NaNoWriMo 2007

Captain's Log, Supplemental

Despite the fact my schedule in November is a little crazy, what with a brainstorming retreat, my editor coming into town, and Thanksgiving, I’ve signed up for NaNoWriMo for this year again.

If you’re doing it too, add me to your buddies—my username is camytang.
Update: NaNo's Author Search function isn't showing up on the website, so here's my profile so you can add me directly:
http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/user/142050

I’ll be working on a novel I’ve just proposed, which means I’ve got to get cracking on plotting the darn thing out before November 1st!

Comments

Tina said…

I joined NaNoWriMo too. :D Good luck to us! :)

Mon Oct 22, 06:08:00 AM 2007

Marcus Goodyear said…

I'm trying to decide... I have a novel plotted out (and started), and I could really use the boost to add 50,000 words to it.

Does it count to meet the word goal, even if you've already started?

Mon Oct 22, 07:15:00 AM 2007

Anonymous said…

When the website is working better, I'll add you to my Nano buddies list.

Mon Oct 22, 07:29:00 AM 2007

Anonymous said…

A friend of mine talked me into doing it! I had never heard of it until she told me about it this past spring. So I'm going to give it a shot... not that I have time... or any great ideas... or anything like that! Nor have I ever written anything nearly that long... but still... I'm gonna give it a try.

My mother, on the other hand, thinks it's a fabulous idea! I'm to send her my pages as I finish them... Ha.

Off to add you to my buddy list. I'm Karlyle there... and I didn't think I'd "know" anybody but my friend. How fun!

Tue Oct 23, 10:14:00 PM 2007

Shelley L. MacKenzie said…

I've joined for the first time this year. I have my story idea in my head and plotted out (in my head as well). I just hope I can pull it off...need to figure out how things will conclude though...but hopefully that will be revealed when I start writing it.

Thu Oct 25, 05:04:00 AM 2007

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