meteordust: (NaNoWriMo 2004)
meteordust ([personal profile] meteordust) wrote2004-10-25 11:55 pm
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NaNoWriMo 2004

One week from now, it begins.

National Novel Writing Month is an annual event of epic proportions and heroic ambition. Now in its sixth year, it draws tens of thousands of participants from around the world, all eager to embrace the challenge of writing a 50,000 word novel in 30 days.

The first year I did NaNo, I burned out halfway through, but it was still an amazing experience and I swore I would be back. The second year, I kept my oath and signed up as soon as registrations opened. I also learned from my mistakes of the previous year, developed new strategies, and made it across that finishing line.

And now, with November looming up once again, I'm getting ready to embark on my third NaNo adventure. I've been psyched about it for weeks now, making plans and outlines and notes, reading up on various texts, and haunting the official forums.

This past week hasn't been too kind to plans or peace of heart, and the next few weeks aren't going to be easy. All the same, when November rolls around, I can't imagine not being there, part of this great creative effort, this vast and inspiring community labouring towards a shared goal. Within those 30 days, something magic happens, and I want to be there for it.

[identity profile] zero-sum.livejournal.com 2004-10-25 03:37 pm (UTC)(link)
ganbatte ne! we're right behind you!

[identity profile] meteordust.livejournal.com 2004-10-27 06:49 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks! Your support is appreciated!

[identity profile] leenabeans.livejournal.com 2004-10-25 04:32 pm (UTC)(link)
lots of luck! :D

[identity profile] meteordust.livejournal.com 2004-10-27 07:30 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks - I'll need it, especially with tying up all those loose ends on RO as well!

[identity profile] girliejones.livejournal.com 2004-10-25 08:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Good luck. I wish I could do it but since I can't, I've constructed a similarly challenging task and will be with you all the way.

[identity profile] meteordust.livejournal.com 2004-10-27 09:18 am (UTC)(link)
I saw the entry on your LJ before - best of luck with your paper! I'll be cheering you on too!

[identity profile] xfire.livejournal.com 2004-10-26 03:07 am (UTC)(link)
Good luck Meteor!

[identity profile] meteordust.livejournal.com 2004-10-27 09:32 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks for your good wishes!

[identity profile] hopexd.livejournal.com 2004-10-27 12:05 am (UTC)(link)
All the best! =D

[identity profile] meteordust.livejournal.com 2004-10-27 10:01 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks! I guess I should try to complete certain *coughcough* unfinished works in the meantime...

[identity profile] stikmancomics.livejournal.com 2004-10-27 02:28 am (UTC)(link)
rawr, good luck!

[identity profile] meteordust.livejournal.com 2004-10-27 10:01 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks, dude!

[identity profile] sentxd.livejournal.com 2004-10-27 04:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Good luck ^^;
Things haven't been easy the last couple of weeks.

[identity profile] meteordust.livejournal.com 2004-10-30 06:29 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks. I guess it hasn't been easy, but we'll get through it somehow.