times, and good luck with that query letter.
Angeline--Yeah, finishing that first draft is still on my to do as well.
Joshua--Considering your late commitment this year, you did phenomenally. Go ahead. Admit it: you'll never be able to pass up this fun again! :D
Barbara--Yeah, a lot of days to get finished, but I think I'm gonna need them.
Tyrean--We ARE champions! And now I'm gonna have that song in my head too! :D
Wily--See you in 2012, my friend! You know you want to!
Shelley--Welcome, and thanks for the follow! NaNo really is a lot of fun, and worth the bother--but yeah, November is busy too.
White List--Thanks!
Thanks friends for stopping by. Stay groovy and have a great weekend!
Congrats on your NaNo success and the warm fuzzies it brought with it! Good luck with the spit shining! :)
I admit nothing!!! :o)
DL--Thanks, my friend. I actually like the spit-shining part the best!
Joshua--We have ways of making you talk... :D
I didn't participate in NaNo, but I'm always happy to see someone meet a goal. That is a great feeling :)
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Thanks Donna! It WAS great, but I still have plenty of work ahead of me--so I am girding myself! :D
Thanks for stopping in!
Yayyy! So glad to hear you enjoyed Nano!
I'm currently rewriting but I think I enjoyed the community etc more than the word count this year. Can't wait for next November!
Also - slightly irrelevant but I want blogger to know this is MIA :-/ My computer is having a funny turn and won't let me comment under my google account. Blahh.
Well done re NaNoWriMo. I have so many friends who participated and finished. So inspiring. Love this video - haven't seen it for ages. Thanks.
What a lovely Suess quote :)
Mia--Good luck with your rewrite. And yeah, I'm learning to relish the anticipation for each subsequent November.
Claire--Thanks! The video is one my old favs. I'm happy you enjoyed it.
Mohamed--It's seriously cool, right? The man was a genius...
Thanks friends for stopping in! :D
I quit half way through because I'm just not a fast drafter.
Still, now I can say I tried it. :-)
Congrats on the progress! I'm planning to dig into my novel-length projects next year.
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I didn't do NANO but followed all the blogs that did. Congratulations on getting a great start. I hope those 50K came easy as I'm posting this comment late in December. I look forward to reading an update.
Congratulations and Happy New Year!
Just checking to see if you were around. Hope you're having a great Christmas Season and looking forward to a fantastic New Year.
I finished the NaNo novel(even w/o your songs o' the day). 2012 will be a journey into the realm of 'slash and burn' and 'polish and spit shine'.
love the seuss quote. love most of his quotes!!
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