tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post7993824962220655327..comments2024-02-08T05:57:40.157-08:00Comments on The Writing Game: November #IWSG: NaNo Anyone? Jennifer Haweshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-14825016325525456322015-11-11T13:02:28.185-08:002015-11-11T13:02:28.185-08:00Agreed. *breaks out time stopper*Agreed. *breaks out time stopper*Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-35301430933819833252015-11-11T06:55:33.494-08:002015-11-11T06:55:33.494-08:00We don't have fall in Miami, but I wished I ha...We don't have fall in Miami, but I wished I had traveled this season to see the leaves turn in the North. I find the fall to be inspirational. If I ever do NaNo in the future, I'll outline in October so that November I just have to worry about the words flowing out instead of doing any hard thinking. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-34358723899100515592015-11-08T03:51:42.685-08:002015-11-08T03:51:42.685-08:00That's amazing your entire class wrote a novel...That's amazing your entire class wrote a novel! Shows what a bit of mutual encouragement can do. Starting early to finish at the end of Nov is a good idea too. Wish I'd thought of it!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-79395752793459061032015-11-06T11:49:19.456-08:002015-11-06T11:49:19.456-08:00Good point. This is the perfect time of year to wr...Good point. This is the perfect time of year to write fiction. It's so inspiring! I wonder if more books are set in the fall as a result.Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-50647922954506565122015-11-05T04:56:39.368-08:002015-11-05T04:56:39.368-08:00Ditto. The last two books I've written take pl...Ditto. The last two books I've written take place in October. Coincidence? I think not!Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-18117493719288851802015-11-05T04:54:47.920-08:002015-11-05T04:54:47.920-08:00There is never enough time. Ever. There is never enough time. Ever. Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-18248373116201250962015-11-05T04:53:58.763-08:002015-11-05T04:53:58.763-08:00Nah, you're not a slacker:) Students don't...Nah, you're not a slacker:) Students don't have to write the standard 50k. They make a class goal or an individual goal. I think they reached 10k. Nice accomplishment for a fifth grader. Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-26200859382622400112015-11-04T19:02:33.284-08:002015-11-04T19:02:33.284-08:00An entire class of 5th graders wrote 50,000 words?...An entire class of 5th graders wrote 50,000 words? Wow. Now I feel like a total slacker.<br /><br />I don't do NaNo, primarily because that's not the way I write. At the moment I'm polishing a fantasy novel. I'll get there. Eventually. In my own time.Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-28194575205915694172015-11-04T13:30:01.002-08:002015-11-04T13:30:01.002-08:00I love this time of the year. It's not the sam...I love this time of the year. It's not the same in Florida, but it does cool down some. <br /><br />Writing... Yup. Doing that. I've got 3 more deadlines for this year and am working on a novel in the background. There isn't enough time or brainpower for actual writing. Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-69348478623150848082015-11-04T09:38:42.139-08:002015-11-04T09:38:42.139-08:00Fall is my best time for writing because my storie...Fall is my best time for writing because my stories tend toward the spooky side. I love the wild and scary feeling that fall brings.Chemist Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738272332470397248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-60106264178643397112015-11-04T09:30:28.049-08:002015-11-04T09:30:28.049-08:00Yes, too much pressure if I actually did sign up:)...Yes, too much pressure if I actually did sign up:) I'm hoping to finish, but if I don't, at least I've gotten a good chunk written.Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-7161020106356080042015-11-04T09:29:34.414-08:002015-11-04T09:29:34.414-08:00It's nice to know there are so many others con...It's nice to know there are so many others converging on the same goal.Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-55668131298161411322015-11-04T09:28:23.399-08:002015-11-04T09:28:23.399-08:00I bet your scenery inspires you in other ways that...I bet your scenery inspires you in other ways that fall can not. Thanks! I'm back to outlining. Enough winging it!Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-90380840570015572872015-11-04T08:16:51.408-08:002015-11-04T08:16:51.408-08:00I've never been able to finish NaNo, although ...I've never been able to finish NaNo, although I have attempted a few times. I like that you have your own goals in mind and don't officially sign up. I think it's always better when we make our own goals. Good luck!Sarah Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481750127533816819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-48840083839400057022015-11-04T07:55:02.647-08:002015-11-04T07:55:02.647-08:00I'm writing. Or trying to. I hope I can finish...I'm writing. Or trying to. I hope I can finish! I hope you do too, good luck! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-48681077842869414182015-11-04T07:49:52.635-08:002015-11-04T07:49:52.635-08:0010,000 words in is awesome! Good luck with your go...10,000 words in is awesome! Good luck with your goal!<br /><br />Fall always inspires me...except it doesn't seem like fall here in Florida so I'm not feeling very inspired right now.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-48697116593264775832015-11-04T07:22:37.700-08:002015-11-04T07:22:37.700-08:00That kid. He's the reason I write middle-grade...That kid. He's the reason I write middle-grade humor. Thanks! I think it helps if you're completely excited about your story idea.Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-59031024404873782082015-11-04T07:21:25.283-08:002015-11-04T07:21:25.283-08:00I bet you scour the internet or Instagram for love...I bet you scour the internet or Instagram for lovely fall pics! I don't know what I'd do if I moved away from my fave season.Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-36609287371260445282015-11-04T07:20:41.999-08:002015-11-04T07:20:41.999-08:00Yeah! Good luck!Yeah! Good luck!Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-50705326380420263002015-11-04T07:20:17.370-08:002015-11-04T07:20:17.370-08:00I haven't gotten into the Walking Dead yet. Th...I haven't gotten into the Walking Dead yet. There are so many shows I have on my TBWatched list:) Does the editing ever really stop?Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-51313959174534584602015-11-04T07:19:19.961-08:002015-11-04T07:19:19.961-08:00Thanks! Hoping to write more this afternoon. Thanks! Hoping to write more this afternoon. Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-5421018525524006422015-11-04T07:18:40.814-08:002015-11-04T07:18:40.814-08:00I'm with you on the word count goals. I never ...I'm with you on the word count goals. I never make myself write x amount of words a day etc. My goal of choice is to write a chapter or a scene a day. Wouldn't that be a great mash-up?! Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-92211703527513554882015-11-04T07:17:22.856-08:002015-11-04T07:17:22.856-08:00To Kill a Mocking Jay! Someone should write that m...To Kill a Mocking Jay! Someone should write that mash-up!<br />And getting your entire class to write a novel in November? Wow!<br />I can't work with word count goals. I've tried. They de-motivate me and don't mesh with my creative process. However, I did want to set "writing time" goals for November. Committing to a certain amount of time works better for me than committing to a certain number of words.Dianne K. Salernihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459839567235304842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-15555840425171026432015-11-04T07:11:37.387-08:002015-11-04T07:11:37.387-08:00Hi Jennifer, I'm taking the plunge but will no...Hi Jennifer, I'm taking the plunge but will not sign up until Friday. I have a really cool idea for a new YA book and want to get started on it right away. <br /><br />Best wishes to you and NaNo!Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-16462050683586889062015-11-04T06:38:54.214-08:002015-11-04T06:38:54.214-08:00I am editing and outlining and revising. But I too...I am editing and outlining and revising. But I took the last two days off to catch up on "The Walking Dead." Too many spoilers going around and I wanted to see what was going on!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cdgallantking.ca/2015/11/iwsg-november-its-spectrum.html" rel="nofollow">IWSG November Post</a>C.D. Gallant-Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01080400727631587101noreply@blogger.com