tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post7728281481191160007..comments2024-01-08T00:51:30.080-05:00Comments on Write Now: To NaNo or Not?Karen Langehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-28222197406896013842013-10-19T21:39:56.015-04:002013-10-19T21:39:56.015-04:00Susan,
Yeah I don't think NaNo would work for ...Susan,<br />Yeah I don't think NaNo would work for us together unless we had nothing else to do and could hand it back and forth right away. We should come up with an acronym for tired author, lol. :) <br /><br />Madeia,<br />I think it would be nice if there were another NaNo alternative month, like May or something. That way if November's timing doesn't work, we can go with a plan B. :)<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-62415334054323268682013-10-19T21:26:13.857-04:002013-10-19T21:26:13.857-04:00Where'd my comment go?
Congrats to Stephen. I...Where'd my comment go?<br /><br />Congrats to Stephen. I'd love to do NaNo, but I don't want to set aside the manuscript I'm currently working on. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-25429774851395045692013-10-19T14:48:04.812-04:002013-10-19T14:48:04.812-04:00Lots of good news, Karen!
Hmm, it would be trick...Lots of good news, Karen! <br /><br />Hmm, it would be tricky doing NaNoWriMo as a team effort. I'm still trying to get my third book into forward motion. Then, there's the matter of two upcoming book releases. How do you spell, "tired?" A.U.T.H.O.R. No, No Nano for me. :)<br /><br /><br />Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-70614878332117143862013-10-18T20:46:02.794-04:002013-10-18T20:46:02.794-04:00Janet,
I forgot about PiBoIdMo! Love the idea, and...Janet,<br />I forgot about PiBoIdMo! Love the idea, and that it's for children's writers. Wish you all the best with it! :) <br /><br />Janette,<br />Yes, and I hear you. In addition to the other commitments about this time of year, that is another consideration for me. I cannot shelve the important things, especially now anyway. But I can take some inspiration and get some things done toward the WIP. I think you are wise, especially with your children still at home. Sounds like the weekend will be busy for you!<br /><br />Happy weekend,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-37370332736232167172013-10-17T21:01:22.602-04:002013-10-17T21:01:22.602-04:00Hi, Karen:
You and I have talked about how I'...Hi, Karen:<br /><br />You and I have talked about how I'd like to do NaNo at some point. Not now though. I'd have to sacrifice certain aspects of my life that I'm not willing to sacrifice, so NaNo will become a reality for me at some other point! :-)<br /><br />As for the weekend, we have a kiddie birthday party to attend, and I volunteered to help sell raffle tickets after church to benefit my daughter's school. Enjoy your weekend!JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05234966786590125696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-57797514900855096442013-10-17T10:03:06.296-04:002013-10-17T10:03:06.296-04:00I'm participating in PiBoIdMo! That stands for...I'm participating in PiBoIdMo! That stands for Picture Book Idea Month. We come up with a different picture book idea each day in November. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-42107113142199135982013-10-16T15:12:03.785-04:002013-10-16T15:12:03.785-04:00Lisa,
I hear you. As long as we are writing, I thi...Lisa,<br />I hear you. As long as we are writing, I think it's a good thing! :)<br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-61129755210586175952013-10-16T14:51:08.494-04:002013-10-16T14:51:08.494-04:00NaNo will probably go on without me this year. I&#...NaNo will probably go on without me this year. I've done it a couple of times in the past, but I've got too much going on to make that commitment this year.Lisa Ricard Clarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15014582949326182166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-63198816270990069162013-10-16T14:43:25.377-04:002013-10-16T14:43:25.377-04:00Joylene,
November is crazy here too, but maybe som...Joylene,<br />November is crazy here too, but maybe someday. Yes, Wendy's cover is eye catching, isn't it? :)<br /><br />Ruth,<br />I can see where you need to have the right personality for it to work, you know? And motivation and book idea too! :) I'm thinking, if I actually plan on a different novel (other than Susan's and mine) I may try and write at least half the book or something like that. :)<br /><br />Jen,<br />Yes, I can see where it would be hard for you, and those like you who work full time. It's daunting enough working part time! :) <br /><br />Happy writing,<br />Karen Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-39605164368756045822013-10-16T10:11:20.382-04:002013-10-16T10:11:20.382-04:00I've never done nano, since I work full-time, ...I've never done nano, since I work full-time, it would present a challenge to my sanity! <br /><br />Congrats to Jody!Jeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-68272241173196368152013-10-15T19:03:27.467-04:002013-10-15T19:03:27.467-04:00I tried NaNo once and found it was not for me. Or ...I tried NaNo once and found it was not for me. Or not for me at that time. I'm not saying I'll never try it again, but I don't feel compelled this time around. Wishing you the best if you decide to do it!<br /><br />Thanks for all of these links and tidbits. I'm clicking over to check out Wendy Paine Miller's book now.Ruth Schiffmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625363295823548969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-6758059376063358092013-10-15T18:42:37.087-04:002013-10-15T18:42:37.087-04:00NaNo has never called to me. Probably because Nove...NaNo has never called to me. Probably because November is always a busy month around here. <br /><br />Love Wendy's bookcover; very intriguing. And yay for Stephen! Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-41773038277316536442013-10-15T18:02:58.662-04:002013-10-15T18:02:58.662-04:00Marja,
I think the learning part is always a good ...Marja,<br />I think the learning part is always a good thing! We should never stop. :)<br /><br />Susan,<br />Yes, sometimes the things we want to do find their way to the top of the list, don't they? :)<br /><br />Nas,<br />I hear you - my inner editor would struggle with NaNo too. Sometime I'm going to push her aside and do it, I think!<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-79855554025455653192013-10-15T16:57:01.650-04:002013-10-15T16:57:01.650-04:00Hi Karen,
The Disappearing Key sounds intriguing....Hi Karen,<br /><br />The Disappearing Key sounds intriguing. I've clicked the Amazon link so after posting this, am going to see...<br /><br />I don't yet have the confidence to do Nano. I can't write without going back and reading/editing.<br /><br />NasRomance Book Havenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01268150556737773533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-58284531358973320052013-10-15T09:41:41.639-04:002013-10-15T09:41:41.639-04:00Hi Karen...Hope your weekend was good! As for ma...Hi Karen...Hope your weekend was good! As for making time for a project, if it's something i WANT to do, it's easy to find the time It's the unwanted tasks that are a challenge.<br /><br />I find writing down what needs to be done, on a "to do" list in my notebook, helps. I love crossing off the chores completed when I get some things done. SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12358462881287190635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-11635206795513953942013-10-15T07:04:16.413-04:002013-10-15T07:04:16.413-04:00I have never entered that nano contest. I do write...I have never entered that nano contest. I do write poetry (in the Dutch language) and often enter in contests, sometimes I win, sometimes I receive an honorable mention, sometimes nothing... but I always learn!Marja Verschoor-Meijershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06475263793581289701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-50017245312311255262013-10-14T20:28:14.226-04:002013-10-14T20:28:14.226-04:00Eliot,
I think I'd find it challenging too to ...Eliot,<br />I think I'd find it challenging too to keep writing without editing. I go back and forth between the two and a whole straight month might be tough. But someday I will give it a try. Who know, maybe you will too!<br /><br />Susan,<br />Well I'll be watching for that poetry on your blog, then! :) Yeah, I hear you, November is a tough month for me too in that respect. So that's partly why I've decided to try another angle. <br /><br />Tyrean,<br />I always feel like I should be doing it but just can't find the time to commit. Maybe once Susan and I finish our book I'll give it a try one of these years. If I can free up more time in November!<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-6645476705006592232013-10-14T19:36:04.378-04:002013-10-14T19:36:04.378-04:00I like your idea about NaNo. I've been feeling...I like your idea about NaNo. I've been feeling bummed that I can't really participate this year, because I'm in the midst of revisions, but I can use it to spur me onward!Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-86626171048434795282013-10-14T18:37:37.428-04:002013-10-14T18:37:37.428-04:00Karen, I love to write poetry, but I'm very tr...Karen, I love to write poetry, but I'm very traditional and that form is not so popular anymore. So I simply inflict it on friends with only the very occasional contest entry. NaNo - Not for me. Too much going on all the time!Susan Sundwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17747706680849311882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-10791480626047635572013-10-14T17:13:18.215-04:002013-10-14T17:13:18.215-04:00I haven't but my sister has. I'm way too O...I haven't but my sister has. I'm way too OCD to just sit down and let it rip like that. My creative process is much slower than that. I may try it someday though.Elliot MacLeod-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03101422996950773526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-5414947625394130502013-10-14T17:00:53.665-04:002013-10-14T17:00:53.665-04:00Ceil,
Yes, maybe someday for both of us! :) I know...Ceil,<br />Yes, maybe someday for both of us! :) I know for me it would simply be a rough draft, but it would be something down on paper anyway. :) Really enjoyed the post on your blog today!<br /><br />Rhonda,<br />I like setting little goals to push myself. For I need a lot of pushing sometimes...LOL :)<br /><br />HR,<br />You are welcome! I really was inspired when I read your post. Really made me think! Enjoyed today's on historical fiction, too. :) <br /><br />Wendy,<br />Happy to share your news! Wish you all the best! :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-45921340150214658512013-10-14T16:51:53.918-04:002013-10-14T16:51:53.918-04:00I've never NaNoed. I'm reminding myself of...I've never NaNoed. I'm reminding myself of Mork. NaNo NaNo! :D<br /><br />Thanks so much for featuring my book on here today! Love your support!!!!!!!<br /><br />~ WendyWendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-23146733459302848022013-10-14T15:44:20.212-04:002013-10-14T15:44:20.212-04:00There is a whole group ('er forum) dedicated t...There is a whole group ('er forum) dedicated to NaNo Rebels like yourself (on the NaNoWriMo forums). Thanks for the shout out.H. R. Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715450637785127208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-50819007661941616922013-10-14T15:36:04.004-04:002013-10-14T15:36:04.004-04:00Goodness. I've never done it, but I say go for...Goodness. I've never done it, but I say go for it if you can suit it to your own project! I think it would be fun to do it with so many other people.Rhonda Schrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05512423397478708632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-30882513452900714762013-10-14T15:25:16.885-04:002013-10-14T15:25:16.885-04:00Hi Karen! I can't even fathom writing a novel ...Hi Karen! I can't even fathom writing a novel in a month. Yikes! I am still trying to make sense in 500 words. But someday?<br /><br />This Friday, my Dad's coming over for dinner. I hope to do something outdoors this weekend, to celebrate the beautiful season of Fall. Yay! Oh yes, and work on making sense in 500 words. Constant struggle there.<br /><br />Have a great week Karen!<br />CeilCeilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06293917798735764739noreply@blogger.com