Ann Dee and I have only the end of our book to write.
This has been a fun experience for me. Ann Dee is smart, fast and a natural writer. She knows so much. “What about plot?” she says. “Oh, don’t worry,” I say. “Is it moving too fast,” she asks. “Fast, schmast,” I say. “Should we develop these characters more?” she asks. “Of course. Later,” I say.
My goal is to finish the rewrite this month so we can have it to our agents before November rolls around. Ann Dee’s goal is to have a baby.
And also, there is the move.
Again. But the last move, I hope. This also needs to be complete before the end of the month. I kinda feel like I’m gonna fail on this.
So much to do! I even get to teach in church.
Of course, we can’t forget about NaNoWriMo.
October 6 and October 9 have the first three exercises for you.
Here are two more.
One: PRINT the exercises each time they arrive.
Put them in a notebook. A real, actual, something-you-can-pick-up notebook.
Keep this by your bedside, on in your car when you travel–you know–keep it close by. At night add thoughts, ideas, names, incidents that might work for the NaNoWriMo. While you’re showering, remember the ideas that come to you and add them to your growing file. This is research, set up and planning to make next month as easy as possible. Believe me, I understand about falling behind on Day One. Yes, every year I have.
Two: Go through this blog. I have no idea how to navigate it but there has to be a way (PS–You can tell us how to find things in here, if you’d like). Every year we have tried to give you more ideas and helps so you can complete the NaNo challenge. Gather those ideas, writing helps and hints into the notebook. As well, there have been several writing marathons where we have lots of starts and ideas and etc to ease the burden, and inspire you, for what’s coming up.
Sheesh, I’m getting excited myself!
Throwing Up Words 