National Novel Writing Month begins November 1st. I completed it last year - my novel Please Release Me was a NaNo novel. Some may say it's crazy to write 50k words in a month - they may be right.
I had several distractions last year, not the least of which was the trip to Chicago to bring back the MIL. This year I have to change buildings at work Nov 3rd and 4th (and probably the 5th and 6th). I'm also planning a week-long backpacking trip starting the 12th, but I plan to take a pad and paper (and plenty of batteries for my headlamp!).
What will I write about? I am determined not to use any MacGuffins, science crutches, or surreal episodes. I plan to be true to my natural tendencies and write a Southern Gothic, a grit-lit, focusing on the characters and a plot of family secrets, pride, revenge, and murder.
I have installed a graphic in the sidebar that I will keep updated with my wordcount. Hopefully that will be an incentive to finish!
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