NaNoWriMo in a bit over 2 weeks

[miriam_e]

I'm participating in NaNoWriMo again this year and I'm delighted to say that my juices have started flowing. Been mapping out my story today. I had two main story ideas. One was the no-conflict happy story and the other is a more conventional tale with some anguish and conflict. It looks like the second one is winning out. It will be easier to make it into a novel because of the more complex environment.

Still not sure if I can manage to do it this year because the medication I'm taking for this infection is still affecting my mind. But NaNoWriMo is all about the attempt. It is about challenging yourself and giving yourself an excuse to make the leap. And it is about the way that alters you. As they say on their FAQ:

"The act of sustained creation does bizarre, wonderful things to you. It changes the way you read. And changes, a little bit, your sense of self."

I can vouch for that.

My first novel on NaNoWriMo was not much good, but I feel it had some real gems scattered through it. I've been gradually rewriting it. I don't know if it will ever see the light of day though.

My next one began better and was building in a way I liked, but was cut short by what I felt were a few thoughtless and cruel comments. Looking back over it I think it could still become a good novel, and I do want to finish it one day. I regret stopping now.

I think I'm approaching this year's piece in a more logical way. Yes, it seems I'm learning. :)
This one won't be posted publicly. I will be making it available to a few friends though. If you want me to send you the address of where it will be posted, let me know. You'll get the equivalent of a short story a day for a month... if I can overcome my fuzzy brain.

Comments

[cranky--crocus.livejournal.com]

I would love to read your piece.

I wonder if I'll do NaNoWriMo this year. If I can knock off some of these stupid college applications! Ultimate sigh on senior year.

Coming up with the ideas isn't hard. I don't try to create masterpieces--it doesn't even have to have much a plot for me, I just love the writing. I really hope I have the time.

Kiwi

[miriam-e.livejournal.com]

I hope you have time too. You certainly have the right attitude (in my opinion). I wish I could just write for the writing's sake, but I'm too over-controlled... which is probably why I'm not a terribly good writer -- no spontaneity. Oh well, we are what we are. :)

I'd love for you to read mine... if you have time.

[cranky--crocus.livejournal.com]

Mm. I mean, I have pieces that I take more care with and strictly control. Otherwise, I let my muse take her own jolly, twisty-turny path. She hasn't sent me in a wrong direction yet, in my opinion. =).

I always find time for reading. If I need to, I'll print it out and read it during my free moments the way I do with books.

Kiwi

[miriam-e.livejournal.com]

I love it when that happens. It sometimes does when I'm writing and I really treasure those experiences. In my opinion those pieces are far better than the ones I carefully design, but I can't rely on them. They just seem to happen to me at random times. You are very lucky.

I'll post the address of the story here in a couple of weeks.

[cranky--crocus.livejournal.com]

Alright. =). I will wait patiently--I'm very excited.

Kiwi

[miriam-e.livejournal.com]

My first installment is online at:
http://miriam-english.org/stories/selena/index.html

Hope you get time to read it and that you enjoy it.

[cranky--crocus.livejournal.com]

I hope I get the time to read it, too. Last night I came down with a pretty ruddy sickness--it hit so quickly! Thankfully I didn't have school today, so I have a day to recover.

Not the most fabulous way to kick off NaNoWriMo though.

Kiwi

[miriam-e.livejournal.com]

Oh dear! You poor thing. I hope you get well quickly. Take it easy and rest. Stay away from the computer and take refuge in bed with a mug of warm milk and a good book... and a cuddly woman if you can. :)

[cranky--crocus.livejournal.com]

I usually write when I'm sick, so I may do that a little bit just because it's my habit and it soothes my sick mind.

Mug of warm milk and a good book. Oh, that does sound delightful.

It's too bad that I still have to do homework and things of that sort. Maybe I'll do that first and get it out of the way, then I can relax. Want to make sure I'm prepared for the first part of my term test in Human Anatomy and Physiology tomorrow.

(I certainly wish there was a cuddly woman I could take refuge in bed with!)

Kiwi