MandyPimp My WriMo
October 15th 2008 23:21
Yes folks, it's that time of year again! NaNoWriMo time! Or, for the uninitiated, National Novel Writing Month time! Clicky clicky for the link.
By the way, I spent a long time debating over the title of this post- it was originally called "Alright Stop... It's Nano Time" but when I hit upon "Pimp My Wrimo" a smile of manic glee crossed my face. What can I say, I love a good pun.
Anyways, NaNoWrimo is a worldwide writing contest starting November 1st and ending November 31st. The Wrimo (that's the writer) has thirty days to punch out a 50,000 word novel.
WAIT, WHAT?
Don't panic! With some canny time management, heaps of encouragement and caffeinated drinks galore, you too can master the ancient art of Nano (as we in the biz call it)! It's oodles of fun, knowing that more than 100,000 people the world over are struggling with plot, character and spelling just as much as you are. The forums (my inner perfectionist insists I mention that they should be known as 'fora') are always hopping with activity and you can even find writing 'buddies' to read your work and prop you up when you start to sag.
Now, 50,000 words may seem a gulp-worthy amount of writing, but we Wrimos have it reduced to a single equation- just 1667 words per day and you'll cross the line, no sweat. Haha, listen to me shoot my mouth off. In 2007, my first attempt, I crashed and burned at just over 16K. But you know what, it doesn't matter. Any words are better than none, in my book. SEE WHAT I DID THERE? DO YOU? Puns galore in this post!
"So what?" You might say. "What do I win if I churn out 50,000 words, and nearly killing my spirit in the process?" Well, it's like your mum used to tell you, when you asked what your reward was for cleaning your room- satisfaction of a job well done, peace of mind, pride in yourself, blah blah etc. But the bragging rights make it all worth it, baby.
Also, no-one expects the next Pulitzer or Miles Franklin prize winner. You are free to cheat and pad your novel with as much worthless filler as you like. This means nothing is off limits in the pursuit of a high word count- song lyrics, chaarcters with absurdly long names and titles, even breaking the fourth wall is encouraged from time to time. Your novel can be as silly or as serious as you like.
So come along and sign up before November 1st! Anyone want to add me as a writing buddy, I'm angelus241 on the boards. Clicky clicky for linky linky.
By the way, I spent a long time debating over the title of this post- it was originally called "Alright Stop... It's Nano Time" but when I hit upon "Pimp My Wrimo" a smile of manic glee crossed my face. What can I say, I love a good pun.
Anyways, NaNoWrimo is a worldwide writing contest starting November 1st and ending November 31st. The Wrimo (that's the writer) has thirty days to punch out a 50,000 word novel.
WAIT, WHAT?
Don't panic! With some canny time management, heaps of encouragement and caffeinated drinks galore, you too can master the ancient art of Nano (as we in the biz call it)! It's oodles of fun, knowing that more than 100,000 people the world over are struggling with plot, character and spelling just as much as you are. The forums (my inner perfectionist insists I mention that they should be known as 'fora') are always hopping with activity and you can even find writing 'buddies' to read your work and prop you up when you start to sag.
Now, 50,000 words may seem a gulp-worthy amount of writing, but we Wrimos have it reduced to a single equation- just 1667 words per day and you'll cross the line, no sweat. Haha, listen to me shoot my mouth off. In 2007, my first attempt, I crashed and burned at just over 16K. But you know what, it doesn't matter. Any words are better than none, in my book. SEE WHAT I DID THERE? DO YOU? Puns galore in this post!
"So what?" You might say. "What do I win if I churn out 50,000 words, and nearly killing my spirit in the process?" Well, it's like your mum used to tell you, when you asked what your reward was for cleaning your room- satisfaction of a job well done, peace of mind, pride in yourself, blah blah etc. But the bragging rights make it all worth it, baby.
Also, no-one expects the next Pulitzer or Miles Franklin prize winner. You are free to cheat and pad your novel with as much worthless filler as you like. This means nothing is off limits in the pursuit of a high word count- song lyrics, chaarcters with absurdly long names and titles, even breaking the fourth wall is encouraged from time to time. Your novel can be as silly or as serious as you like.
So come along and sign up before November 1st! Anyone want to add me as a writing buddy, I'm angelus241 on the boards. Clicky clicky for linky linky.
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