Just wanted to wish everyone who completed Nano a big congrats! And if you, like me, didn't, don't beat yourself up. You have more done than you did before and that's all that counts. Life sometimes does just get in the way.
Did you complete it? Is everyone now into editing? I am editing at the moment so let me know if you are too!
Showing posts with label Nano. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nano. Show all posts
Friday, 30 November 2012
Tuesday, 13 November 2012
Na-Nomore + Focussing on one thing at a time
My quest for Nanowrimo has hit a snag.
I received really useful crit on my MS and that has been distracting me. The MS is calling my name. Imagine it in a closed drawer, shouting at me. Though in reality it's 0s and 1s saved on a hard drive, being in a drawer feels more visual. The corners of the pages lift up and form a mouth, in my head.
I thought I could focus on both - at least, to let the MS sit, while I drafted anew. I have had two ideas going for a while - planning and roughing out bits of one while drafting the other. It's been good. Work on one while the other sits. I've found it helpful.
However, now I'm at editing stage, I can't do it. I can't now draft the other. Though I should let MS 1 sit while I draft MS 2, probably, so I can return to it fresh. Perhaps after this edit, I will feel more able to set it aside. Maybe I need to set it aside and just read others' work, not try to draft anything new.
Either way, I am not going to finish Nano, but I don't feel bad about it. You spend the time doing what's most useful. If my brain can't finish MS 2, I won't force it.
I ask you: can you focus on two MS at once? Let one rest while you draft another? How do you spend the time while you let an MS rest?
How is your Nano going?
I received really useful crit on my MS and that has been distracting me. The MS is calling my name. Imagine it in a closed drawer, shouting at me. Though in reality it's 0s and 1s saved on a hard drive, being in a drawer feels more visual. The corners of the pages lift up and form a mouth, in my head.
I thought I could focus on both - at least, to let the MS sit, while I drafted anew. I have had two ideas going for a while - planning and roughing out bits of one while drafting the other. It's been good. Work on one while the other sits. I've found it helpful.
However, now I'm at editing stage, I can't do it. I can't now draft the other. Though I should let MS 1 sit while I draft MS 2, probably, so I can return to it fresh. Perhaps after this edit, I will feel more able to set it aside. Maybe I need to set it aside and just read others' work, not try to draft anything new.
Either way, I am not going to finish Nano, but I don't feel bad about it. You spend the time doing what's most useful. If my brain can't finish MS 2, I won't force it.
I ask you: can you focus on two MS at once? Let one rest while you draft another? How do you spend the time while you let an MS rest?
How is your Nano going?
Tuesday, 23 October 2012
Nano: Buddy up and Encouragement?
I have signed up for Nano! Are you? Anyone done it before and have any tips?
If you are Nanoing please tell me your name on the site so we can 'buddy up'. I am Viklit there. Just sorting out my profile etc. I am going to use this to get up to date with current projects I hope.
Does the blogosphere go quiet as everyone Nanos?
Anyone have any encouragement for us all? Nervous?
Let's encourage each other in the comments and if successful/people want I could put another post up during Nano for keeping us going encouragement purposes.
Does 'nano' make anyone else think of Mork and Mindy? Nanu Nanu everyone :)
If you are Nanoing please tell me your name on the site so we can 'buddy up'. I am Viklit there. Just sorting out my profile etc. I am going to use this to get up to date with current projects I hope.
Does the blogosphere go quiet as everyone Nanos?
Anyone have any encouragement for us all? Nervous?
Let's encourage each other in the comments and if successful/people want I could put another post up during Nano for keeping us going encouragement purposes.
Does 'nano' make anyone else think of Mork and Mindy? Nanu Nanu everyone :)
Friday, 12 October 2012
Who's Doing Nanowrimo? Should I?
Who is doing Nanowrimo?
I am trying to decide whether to sign up. I Fast Drafted big chunks of two ideas lately (I talk about Fast Draft here) and would love to use Nano to get one finished (I have 30-40k left) and play about with a Middle Grade idea I have.
However, that took a lot out of me and I am not sure I could keep up the pace for November.
Thoughts anyone?
I don't want to be dispirited by not finishing but I guess I could have a push then have December not writing and just critiquing for people. Hmm.
Also thank you to anyone who has signed up for Tara and my 'I'm Thankful to my Readers Bloghop'. Even if you are Nanoing, it wouldn't take up much time to join in ;)
I am trying to decide whether to sign up. I Fast Drafted big chunks of two ideas lately (I talk about Fast Draft here) and would love to use Nano to get one finished (I have 30-40k left) and play about with a Middle Grade idea I have.
However, that took a lot out of me and I am not sure I could keep up the pace for November.
Thoughts anyone?
I don't want to be dispirited by not finishing but I guess I could have a push then have December not writing and just critiquing for people. Hmm.
Also thank you to anyone who has signed up for Tara and my 'I'm Thankful to my Readers Bloghop'. Even if you are Nanoing, it wouldn't take up much time to join in ;)
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