We’re over halfway through November! I can’t believe it. It’s
flown like a blur. A very exciting, fun, and energetic blur.
Last Saturday, I finished the first book in this series with
85,000 words. It was exciting, especially since I was at a write-in, with all
of my writing friends. They were able to help me celebrate. Since November is
still going full force, I started on book 2. Currently, I’m about 22,000 words
into that, and I’m hoping to finish by the end of the month.
What I love most about NaNoWriMo is the momentum. There’s a
wonderful group of writers, who support me, and who are willing to talk me
through any plot hole or writer’s block I have. Last night, we had another
write-in, and in the middle of all the writing, there were plenty of
conversations about plots, voice, and just about everything else that people
needed help with.
NaNoWriMo is a fantastic starting point. It teaches writers
how their process is. Do they outline first? Do they just write by the seat of
their pants? How do they get through the dreaded middle section? Add to that,
if they participate in the group activities, the forums, the write-ins, they’re
sure to make at least a few friends who really understand what they’re going
through.
Writing is easier when you’re not alone, and I’m so grateful
for my writing group. I know I’ll be keeping in touch with them all year, not
just in November.
How about the rest of you? How’s November going?
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