Another November grows near and another NaNoWriMo causes scribblers all over the world to prep and scramble.
For anyone who’s never heard of NaNoWriMo, it’s a writing challenge that takes place over the 30 days of November. The goal is to write 50,000 words of a novel before midnight on the 30th. That equals out to be roughly 1,667 words per day. Might sound daunting to some, but its a great challenge that many writers look forward to every year. For some it’s a good way to get back in the habit of daily writing. For others, it’s the only month they’ll write all year long. It’s a challenge of personal growth and triumph.
I can’t remember the first year I tried NaNoWriMo, but 2018 will be at least my 9th year competing, and I’m hoping it’ll be my 3rd time winning.
What I’d like to ask you is… what the heck I should write?
No, I’m not going to ask you to hand me a plot. I have too many ideas as is. But I’ve narrowed it down to 2 solid ideas and I’m having a hell of time deciding which one to pursue.
The first, I call ‘Evolution’ (not a final title, but good enough for now)
The human race lives on in the form of several sub-species. Fliers, Swimmers, Brains, Mountain Men, and Relics. Three young people from three different subs are forced to work together, despite their hate for each other, to steal a treasure from each of their respective people. The job leads down a path that ends with them being deemed criminals by nearly every species across the land.
The second has a working title of ‘Outer Demon’
A young woman in ancient Korea has an unexplained curse. Whenever she feels love for a man, a massive demon shows up and slaughters the man of her affection. A common thief, who yearns to be a man of honour but can’t stop taking the easy way out, is stricken by the young woman’s beauty. And a plot is rising against the kingdom’s cruel Emperor who believes his power to be absolute.
I love both of these ideas. Each time I feel like I’m leaning toward one, I’m disappointed about not doing the other. The reality is: I will eventually do both. But which one do I do NOW?!?
Would love to hear your input. So please leave a comment, even if it’s just ‘Evolution’ or ‘Outer Demon.’
Your fun fact deff swayed my vote for Evolution! Either way, best of luck! Both sound super interesting and well thought out
And what would you have decided without the fun fact?
I was still leaning slightly more toward evolution if I’m being honest. The fun fact just kinda sealed the deal.
They both sound interesting, but like you, I too am undecided about what to write, as every November I think I’ll write one idea, but end up doing something else entirely.
Good luck with the writing, whichever idea you choose.
I’m going with Outer Demon… cuz i Iike the idea of the curse. Then finding out you’d have to do more work on that one, made me want you choose it even more! 😈😄
Ha! Why am I not surprised?
Hehehehe. How have you been other than trying to decide?
BUSY! But can’t complain. How about you?
The same! Lol.
Hello JW!
Haha NaNoWriMonday- I see what you did there! I think both ideas are great and to be honest I wouldn’t be able to choose one! Especially if you’ve already started Evolution, it makes sense to continue it and potentially finish it next month. On the other hand Outer Demon sounds fascinating as well. Let us know which one you are going with 🙂