Nanowrimo 2017

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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