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    Since 1999 there is a group that holds an event called The National Novel Writing Month otherwise known as NaNoWriMo. It's held every November and for that month one has to write a 50,000 word novel, it doesn't have to be good, you just pound out the words. It's quantity not quality that matters here, however there is another event called the National Novel Editing Month that is held in March. There are no prizes for reaching the goal of 50,000 other than saying you done it. There is a web site for it at www.nanowrimo.org. While you can view it as a guest, they won't register new users until October 1, 2005.

    This will be my 4th year in doing this, scrivener done it at least twice and pzarquon, well cheers us on.

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    I'm planning to do it, but how I'm going to do it is a huge mystery to me. These two graduate classes I'll be in the middle of are so far taking up ridiculous amounts of my time. And my math team hasn't begun twice-weekly practices yet. Still, the entire premise of NaNoWriMo is that NOBODY has time to write a novel -- that's why most of us who want to never do -- and while that has been true of me for the past two years, it's even truer now, which means that if there's ever been a year for me to do it, it's this year. So. I guess I'll find a way.
    But I'm disturbed! I'm depressed! I'm inadequate! I GOT IT ALL! (George Costanza)
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      Originally posted by helen
      This will be my 4th year in doing this, scrivener done it at least twice and pzarquon, well cheers us on.
      Yep. I expect I'll be continuing my "losing" streak to four years... but I'm on board, nonetheless!

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        Ryan and gang mentioned this to me at the picnic. I've been waiting for it ever since. All I do is register? What is the format? Any advice for one who just wrote in a Blog a year ago? Does it have to be in one subject? Please give me advice. I have a basic IDEA as to what I want to write about...MAMA'S LIFE STORY...that's why I haven't shared it on my BLOG. Ok, I'll be waiting for more information. Mahalo!

        Auntie Lynn
        Be AKAMAI ~ KOKUA Hawai`i!
        Philippians 4:13 --- I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

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          It's a novel, a piece of ficition. Now you can base it on actual events. You view the NaNoWriMo web site for advice between now and October 1st. After that date you can register and participate in the forums. The HawaiiStories site has a section called Fiction in which parts of the NaNoWriMo novels are posted. I know I am shamefully plugging one of my previous works but here is a sample chapter from the first novel.
          Last edited by helen; September 15, 2005, 09:56 AM.

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            Thank you Helen. I thought we couldn't submit any previous works? That's why I didn't write it as yet. I have it in my head. Can I start typing it out on my computer and save it? I'll go check it out on the link you gave. I'm so excited. The day's are winding down.

            Lynn

            The link doesn't work. It's ok. I'll go the longer route.

            The link "is" working now!
            Last edited by 1stwahine; September 15, 2005, 01:29 PM.
            Be AKAMAI ~ KOKUA Hawai`i!
            Philippians 4:13 --- I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

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              While you can plan out an outline and a cast of characters (which to me is my biggest headache) now, you can't write your novel until November 1st.

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                Originally posted by helen
                While you can plan out an outline and a cast of characters (which to me is my biggest headache) now, you can't write your novel until November 1st.
                That shouldn't be a problem. I just won't take my med's for two weeks...go completely MANIC! WRITE, WRITE, WRITE!!!!!!!!!

                I'm so excited!

                Thanks Helen, and Ryan!!!!!
                Be AKAMAI ~ KOKUA Hawai`i!
                Philippians 4:13 --- I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

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                  Originally posted by 1stwahine
                  The link doesn't work. It's ok. I'll go the longer route.
                  which link does not work?

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                  • #10
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                    Excellent! A Nano thread!

                    This will be my 5th year participating here in Lafayette, LA. The first year, we had 3 participants in our city. Last year, we had around 30.

                    Any of you intend to blog your novel? I keep a Nano novel site, but I decided to post only excerpts this year, just in case the unlikely publication opportunity presents itself. HA!

                    Good luck, everyone!
                    ~'Ailina

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                      We normally discuss this in HawaiiStories, but it seemed more appropriate to do it here.

                      The only feedback I get from my novel stuff are spammed ads for either porn sites or selling medinces.

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                        Originally posted by scrivener
                        I'm planning to do it, but how I'm going to do it is a huge mystery to me.
                        Carry a letter size note pad with you at all times. Whenever there is free time, write the story on that. Of course doing the word count is going take time to do but at least you got something down someplace.

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                          Well that's it. From now till November 31, 2005...I ain't going no place. Well, except for First Friday's, my walks, and my usual visits to NANU LAND!

                          Auntie Lynn

                          It's just like a Blog but keep writing with the characters. I think I got it. I took a look. I don't want to get confused to much that's when I get in trouble.
                          Be AKAMAI ~ KOKUA Hawai`i!
                          Philippians 4:13 --- I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

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                            Helen, Huy...You still stay? I think I may be in a bit of trouble. It's not like what I thought it would be. It's more like a play type, a form of speaking parts. I just started to write last year when Ryan approved me for Hawaii Stories.

                            I got to take a crash course somewhere on putting where to what. I more or less got what in my head. It's going to take alot of work to add on the she said, he told, etc, etc.

                            Whatever the case maybe...good practice for a personal goal!

                            Auntie Lynn
                            Be AKAMAI ~ KOKUA Hawai`i!
                            Philippians 4:13 --- I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

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                              Wow. It's pretty soon, isn't it? I've never signed on to participate, but I try it anyway. Funny thing is, the one novel I did complete in a month, I didn't do during NaNoWriMo. Of course, at the time, I was fashionably unemployed ...

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