Thanks to everyone who left a comment on my last post and a big sorry that I haven't been reciprocating! My first week of NaNo was a bit crazy, with lots of stuff to do and a family visit over the weekend. Also, I am a bad, bad blogger. And a worse social networker.
In terms of word count, week one was a success, though. I managed to get a good head start and am currently standing at 23,051 words. The novel is behaving, too. I had a brief moment last week when I wasn't sure where I was going with the plot, but I figured it out.
Because some people asked, my novel is a YA fantasy about a girl who, together with her best friend, teases and bullies a boy at their school. Then her mom remarries and suddenly she and the boy are stepsiblings. Awkwardness galore! There's magic, too. And pranks.
Week two in NaNoWriMo is known as the most difficult week. I've personally never had this problem. My slump comes when I hit 50k early but am not done with the book and have no set goal to work toward anymore. Anyway, this week two could be difficult because I am pretty sure I am getting a cold right now. Throat ache, wooziness and all.
So, keep writing everyone and don't get sick!
Because it's not helpful. But you knew that.
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So glad you figured out how to go on! That's a panicky feeling indeed. :D
ReplyDeleteLOL, this sounds like a really fun ride story wise. And way to go with the word count!
ReplyDelete23k is great! If you are having troubles with "after NaNo" syndrome why not set a new goal for after NaNo? Say something like have the entire story penned by New Year's or Valentine's Day or something (I'm not sure how long you want your novel to be)
ReplyDeleteThose awkward moments are great, and if you throw in magic and pranks, well you have a winner in my eyes! Keep going, you're doing great!
Sounds like a really fun story to write! Huzzah! I hope you get over your ccold quickly. I always get sick in November, I think it's stress induced. Hehe.
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Motivation is a bit sneaky. It keeps running from me also.
ReplyDeleteGreat blog!
Visiting from Birth of a Novel.
I hope you get through your cold. Great job on your word count! Keep it up! (:
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