NaNoWriMo

I think I may have made a mistake. Yesterday, in the ecstasy of typing on my new keyboard and getting back to blogging, I also happened to sign myself for National Novel Writing Month. The purpose of this annual event, sponsored by The Office of Letters and Light, is to give everyday people the motivation, tips, and pressure it takes to sit down and write a novel-all on a 30 day deadline. People from all over the world participate, and there’s a kids version as well.

It sounds cool and is a great way to network with other writers in your community, but where in the world am I going to find the time to write a 50,000 word book?! If you finish the entire thing within the month of November-no head starts, either!-you get a certificate, web-badge, and after verification of your work, you are put on the “winner’s wall” of the official writing month website. Some winners have even been published. 

Various activities are planned in each community by a liaison; events may include all night “write-ins”, meetings to discuss plot development, and coffee shop dates to escape the dark and isolating cave that the writer’s office so often becomes. I doubt that I’ll make any of these activities, but who knows-with a little focus maybe I can finish my first novel. I already know the basic premise of the plot I want to write, so with a little more tweaking I can definitely have a solid foundation to build on come November 1st. 

Feel like supporting the cause? There’s a link to donate on www.NaNoWriMo.org. All profits go to support the non-profit foundation that puts on the program and pays for things like staffing and kid’s writing camps. Who knows, while you’re there maybe you’ll feel inspired to sign up and commit to this crazy contest. If you do, my username is kgerner….find and buddy me! There’s nothing to lose, save a month of sleep.

Also, you may support my personal NaNoWriMo cause by sending me copious amounts of sunflower seeds, Advil, and wine.

T-26 days until National Novel Writing Month!

lovelove.
kembra