National Novel Writing Month
It's only 50,000 words.
This
is the month when you lock the editor in the vault and write without
concern for perfection. It is a month of creativity and words. And more words.
Is it
a challenge? Absolutely! Is
it fun? On most days. Is it worth it? YES!
I
personally have an extraordinarily difficult time taking off my
editor hat. I want my sentences to flow with clarity and emotion. I
want my dialogue to be engaging and filled with the personality of my
characters. I want my plot to ebb and flow to a crescendo of
apocalyptic proportions. I want my writing to be what my readers want
to read.
This
most likely will not happen during NaNoWriMo. In reality, this will not happen during my NaNoWriMo adventures. But it could happen, right?
What
will happen if I write and write without letting the editor jump in
with correction after correction? I will create characters, a world,
an experience that no one else can create. My imagination will come
alive like no one else can imagine.
In
December when I reread what I've written, I will find paragraphs and
pages to fill the wastebasket.
I will also find, genius! Clearly
written words full of imagery and emotion that will make even me, the
author, pause in awe. It's an incredible feeling to read your
own work, come to the end of the story, and say, "Wow, I wrote
that!"
That's
how it works.
So
set a goal. Sit at your desk, table, or rock in the park and write!
It's
only 50,000 words.
If you'd like to join in the creative craziness of Nanowrimo,
you can find more information at: nanowrimo.org/
Happy Writing!
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