National Novel Writing Month

Daki · Post by **Daki** » Thu Oct 07, 2004 5:30 pm

November will be the start of National Novel Writing Month. The summary is that starting November 1st, you have 30 days to write a 50,000 word novel. Doesn't have to be good, or edited, or anything. I'll be doing it for a story I've had in my head for too long now. Wanted to share in case anyone else was interested.

Ancient History · Post by **Ancient History** » Thu Oct 07, 2004 7:06 pm

Shit, I've already got 20k+ on the one I want to finish. Might be a good excuse.

sinsual · Post by **sinsual** » Wed Oct 13, 2004 2:53 am

AS I put in my LJ Daki I am thinking it would be a good exercise for me as well.

AH, you can't use an existing written story. You have to start from scratch. Otulines and such can be used. Granted its more of an honor system deal but I think the exercise is better if you do start from scratch to see if you can go the full 50K from a blank sheet.

Kwyndig · Post by **Kwyndig** » Fri Oct 29, 2004 6:17 pm

Well, I signed up, and I'm taking a week off from my normal primary diversion (namely FFXI) starting midnight November 1st... If I can get at least 10k in that first week, I know I can carry it all the way to 50k. Might not be a finished novel at that point, but well, anything's better than nothing. So, let's see how far I can go, eh?

Anybody else thinking of taking the challenge?