I’ve known I was going to NaNo this year since finishing NaNo last year! But this is the first year I’m doing it while consistently posting on the old web log.
Originally, I wasn’t sure about doing a weekly NaNo post. I mean, it’s mostly a reading blog. Would people be annoyed that I was suddenly talking about writing? To be fair, the two are pretty closely related, but you get my point.
Yes, I’m comparing a writing post to lighting a match on my own teeth. Pretty similar, really. #rebel
I did it anyway (cause I’m a rebel like that) and then something great happened. I started to see NaNo posts popping up all over the place from other book bloggers that were trying their hand at NaNo, some as veterans and some as rookies.
So who else is doing NaNo?
The Orangutan Librarian is doing a modified version of NaNo with the third installment of a dystopian fantasy trilogy.
Eden @ Thrice Read had a slow start, but last I checked she was picking up steam.
Also @ Thrice Read, Jenn is making a second ever attempt.
Amanda @ Literary Weaponry is making her first.
Super-powered blogger Lia @ Lost in a Story is struggling with her motivation, but still going strong!
Kyera @ Kyera’s Library is taking part and says that she’s “excited and terrified at the same time.” Lol. Been there. Know the feeling.
meltingpotsandothercalamities is making another attempt and has a really interesting premise cooked up.
And for those that need a little inspiration on their NaNoWriMo journey, enjoy this post @ By Hook or By Book.
Almost forgot to give an update on my word count. As of Sunday at midnight, I’m at 18,101. By the daily target, I’m supposed to be at 20,000, so I’m a little behind, but I’m not worried about it yet.
If you’re taking part in NaNoWriMo this year, and I don’t have you listed, let me know in the comments and I’ll add you to the growing list of NaNo’s! Good luck everyone!
I don’t get annoyed seeing NaNoWriMo posts at all. It actually makes me want to do it myself! I tried to last year but only made it to 2000 words or so, and then this year I have a 3 month old and so little time to even write on my blog that I figured I should just wait. Excuses! 😛 Maybe next year! Good luck on your goal! Sounds like you’re doing great. 🙂
It’s tough with a little one. My wife and I both made it to 50,000 words in 2011 and then had our youngest son in 2012. We still tried that year, and failed pretty spectacularly. You should give it another go, though. Obviously not this year. But I’ve seen some people even take part and set their own goal. Some go for 20K and then I’ve even seen some people that aim to finish their entire novel whether it ends up being 80K or 120K. THAT’S insane. If I make 50K I feel like the most productive person in the whole world!
It is definitely hard to find time for things like writing when I need to be undisturbed. And my 3 month old sleeps pretty well but I’m not stupid enough to stay up too late and trust her TOO much lol. That’s a good idea, though. I would feel awesome even reaching 20,000 words.
Wow you’ve written loads and you sound like you’re coming on really nicely- I’m sure you can do it!! Keep it up!! And thanks for sharing my piece 😉
Thanks! I don’t feel like I’ve written loads, but I’m full steam ahead either way.
You’re welcome! hehe trust me, that’s a lot 😉 Brilliant!! 😀
I hope it goes well for you! 🙂
Thank you! 🙂