tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post2062718114441099725..comments2024-03-20T08:13:24.605+01:00Comments on Bingeing On Books: NaNoWriMo!! Cynthiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-79346031314830946532015-11-08T17:52:52.246+01:002015-11-08T17:52:52.246+01:00Thanks so much Lisa!Thanks so much Lisa!Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-6877895985160114622015-11-08T17:52:35.613+01:002015-11-08T17:52:35.613+01:00Thanks so much Vlora! I am realizing that I did no...Thanks so much Vlora! I am realizing that I did not flesh out my characters as well as I should have. Some of what I am writing is turning out to be more character development stuff that will probably be taken out later. It had been tough to turn off my inner editor, but it has also been kind of freeing. Out of 50,000 words, there will probably be 10,000 of them that will edit out later. Ha. But the important thing is that I am doing it!Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-4530493327999109022015-11-08T01:06:29.216+01:002015-11-08T01:06:29.216+01:00You are definitely prepared! Best of luck to you!!...You are definitely prepared! Best of luck to you!!!!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16505862180478890301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-21991902385731867742015-11-06T02:09:13.591+01:002015-11-06T02:09:13.591+01:00GO YOU! And kudos to you for writing offline, I fe...GO YOU! And kudos to you for writing offline, I feel too isolated when I do that, but obviously I get distracted by the internet all the time. I'm also trying to find that balance between outlining too little and outlining too much. I definitely should have plotted more, but I'm also horrible at plotting and like surprising myself. The greatest thing NaNo has done for me so far is to allow me to turn off my inner editor and just get the words down no matter how crappy they are. I mean they REALLY are, but whatevs, right? I still have trouble with it sometimes, but mainly it's been working out so far. The best of luck to you!Vlora @ Reviews and Cakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04350038851735949640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-34156998735108393652015-11-05T20:47:16.320+01:002015-11-05T20:47:16.320+01:00Thanks so much Trish! I am trying really hard. It ...Thanks so much Trish! I am trying really hard. It is debatable as to whether I can or not, but we will see. :) The book I am writing now is a YA contemporary.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-72639878595915791402015-11-05T08:43:38.996+01:002015-11-05T08:43:38.996+01:00Good luck Cynthia, you never know unless you try! ...Good luck Cynthia, you never know unless you try! I can't write but I'm jealous of those that can! And breaking down your book in to a word goal per day makes it sound more achievable but still ridiculously challenging to me! What genre are you writing in? Trish @ Between My Lineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08517849083417759188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-57262864329157719122015-11-03T21:10:18.295+01:002015-11-03T21:10:18.295+01:00Thank you so much Writing Pearls! Yes, I have a fe...Thank you so much Writing Pearls! Yes, I have a feeling this is indeed the crappiest draft ever created! But I am just trying to get the story finished. I will be doing PLENTY of editing later. PLENTY. HahaCynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-5724951658546840472015-11-03T21:08:44.332+01:002015-11-03T21:08:44.332+01:00Thanks Lily!Thanks Lily!Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-12907043662345290022015-11-03T21:08:24.077+01:002015-11-03T21:08:24.077+01:00Thanks so much Shay!! I am so excited. I am not su...Thanks so much Shay!! I am so excited. I am not sure how good my story is, but I am just trying to get it finished for now. I will be doing PLENTY of editing later, I am sure. And I added you as a buddy as well. :)Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-83037021193037967772015-11-03T02:07:38.102+01:002015-11-03T02:07:38.102+01:00I wish you all the luck! Nano is how I wrote my fi...I wish you all the luck! Nano is how I wrote my first book! You can do it! Sounds like you have the right plan. The best advice I got the first nano is be okay with writing the crappiest draft you can. It's good just to start. This is my third nano... though moving from nano to publishing is another story! Good Luck Again!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230345959827039757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-73366866462499533222015-11-03T01:33:31.581+01:002015-11-03T01:33:31.581+01:00good luck to you, sounds very exciting. I personal...good luck to you, sounds very exciting. I personally never done it but have friends in real have that have and really enjoy it and ton of blogger friends are doing it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11209774851625668155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-25196868042906718612015-11-02T22:33:15.188+01:002015-11-02T22:33:15.188+01:00I'm so excited, all my favorite bloggers are d...I'm so excited, all my favorite bloggers are doing NaNo this year! Congrats on your first year, it's always a good yet extremely stressful one. I actually only have half the month for writing this NaNo so we're in similar boats, Cynthia! You already have the best tips, especially about leaving yourself room in your outline (this coming from a notorious over outliner), but my tip would be to make sure to have fun! The best place is Twitter even if you're like me and just Tweet random coffee induced things. Oh and definitely with the chocolate, I think it's like impossible to win NaNo without it.... =D<br /><br />Also, you have an awesome husband, go him for encouraging you! Good luck, Cynthia! Now, to add you as a buddy (I'm still Nobody53 there by the way!).Shay(The Story Goes...)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01151431634999072166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-7220229363459308432015-11-02T20:41:45.782+01:002015-11-02T20:41:45.782+01:00Wow, that's awesome Laurel! I am so jealous. P...Wow, that's awesome Laurel! I am so jealous. Publishing is the ultimate goal, but right now, I am just trying to write. I haven't written regularly (besides the blog) in a very, very long time. With NaNoWriMo, it is a great way to form my habit.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-74970314155466571142015-11-02T20:39:53.077+01:002015-11-02T20:39:53.077+01:00Thanks so much Ramona! I can use all the good luck...Thanks so much Ramona! I can use all the good luck I can get. :)Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-68826985849340285442015-11-02T20:39:06.113+01:002015-11-02T20:39:06.113+01:00bornandread.com, thank you so much!! I am terrifie...bornandread.com, thank you so much!! I am terrified, but I know it is something I need to do. Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-3001163789351756622015-11-02T20:38:23.395+01:002015-11-02T20:38:23.395+01:00Thanks so much Joy!Thanks so much Joy!Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-50021123369845658242015-11-02T20:38:06.873+01:002015-11-02T20:38:06.873+01:00Thanks Grace! Thanks Grace! Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-59020195333517455292015-11-02T20:37:46.693+01:002015-11-02T20:37:46.693+01:00Thanks Dinara! I just added you as well. Good luck...Thanks Dinara! I just added you as well. Good luck!Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-15330457914119987452015-11-02T20:37:20.377+01:002015-11-02T20:37:20.377+01:00Thanks Davida! I hope you do participate next time...Thanks Davida! I hope you do participate next time. It is a great motivator. I really haven't written regularly (besides my blog) in a while. It's a great way to build my habit up.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-11638822384080392672015-11-02T20:36:25.344+01:002015-11-02T20:36:25.344+01:00Thanks Shannon! Yeah, my husband is pretty awesome...Thanks Shannon! Yeah, my husband is pretty awesome. I am glad I picked him. :) Not editing is SO HARD!! I have 4700 words now and 85% of it will need to be edited later. I just want to get the story down and then I can go back over it and add or take away as needed. Good luck to you too!Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-46792843177865630122015-11-02T18:55:03.193+01:002015-11-02T18:55:03.193+01:00Good luck! I did NaNoWriMo in 2010...I had alread...Good luck! I did NaNoWriMo in 2010...I had already written and published five books, but I wanted something new, fresh. So I did it!<br /><br />After NaNo, I kept working on it, via Round of Words in 80 Days, a writer's challenge...and sent it to Beta readers, etc.<br /><br />Published it on April 1, 2014.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Here is my <a href="http://rainysnowday.wordpress.com/2015/11/02/monday-ramblings-past-present-etc//" rel="nofollow"> MONDAY MUSINGS POST </a><br /><br />Laurel-Rain Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00101090217639410913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-80019275758703964402015-11-02T18:35:36.601+01:002015-11-02T18:35:36.601+01:00Best of luck, Cynthia! I haven't worked up the...Best of luck, Cynthia! I haven't worked up the courage to try this for myself, and I've got so much respect for everyone who does have the guts to go for it. I'm rooting for ya, girl :)Piecraft Bucharesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033299926919228774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-21448250627936236022015-11-02T14:49:58.059+01:002015-11-02T14:49:58.059+01:00Good luck!! I'm right there with you - it'...Good luck!! I'm right there with you - it's so scary when you actually commit to doing something that you feel like you should have done ages ago.<br />Can't wait to hear how you go!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-17007132962562364892015-11-02T12:49:19.940+01:002015-11-02T12:49:19.940+01:00Good luck, Cynthia. I know you'll conquer this...Good luck, Cynthia. I know you'll conquer this!Joy https://www.blogger.com/profile/08176549392514186645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-13588611532605371482015-11-02T12:44:17.938+01:002015-11-02T12:44:17.938+01:00Good luck! I am not a writer at all so I can't...Good luck! I am not a writer at all so I can't even imagine how hard it all is. But it is great you have support and a plan!Grace @ RebelMommyBookBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10129217535499024513noreply@blogger.com