It's that time again! Time for us all to lose our minds (if we have any left to lose) and crank out a 50k-word novel in a month! NaNoWriMo! (Aka, National Novel Writing Month)

November is less than three weeks away! Who is doing it this year? What are your plans?

Last year was my first time doing NaNo, and it was a great exercise for me. It showed me how much I am truly capable of writing if I focus!

I took that knowledge and used it to push myself through several other deadlines, one of which was self-publishing a novel. Unfortunately, because I was focusing on those other goals, I don't have a novel ready for NaNo!

Faded (fantasy novel) won’t be ready, and that’s technically a rewrite anyway. Cogs (steampunk Beauty and the Beast remake) is ready, and Red Rain’s sequel (you didn't hear me say that) might be, but both of those are likely to be shorter than 50k.

So I’m thinking about doing Cogs and, as a side goal, get 50k of Peter’s Angel (my fantasy epic) in working order. That won’t count for the “real” NaNo because it will be a lot of line-editing, pasting scenes together, writing ends and beginnings to half-finished scenes, and that kind of thing. But it needs done. I do believe God wants me to write this book… eventually!

I poked my main file of random drafts (there’s more than one…) for Peter's Angel last night and found two scenes I could connect together, so that encouraged me to believe I can do 50k in a month without stress. (It’s an emotionally difficult project for me… long story. In more ways than one.) So I haven't decided for sure yet, but it's an idea.

*jaw drops to the floor* WHAT!?!?!

I still think Cogs could be longer than 50k. Like maybe 60k or thereabouts. Normal YA length. But anything you write will be splendid, I'm sure.

I'm doing a Western again. It doesn't have a title as of yet, but I've been doing some brainstorming. Should be fun.

*cringes* Yeah. Sequel. To Red Rain. I have a plot synopsis...

With Cogs, we agreed to just let it write itself, but my writer brain is still unsure about length. Especially if I write in a tight style, it might end up around 50k or a little shy. I really can't say. I'm not worried about it - we'll just write it and see - but there is that risk that if I write it for NaNo it might not be 50k. Plus I already have those two scenes written... *wonders if she could still make Cogs count on the NaNo site...*

*waits for more details on Grace's NaNo*

*tries to trust that Leah has a good idea for Red Rain sequel* *wants to see synopsis*

It doesn't matter how much you already have written -- as long as you write at least 50k words during November, you're good. So if you do finish Cogs before 50k, you could start something else, even write a few shorts.

Eh, I'm pretty reticent to share details about stories beforehand. I don't know if I'll be able to bring myself to say much about my NaNo novel -- we'll see. I'll at least share excerpts somewhere.

Hey! How come you're asking to see my synopsis but you won't share any details about your story? How's that fair?

But if you ask nicely I'll send you the synopsis anyway.

Okay. If I don't start drafting Cogs extensively before November, I'll probably do that, then...

Pretty, pretty please with a Red Rain audiobook on top?

I didn't say I wouldn't share details. I said I was reticent to, but we'd see. Remember, I showed you Implant before it was near done. I'm nice to you.

I heard that!


I'm still working on a plot for this year (that's what I'm getting ready to do now, actually), but I'm probably going to use a bunch of different genres. Though, they're all similar: fantasy/sci-fi/steampunk/adventure/whatever-else-I-throw-in.
I love the random quote I ended up writing in my notes. I really need to get to work on developing this character. Cause he's awesome.

I'll email it when I'm done signing Airianna's copy of Red Rain.

*huggles Implant draft* *will be nice now*

*winks at Arias* Steampunk? Did you say steampunk? I'm interested. I've been getting a lot of quotes when I've been brainstorming new stories lately, too. It's inspirational and helps you capture an essence in a few words for later use. Want to share your quote? I'll share one from Cogs and/or the Red Rain sequel if you share yours.

I'm going to be cheering everybody on and devouring their stories.

I am going to be making a shot at NaNo for the first time this year with a historical fiction! Right now I'm working on developing my MC's, and then I think I shall work on outlining my story and be already for November 1st! I'm excited!


A sequel??!?!?!? *Squeals*
I still need to buy and read the first one, though. *Cringes and goes off topic for a brief moment* Is it on Amazon yet?

Historical fiction! What era, Mae?

Even people that haven't read the book want a sequel. The paper back and the Kindle edition are both up on Amazon, yes! I also have one signed copy left on my website. http://www.amazon.com/Red-Rain-Aubrey-H ... 209&sr=8-1

This will be my third year, and I'm definitely excited. I have decided on a 70,000 word count goal that seems a bit hard to reach, but I hope I can make it.

You go, Elly! Do you have your novel for this time planned out?

Actually, although I joined the nano site, I don't think I'll have time for it.

*sniffs*

I am working on my Historical novel, but I'm currently re writing and have some of it written that so I guess it wouldn't count.

I think it depends... You need to write 50k on the novel during the month. You might want to check the rules. (I need to do that myself...)

*Bookmarks Red Rain page to order later* Thanks in bunches, Philie!
The book is about slavery in America (Very typical for historical fiction, I know. ) So it's set in about 1830s or 40s ish. I'm kind of trying to put a different spin on the typical slave story by putting in a moral about how true freedom is only found in Christ. It's about two slave girls who are twins, and during their struggle to reach freedom they are beaten, sold, re-captured, and even separated before they realize that only by God's Grace they will find true freedom.

I do have a loose outlining that I will be tweaking before NaNo. It does need a lot of tweaking. . . Yet it is my first fantasy NaNo and I'm excited.

I'm still torn between a superhero story and the 100 things/portal story. *sigh* Thing is, the superhero one is ready, 100 things isn't. Both are Scifi though.

Thank you, Mae! That sounds wonderful! I look forward to more details!

*waits patiently for more details about Elly's novel*

I put in the vote for the superhero story, Katie. I'm wondering if this will become my next obsession of yours... after all, CoL was your NaNo last year.

According to NaNoWriMo rules, for the story to count towards the proof copy and stuff, you can not have written any of the story outside of NaNoWriMo. You can plot, summarize, fractal, brainstorm, outline, to your heart's content. You just can't write any of it. Other than that, you can do whatever.


I'm doing an urban superhero fantasy martial arts story which can be found over on HWSF in Story Development. I'll try to say more, but it's 3:30 AM at the moment.

*toddles off for a second midnight snack, except it would be midmorning snack*

Thanks for explaining that, Varon. I won't be joining in with this then.

Ah, Del conned me into making a summary.

Genre: Young Adult/Adventure/Fantasy
Crissa: The Rebel [title tentative] is set in the country of Estanor in the fictional world of Zoriah. This country is controlled by a rigid government which clearly dictates everything, even going as far to have laws about what the dwarves are allowed to wear in daily life. Fourteen year old Crissa feels held back with all of these laws. A close yet brief friendship with Vadley follows, until their friendship is shattered when the girl realizes who Vadley really is. . . the villain. Suddenly her world is upside down and Crissa doesn't know who to trust. That's when Ophelia, a serious fifteen year old elf, comes into the scene. When Crissa finds what really matters, is it too late to save the people she loves? And will she defeat the villain who seems undefeatable? Find out in Crissa: The Rebel!

You're welcome Elanor.

Maybe next year, perhaps?

*huggles obedient Elly and gives her cupcakes* Hooray for summaries! Ooh, it's a novel from Zoriah? Now that sounds like a plan.

How is Vadley the villain, do you know yet?

Thanks for explaining that, Varon! Unfortunately Cogs won't count, then. I have just two scenes I wrote earlier... *sighs*

I was going to write my first Zoriah novel during Camp NaNoWriMo, but I decided to wait for the official NaNo.

Vadley wants to hypnotize the leaders of Estanor (and later, Zoriah) and make them do what he wants them to do.

Now, if I can just stick to my outline this time.

Now that's nasty of him.

Dragonchilde (A moderator which is like administrator over there) did say that a project with a few scenes done could be done if you don't use any of the original prose.

So if I don't count the scenes I have written in the 50k (just take them out of the NaNo file and add them back in later), that would work? I mayest yet have hope... Thanks, Varon!

Yeah. You still have to hit 50k without them though.

*nods* I might try that...

Cool!

Just thought I'd say hi to all the fellow WriMos I'll be writing Fantasy for this year's nano.

Yay! Heavenly posted on here! It's great that you'll be joining us!

Thanks! I can't wait to buddie you all!! I hope that feature shows up before Nov 1

@Jo- I can't wait to buddy you too! Once I figure out how to buddy people..... Or is that a coming soon feature? As you can tell, I havn't spent much time on the NaNo site yet.

Katie told me the feature wasn't up yet. However, I am new to the NaNo site myself and am waiting for a chance to have Katie give me the grand tour.

They complete revamped the site this year. I'm not sure what all they've done but nothing is where it belongs.... buddying is one feature that hasn't been implemented under the new design yet. And the search bar seems to be missing. And the signature feature is missing, although personally I think that's a good thing. But it should be back by November 1 at which point we can all start buddying each other like crazy.

I have absolutely no idea what I'm going to write...

This will be interesting.
God bless,
Joel ><>.

Yay! Joel's in!

You don't necessarily need a plan when you NaNo... some people just make it up as they go along.

I'm actually going to try Nano this year! I'm not sure if I really have enough time... but that won't keep me from attempting.

I have characters and most of the plot ready; I'm even trying to make a full-fledged outline, which I've never done before. I've written a couple random scenes, but I guess won't be using them, based on what Varon said.

*is excited*

I did Nanowrimo for the first time last year, and fell in love with the concept. It helped me complete my first novel, and gave me the kick I needed to dive back into writing with a vengeance. This year, I am writing another story set in the same fantasy world, but happening at the same time as last years, so it will have some fun connections without being a strict sequel. (I've been working on that separately.) Anyways, after three different plot ideas in two weeks, I think I've finally found my story arc.
Super excited!

I'm planning on doing it! Along with the writing club from my school!

Yes! I'm so excited about everyone's plans. The more the merrier (and the more mutual encouragement we'll have!).

I still plan on using the scenes I've written in the novel; I'll just have to store them separately until I verify my word count. Is that what you'll do, Abby?

Be sure to say hi in the HW thread on the NaNo site! http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/writ ... ment_86634

I think so... it depends on whether or not my story goes as planned.

I hadn't realized the buddy system was disabled on the adult site. It's always up on the YWP site.