Comments | zencadet: A novel approach to novels

zencadet

A novel approach to novels

Oct 17, 2008 14:55

I have been considering attempting to partake in this NaNoWriMo business this year, although knowing how quickly a month passes with all the stuff I'm usually trying to cram into my time I have an uncanny feeling that it won't manifest much more than starting to work on something. The problem is that unless I take the time to plan and ponder the ( Read more... )

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Well, there's yer problem.... merseine October 17 2008, 15:47:42 UTC

makes me doubt that I am capable of writing a (half-way decent) novel in just four short weeksAs a 2nd time participant (and yes, I put 50K words on the page in 30 days in my previous attempt) let me say that your approach is not where Nanowrimo shines. Nanowrimo is about getting off your butt, getting words on a page, and NOT worrying about quality ( ... )

Re: Well, there's yer problem.... zencadet October 20 2008, 17:56:39 UTC

I do agree with you on the principle and spirit of NaNoWriMo. I understand that much, and your advice is welcomed but I feel you've missed a little of what I'm getting at ( ... )

Re: Well, there's yer problem.... merseine October 20 2008, 18:56:37 UTC

Makes total sense - thank you for clarifying.

I don't know what I'll do if I write myself into a box. Watch my blog over the next month and we'll both see what happens.

Peace!

picks_at_flies October 17 2008, 22:35:25 UTC

*sigh* I can barely write 2000 words in 6 months. I suffer from some of the same problems as Nimrod - I actually want to write good stuff - but additionally lacking 90% of the motivation. I'll stick to designing games that I never have time to prepare for playtesting.