That's right, JD is participating in her first ever Nano.
* shakes in my shoes *
Seriously, this is a big deal to me. For two reasons:
1. I haven't written anything NEW since LAST DECEMBER. Granted, there have been a few ideas I've jotted down here and there and a page or two of a story, but I haven't started, plotted, or finished ANYTHING is almost a whole year!
Can you believe that? Well, believe it. I've been in quiet the rut and I've been trying to figure out how to dig myself out. I hadn't found that story that I felt. You know? I need to have the "it" feeling. And I just haven't gotten it.
I'd been bouncing some ideas around, but nothing had truly latched on. Well, something did about a month ago, but I had to give that up for complicated reasons. So ... back in the rut I went. I'd been bouncing some ideas of my critter, Sarah, and she convinced me two of my ideas were worth putting on paper. And because she had set some outrageous goals for herself between now and the end of the year, I felt like I needed some, too. So here we are. Ready to write this new idea for NaNo.
2. Out of the two ideas I had, I chose the one that is a new genre for me. *GASP*
Every writer needs a challenge now and again and since I'm jumping in with both feet (without a lifesaver), I figured to go all out or go home. And that's what I'm doing. I will probably kick myself in the butt for it later (trust me, the butt kicking actually started yesterday with a mild breakdown), but in the end, it will work out. Everything I write--no matter if it lands me an agent or not--makes me a better writer. And that's all I can hope for.
Yesterday was the first day of NaNo and I started! Day one down!
My one day word count total: 4168
*wipes brow*
Only 45832 to go!
~JD
* shakes in my shoes *
Seriously, this is a big deal to me. For two reasons:
1. I haven't written anything NEW since LAST DECEMBER. Granted, there have been a few ideas I've jotted down here and there and a page or two of a story, but I haven't started, plotted, or finished ANYTHING is almost a whole year!
Can you believe that? Well, believe it. I've been in quiet the rut and I've been trying to figure out how to dig myself out. I hadn't found that story that I felt. You know? I need to have the "it" feeling. And I just haven't gotten it.
I'd been bouncing some ideas around, but nothing had truly latched on. Well, something did about a month ago, but I had to give that up for complicated reasons. So ... back in the rut I went. I'd been bouncing some ideas of my critter, Sarah, and she convinced me two of my ideas were worth putting on paper. And because she had set some outrageous goals for herself between now and the end of the year, I felt like I needed some, too. So here we are. Ready to write this new idea for NaNo.
2. Out of the two ideas I had, I chose the one that is a new genre for me. *GASP*
Every writer needs a challenge now and again and since I'm jumping in with both feet (without a lifesaver), I figured to go all out or go home. And that's what I'm doing. I will probably kick myself in the butt for it later (trust me, the butt kicking actually started yesterday with a mild breakdown), but in the end, it will work out. Everything I write--no matter if it lands me an agent or not--makes me a better writer. And that's all I can hope for.
Yesterday was the first day of NaNo and I started! Day one down!
My one day word count total: 4168
*wipes brow*
Only 45832 to go!
~JD
11 comments:
Nice to see you again! :o) Well, Justine, you're doing pretty well. I'm lucky if I can get 1000 words down a day. That's why I never do NaNo. I'm slow. Well done! and good on you for setting yourself a challenge!
4168 words?!?!??!?! WOW!! I am in AWE!! Good for you!!!
Take care
x
Way to go! I know you'll make it across the finish line! You GO girl!
Great job!!!
That's a great word count for Day 1!! And kudos for choosing a project that will stretch your writing muscles. A new genre is perfect for NaNo, when you just open up and let the words out, no matter what. Good luck!
I'm doing NaNo too! What's your NaNo name? I'll add you to my buddy list :)) I'm Nicole Ducleroir. See you over there!
Great job on the word count. Good for you. No NaNo for me, but best of luck to you.
Good for you! That's an excellent first day total and I commend the way you're stretching yourself. Onward and upward! :)
Hey, at least it gave you a reason to blog! Hi JD.
I think it's awesome that you stepped out of your comfort zone and chose to go for it!! GOOD LUCK! :-)
Wow! That's a lot for one day. Go, Justine, go!
Awesome work, Justine! It sounds like NaNo hit at just the right time for your creative muse. You go, girl! :o) <3
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