It is the end of November. Yes. It is already the end of November. I am still shocked by that.
I finished National Novel Writing Month (www.nanowrimo.org) this past Tuesday and I feel like I have nothing to do anymore (even though I have a long list of things I could be doing)
I am wondering where in the world my lovely November went, let alone where the rest of 2009 went.
So as I mentioned, I finished (wrote all 50 000 words) for NaNoWriMo! I have been doing my happy dance ever since I printed out my certificate on lovely glossy paper!
Since I have wrote two novels this year, I am only half complete with them. I am hoping to take two more weeks to finish them up as I really do love both stories.
So for those who have did National Novel Writing Month this year how did you do?
Did you win? If so, do you have a special something you're going to do to celebrate?
I promised myself another tattoo, which I am going to get sometimes in December. (I'll post pictures of it when I finally do get it)
For those who did not win, did you have fun anyways? Are you going to try again next year?
I am going to leave this post with another fun writers event for any writer to try in April. It is called Script Frenzy. It has been made by the creators of NaNoWriMo where you write an entire 100 page screenplay in a month. It is definitely a fun challenge to try. I urge all of you writers who are reading this to go to www.scriptfrenzy.org and find out more information about it.
For the month of December I am going to post about the progress of a new screenwriting project I am about to do with a friend, Kayla, who is in Film school. I am extremely excited about this as she is going to film my script for practice. Maybe I will put excerpts and I would love feedback from you all! Plus Christmas is coming sooner than you think. Each post I put up during December will include random Christmas quotes (and maybe some funny ones I have heard from the children I babysit), just for some good old fun.
I hope to hear from you all soon! Have a great weekend everyone! Until next time!
End of November... Already?
Half Way Through NaNoWriMo!
So it has been about 12 days since I last posted, thanks to my days being so busy that I completely forgot what my blog looked like lol.
We are now at the half way point for National Novel Writing Month!
So how is everyone doing with their novels? Any setbacks? Any "OMG Why the hell did I ever start this?" How about, "My Main Character is worst than a 2 year old child. They never do as I say"
If so, then I am in the same boat as you. I have argued with my main character in public (by the stares I received I believe I have been classified as Crazy), I have cried when something bad has happened to one of my MC's and on top of that I forgot what quality time was like with my family.
And it's only been 15 days!!
Besides all of that, I am loving both of my novels that I am writing this month. My characters are my new family and for once, I am actually excited about editing both of my novels after this shingdig.
See I am Crazy lol!
I have a bit advice for all you NaNoWriMers out there. When you feel as if you are stuck and don't know if you should continue, just remember this. You are probably less crazy than I am, and if not then just know that you CAN do it. You just have to try.
NaNoWriMo and Tips
It is Day 3 of National Novel Writing Month and boy am I ever loving what I am writing this year!
This year I wanted a bigger challenge so I decided to write two novels in a month at the same time.
There are some similarities between the books but they are different in so many ways. One of the major ways is Novel #1 (I don't have titles for them yet) is set in Third person. Novel #2 is set in First Person.
Going back and forth between the two POV's is difficult for the first five minutes but has been getting easier the more I write.
I have a tip for anyone who is writing during NaNoWriMo that I learned from others on the nano website (www.nanowrimo.org):
-divide your daily word count into small chunks (maybe divide it by the number of hours you have available to write
-at the beginning of each hour write as fast as you can until you reach your word count chunk and try not to go over it too much. Then stop! and don't write anymore until the next hour. Then you have the rest of the hour to do whatever else to keep your mind off of it.
I swear once you come back during the next hour, you cannot help write so much more or even come up with more ideas.
Anyway Happy NaNoWriMo Everyone!!!
Let me know how you're doing with your novels!
Should I Panic?
As I type this message away, there is 10 days and approximately 15 minutes until National Novel Writing Month begins....ALREADY!
So far I have, um.... nothing planned except for a bit of research from the conference.
My mind is completely blank this year and I'm hoping my little muse comes back from vacation to help me out as soon as possible.
I'm thinking writing about a teen girl who is going through all these visions from her forgotten past, yet she believes they're hallucinations. I might have somewhere in there about her finding out she has a mental disorder which is causing her confusion with the visions.
I know sounds confusing. I hope to eventually find a more stable story line soon.
So I'm wondering.
Are you doing NaNoWriMo this year?
If you don't know about it, it's a month where you write a 50 000 word novel in one month. You can go to www.nanowrimo.org for more information if you want.
If you are doing NaNoWriMo, what are you planning on writing?
Leave a comment! I would love to hear from you.
Conference Ends! Nano soon to Begin
The Muse Online Writer's Conference has ended with goodbyes, email exchanges and even a video to watch.
It was an amazing week full of learning, chaos and note taking. I have left this years conference knowing so much more than what I did before along with some amazing new friendships!
The best part of the conference besides all of the workshops, chats and the creator's (Lea Schizas) reaction to the video I made, was knowing that I don't have to research much for my NaNoWriMo novel this year thanks to some workshops that fit with my story idea...YIPPEE!
Nanowrimo is fast approaching and I couldn't be more excited. I have two weeks to plan my little heart out and I will be keeping you up to date with how the whole process is going.
With that note, I'm making it final that I will be updating this blog twice a week. Every Sunday and Wednesday, so please follow me!
Muse Online Writers Conference
It's been awhile since I posted on here as I just never found the time.
Right now, I am currently attending The Muse Online Writer's Conference and do I ever have brain overload!
If you are thinking of becoming or are a writer, I recommend signing up for next years conference.
I've been learning so much from some great professionals in the writing business.
One of the most important things I am learning is to get my name out there and ways how to promote myself and my writing more.
This has motivated me to begin blogging more on here about what's going on in my writing life and some interesting articles and/or tidbits I find that might help you with your writing.
Now I must get back to the conference before I miss anything!
(More information on how to register for next year's conference will come soon. Until then check out www.themuseonlinewritersconference.com)
Koivu the Budgie
I thought I should add something on here and though there's not much news when it comes to my writing, I wanted to introduce a special little male in my life. His name is Koivu (and yes he's named after Saku Koivu from the Montreal Canadiennes for all you hockey fans) and he's my little feathery motivational buddy. When I write in the kitchen by his cage, he sings to me in a calming way that helps me get things done. When I'm misbehaving and not doing my work, he will definitely scream at me or continuously annoy me by acking for long periods of time.
Update
It's been a few months and I can't believe it's March already.
I've been working on editing my novel I wrote during NaNoWriMo last November. It hasn't been overly easy. I have never been any good at editing anything, so this is definitely a huge learning experience for me.
Script Frenzy is about to begin on April 1st. This has to be one of my favourite events I do during each year. Script Frenzy is from the creators of National Novel Month. The same concept of writing so much during one month is still applied. This time during Script Frenzy, however, a person writes 100 page script in one month.
Scripts have been my main priority when it comes to writing lately. I have always loved the film business and became even more interested in screenwriting ever since I first began reading scripts.
Back to my novel, I hope I will be able to finish some basic editing to it by the end of the month or late April if I find the time. My excitement for Script Frenzy is just getting into the way hehe.
Anyways I better get back to writing/editing.
Happy Holidays
I know this is a bit late but I'm hoping everyone had or are still having a nice holiday. I hope Santa was good to you all this Christmas and if you don't celebrate Christmas then I hope you are relaxing and enjoying your time off.
If you are planning on going out for New Years Eve please do me a favour and drink responsibly. Get a designated driver, get a taxi, go on the bus or train (that's if they're not striking in your area right now...sorry Ottawa). Just please do not be impaired while driving.
On a last note I can't wait for the new year to begin. I have a few resolutions that I probably will break by March 2009 but what the heck. I'll make them anyways. I'll post them up once the New Year comes around. Enjoy the rest of your holidays everyone!!
NaNoWriMo Update #2
It's almost the end of National Novel Writing Month and I apologize for not keeping up to date with what I have been up to this entire month. It's been a busy one full of writing and all sorts of things on the side. As of right now I am around 30 000 words and I have 7 days left to write at least 50 000 words. I know I'll complete it. I've done it before and there's nothing stopping me from doing it again.
My novel which I'm calling it 'Or Else' is turning out to be a pretty good story in my view. I didn't like it much when I first started but it has grown on me. I'm almost at the climatic part and I'm beginning to get anxious to write it, hopefully very soon. Anyways I better get back to writing. I really want that wonderful certificate saying I wrote 50 000 in a month, badly hehe.
Bye for now.
