Monday, November 1, 2010

And We're Off. . .

I have officially begun my NaNo story.  I waited patiently for midnight to arrive last night and was able to get 232 words done before my eyes started drooping and my hands stopped typing.  I was tired.  Perhaps this was because of our fun filled Halloween with the kids and trick-or-treating, or, because I was so excited the whole weekend and finally just crashed.  I thought the late night Coca-Cola would help, or the five pieces of candy that my kids agreed to trade with me before finally saying, "Mom, I don't want to trade with you anymore because you don't have any good candy in your bucket."  It was true.  I only had hard candies left and no chocolate.  But still, no amount of caffeine or sugar was going to keep my eyes open.

At least I started though.  I've got all day to fit my writing in and then all night before I submit my first word count which I'm hoping will be around 3,000 words (Michael is holding me to it over at In Time. . .). 

Are you doing NaNo?  How's it going so far?  Is the start up hard or easy for you?

Well, I've mentioned over the last few weeks that I will be having a 16-hour writing event for NaNo.  You're probably thinking 16-hours?  Why?  Well, some of you might remember back in July that my husband, James, participated in his first Ironman Triathlon and me and my sister supported him through that.  When I say support I mean we followed him around far longer than the 13 hours and 19 minutes it took him to complete the race.  He was so thankful that he said he would host a 16-hour writing event for me and my writing group, Write-A-Tat-Tat. 

So, be prepared!  My 16-hours begins at 7am this Saturday, November 6th and we will be using LiveStream to let the blogging world in on what we're doing.  You will be able to (assuming we have limited technical difficulty) come here and watch us sitting around typing our hearts our, or pounding our heads on the table, whichever happens first. 

Consider yourselves invited to write along with us for 16-hours, or just to leave a comment to help keep our minds working and our eyes open!

Also, with NaNo in the air, please forgive me for falling behind on my comments, or postings as I will only be able to make my rounds and put up new postings one time per week.  Please understand and know that I will be back at it and in full swing around December (after a long winter's NaNo nap?).  If you're a Crusader, or a new Crusader, please don't think I'm ignoring you.  There are so many of you now that I really need to update my side bar to include your links.  I will do that!  Soon!  I promise!!!!

Fill me in on what's going on for you with NaNo!  Or, in your world of writing and querying! 

13 comments:

  1. Sounds like a great plan! *cheer*

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  2. Aww that 16 hr write in sounds like so much fun! Wish I could join in, but alas, I'll be at work at that time on Sat. I'll try and stop by and leave a comment tho :)

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  3. Thanks for your support and comments. NiaRaie I wish you could join in too. Thanks for the cheers Marieke!

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  4. Congrats on meeting your goal for last night and starting your project! The 16 hour writing event sounds really cool. I wish I could do one. I think it's exciting that you're going to be streaming it. I'll be sure to check in.

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  5. I think with the time differnce, I'd be free to participate along with you, but that'd mean I'd be getting no sleep after a day at work ... I may have to be content with watching and commenting.

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  6. The 16 hour session sounds like fun, but that's already a full weekend for me. I'll definitely check in and cheer you on, though!

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  7. I think we're all going to be sketchy with the blogging and commenting this month! No worries!

    I stayed up all night and wrote 6969 words!!! I'm in class right now though and trying not to fall asleep (of course this is why I am checking blogs)

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  8. OMG! Melissa, you rock! I am just now approaching 2k in words and then I'm off to get my kindergartner. I love the number though, 6969, I appreciate you not adding anoher single word there. Lol!

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  9. Go you! Off to a great start. :) I had to postpone until next year due to an unexpected need to revise an existing MS. So I won't be joining your 16-hour writing event (which rocks by the way). May the writing force be with you.

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  10. Good luck with NaNo and the 16 hour binge write-a-thon! I hope nobody passes out or gets dehydrated. Keep eating those powerbars for strength.

    And man, those triathalons are a HUGE time suck. Between the training and the event and all that... you are a saint. But it's good he's paying you back.

    Cheers,
    Kristen

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  11. Hi, this comment is just so that you stay awake! Hope everything goes well with your writing.

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  12. Wow, 16 hours! That's awesome. Good luck! Looks like you've gotten a great start on your novel.

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