Tuesday, November 5, 2013

IWSG


Why, oh, why did I decide to try and do NaNo WriMo this year? Yup, I’m only five days in and already behind on my daily allotment of words. Not that I’m not still trying, but man, oh, man is November a busy month!

But I always like to show the bright side during my monthly Insecure Writer’s Post, and the bright side is…hey, at least I’m writing. I’m also reading a lot, and even though I’ve not quite focused my powers (so to speak) I am feeling inspired after reading works by Paulo Coelho and Deepak Chopra, just to name a few. I feel like I have new ideas brewing under the surface within my subconscious, but they need to steep a bit more before they’re ready to come to life on the page.  

So, how’s your NaNo month going? Making any progress on your work? What’s inspired you lately? 

28 comments:

  1. I am not doing NaNo I know I would just be setting myself up to fail as I couldn't commit to the word count. I admire all of those of you who do though. Hope you can persevere and keep the word count on track.
    Happy writing :)

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    1. Thanks for the encouragement! Each year I tell myself not to bother with NaNo in November, and each year I find myself trying anyways (go figure). :)

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  2. Geesh, it seems we're often on the same page on our posts. I've got a nod to Chopra on my IWSG tomorrow.

    And behind or not you're writing, which is all forward motion, so no worries. :))

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    1. Always good to be on the same page as you! That also is forward motion in my book:)

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  3. That's right - you might not hit 50,000, but it will be a lot more than if you didn't. Just keep writing and don't stress the word count.

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    1. Thanks, Alex:) At this point, I'd be thrilled if I get even half that:)

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  4. I really admire you NaNoNites!
    I've never done NaNoWriMo, but hope to do so... one day... the thing is I write very slow!
    For me, 50 000 words in 30 days sounds daunting!
    Good luck with NaNo!

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  5. It is daunting, but if inspired anything is possible:)

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  6. November is so busy, especially since I'm moving. But I love the challenge!

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    1. That's right, you're doubly busy! Best of luck to you:)

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  7. I was going to try to do some form of Na-ing, but life is going to step in and slow me down. Like you, I'm a Deepak fan and almost always have one of his books going. It's a reminder to breathe and take in each day and quit fighting the current so much. The details are being taken care of. Very good post-- thanks.

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    1. Yeah, Deepak has some nice eye-openers in his books. I don't always agree with all of it, but then again no one is supposed to have all the answers;)

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  8. I'm as successful at NaNoWriMo as I am at new year's resolutions... And so I've skipped this year. But not to be lazy... I staying busy for sure.
    Good luck to you! With only a couple of super productive days you'll be ahead.

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    1. Thanks for the positive thoughts:) I really hope that I get one of those productive days soon!

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  9. I didn't do NaNo this year just because of all the writing I have planned to do. Problem is, I keep hitting a blank. So I think I need to do some more reading and relaxing. Good luck with NaNo! I hope it goes well.

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    1. I get the same way, but I have no alternative but to keep at it :) best of luck to you too!

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  10. I'm a little behind, but not so far behind that I can't catch up. And you are right. Writing is what it's all about.

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    1. Glad that you are only a little behind, that is cause for celebration!

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  11. I am not doing Nano, Mark, I am rewriting an old book and also working on a new book. I am also reading your chapters.

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    1. Reading my chapters...very glad to hear it! Thanks Rachna:)

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  12. i swear you nano peeps are amazing! i personally wouldn't have the time or the huevos to do it! good luck! and it was good to hear you turn this into a positive. that is the important factor.

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  13. You can do it! Even so, you'll finish November with more words than you had before, right? :)

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    1. Gosh, I hope so:) But yes, progress is progress...however small.

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  14. NaNo is going all right for me. Like you I'm a little behind, but I'm hoping to catch up this weekend. We'll see.

    Good luck with NaNo! You can do it :)

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    1. Thanks, best of luck to you too! BTW, I just started reading _Fraction of a Stone_ :)

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  15. Writing every day -- that's the habit we all need to develop. I'm still deep in NaNoREVISEmo -- 35K down, another 25K to go.

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