And so it begins...

[ladyseishou]

Day 1 - 29 days remaining

Starting a book you've been looking forward to writing is like opening a box of Godiva chocolates. Actually, that's not a good analogy in my case, seeing as I'd rather have a nice challenging bag of pork scratchings. And I mean the well 'ard British variety, which rate a 10 on the Mohs scale, not the softer US pork rinds. But I digress. The point is that you embark on a voyage of delicious discovery. Okay, you might lose a dental filling along the way, but the overall effect is one of diverse taste sensations and something truly satisfying to crunch down on.

- Karen Traviss (on starting a new book)



Open the box and let your characters out!

Today's quote was suggested by Nano Writer cheyinka (thanks!) and is especially appropriate: today you embark on a fantastic voyage of discovery! Leave behind the nay-sayers and critics, watch as they disappear, standing there on the ever distant shore, as a lusty wind fills the sails of the ship that will carry you through uncharted waters to a land that no one has ever seen before... the adventure begins now!

Let us know how you're doing! Comment here and tell us your word count for the day (aim for 1,667 or better) or share an excerpt of the day's writings. Say if you need an encouraging word (or two) or something stronger ;-)to keep you going...

And as always Nano Writer, keep writing!

Comments

[angryoldhag]

I got 1716 words out right after midnight and I feel awesome :D

[st_aurafina]

Wow, you are awesome. You're ahead on day one!

*slaves on to 1667*

[angryoldhag]

Not as much awesome as desperate XD There is a chance I'll have to move during November so any extra words I can hoard these weeks will help.

Good luck on reaching 1667 *gets out the pompoms and cheerleader music*

[ladyseishou]

You are awesome and smart too for planning ahead and hoarding words! *shakes some pompoms* (hmmm, I hope that comes across better than it sounds in my head).

[angryoldhag]

Just hit the 3675. It's easy when I put my headphones on and a timer next to my computer. No longer than an hour, even if I have to stop mid sentence and then You're itching to get going again. I used the same trick when I wrote my Bachelor thesis.

XD And it sounded plenty good ;)

[darkknightjrk]

Ooooh...I like that idea. Would help keep me focused, and I do have other shite I need to do today/rest of the month. Mind if I yoink that plan?

[angryoldhag]

Yoink away. I don't own the plan so take it and twist it to fit your own needs ;-)