NaNoWriMo: 2023 edition

 

It's that time of year again, and for the first time in several years, I'm starting a new novel.

I've spent the last few years trying to revise and submit. But I've come to the conclusion that it was not the right time for that book.

And I've had this book idea kicking around in the back of my head for a few years. It's very different for me.

It's a cross between:

and 

I like to shoot for 2,000 words a day. And it's easier for me to write in the morning before work.

Most days I've been getting my word count in, but not everyday. But I did make up the words. As of yesterday, I'm at 16,000 words. 

It's going well - I know there are places that need lots of fixing. I know that I need to add lots of descriptions of the hikes. Which I can do now that I have research books from the library. 

Wish me luck for the rest of the month! 

NaNoWriMo completed!

And on the last day of the month, I breathe a sigh of relief because I finished.

I normally finish with a few days left of the month to spare, but this year was harder.

The story is not complete.

 I tried something new this year - an adult Christmas Romance.

I'm hoping to make it read like a Hallmark movie.

And yes, it does need a lot of work.

I debated about writing something new this year, but in the end, I decided (also at the last minute) that I wanted to write something fun.

Did anyone else participate this year?

How did it go?

NaNoWriMo Check In

How's everyone doing?

As of yesterday I have 20K words written.

I haven't started my writing today.

I like to write 2K a day - mostly because I know there are some days where I'm not going to be able to get much done.

And I like to have that cushion.

So I'm trying something new this year - an adult romance.

It's set in Vermont.

I was at 10K before I decided to write a second POV.

So you can see how much work it's going to take to revise.

And that's ok, I'm just about getting the words down.

Tell me how you're doing this year...

and if we're not writing buddies, please add me. I'm YA Book Nerd there too.

Week 3: NaNoWriMo Check In

In case you missed it, this is my current story.

Right now I'm at 30K and steadily climbing.

I'm hoping to finish before going to visit family for Thanksgiving. We'll see if I get there. I have some upcoming plot points that I want to hit, which is always helpful. I'm not sure I'm at the halfway point of the story yet, so that gives me more to write about.

How is your writing going?

Week 2: NaNoWriMo Check-In

In case you missed it, this is my current story.

I went on vacation for a while, so the first two days, I busted my butt so I wouldn't fall too far behind. I'm just starting to get back into the swing of things.I'm hoping to write 2K today.

Right now I'm at 16K and steadily climbing. 

I have the next few chapters outlined in my usual way - where I know that something is going to happen in each chapter.

If you're writing this month, let me know how you're doing!