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Posted by: Martin, November 5th, 2006, 2:52pm

Is anybody else attempting National Novel Writing Month?

http://www.nanowrimo.com

The goal is to write a 50,000 word novel in the month of November. That's an average of 1,666 words a day.

I'm 5 days in and I've written almost 5000 words which leaves me about 3k off the pace. I've never attempted a novel before and so far it's been a lot of fun/blood/sweat/tears.

Any other Simply Scripters writing novels?

Posted by: JaimeM, November 5th, 2006, 3:09pm; Reply: 1

I wanted to do it this year but remembered yesterday and it was to late. I will try it next year I put an alarm on my cell phone to remind me a day early. Good luck. It is hard work but alot of fun.

Posted by: Mr.Z, November 5th, 2006, 3:30pm; Reply: 2

I wrote a 190 pager when I started writing, and some short stories... then I turned to scripts. And now it's absolutely impossible for me to write something if it isn't in present tense. 8)

Posted by: Martin, November 6th, 2006, 12:03pm; Reply: 3

Yeah, it's an eternal struggle to keep out of present tense :)

I'm settling into it now, though. It's fun being able to get inside a character's head for a change.

If anyone's interested, you can read the first two chapters on my blog. Scroll down for chapter 1.

http://www.twobithack.wordpress.com

I have no idea where the story's heading, or even where it came from. I went into this with no plot and no plan. I picked an album and used the song titles as chapter headings. So far, my story's veering towards the dark side. No surprises there :)

Posted by: George Willson, November 6th, 2006, 12:57pm; Reply: 4

That's awesome, Martin. It sounds like a lot of fun. I wish I had the time to devote to it.

Posted by: Kevan, November 6th, 2006, 5:02pm; Reply: 5

Hey Martin

I read your first couple of chapters on-line on your blog, wow, really good stuff man!

Love the opening hook and how the story opens out, I think whatever happens you'll end up with a cool story here..

Enjoyed reading this..

Kevan

Posted by: Martin, November 6th, 2006, 6:44pm; Reply: 6

C'mon, George, I'm sure you could crank out a novel in a week :)

Thanks, Kevan, I'm glad you enjoyed it, and welcome back to SS.

The third chapter is up if anyone's interested. I think it's taken a downward turn, but I have a feeling chapter 4 is going to be a good one.

I have a pretty good idea of my plot now, it's just a question of finding time to write the damn thing.