Is anyone taking part in NaNoWriMo this year? I have decided to take part but Im nervous I wont do so well. Im challenging myself with time I dont have to complete a brand new Novel. All the while I have not even finished my first Novel that I started 5 years ago. Is this a good idea?
I'm not doing it this year, as I really can't fit it around A Levels and university applications, but I did do it last year on a joint project with a friend (each writing from a different character's perspective). This meant that I had to do 25,000 words in a month instead of the standard 50,000, so it was probably half as stressful! As I definitely edit while writing - to my detriment, I've realised! - I found the process unbelievably hard at first, but after I'd got used to the idea of just getting words down, I found it really fun! I never really found myself suffering from writer's block after the first week or so, and it really helped me become more spontaneously creative.
So I would say go for it, and best of luck to everyone else who is too!
Yes, I'm going for it this year - I have an idea and will see where it goes :-) Good luck everyone!
Woot I'm not alone. I'm attempting 50,000 words this year. Good luck to everyone entering. Hope you get your novels finished