So, seeing as how it's almost the end of October (finally!), I've been thinking about National Novel Writing Month.
As happens to me very often, I had an idea at the beginning of the month (an urban fantasy novel about an occult biker gang, to put it in a nutshell). I started planning it out a bit, did some reading, started watching Sons of Anarchy again (I'm only partway through season 2, no spoilers please!), that kind of thing. So I was ready, right? Then I looked up and it was only October 16. So.
Now I'm thinking of writing something that takes place at the Jersey Shore, where I'm from (surprise, right? Writing about a place I know). But of course there are ten days left before November. So. I still don't really know. And I may or may not have already started the other novel (also urban fantasy), which may or may not be cheating if I use it (it is).
So I need to lay in some toys/treats for Elka to occupy herself with so I can shoehorn some writing time in evenings after work. Remembering to freeze Kongs will help. Getting a couple new squeaky toys will help, as they only last so long. It's funny, Elka didn't used to like squeaky toys, but she sure does now! I can just watch her play with one, and they are an enforced "No, you play with that yourself" toy.
Any of you novelling this year? How does your dog occupy him or her self when you write?
I'm going to check this out. Sending you my best wishes that you do this. Elka, be a good girl while momma writes.
ReplyDeleteIt can be very motivating, and a lot of fun! I especially look at it with new eyes since I know a lot more about the "How a novel gets published" process. I didn't much think about it before, I guess. Good luck, if you join!
DeleteI'm not noveling for NaNoWriMo this year because I'm already in the midst of two projects I am working on, one of which isn't fiction, and while the other is - I already started it. I wish you good luck if you go through with it again though.
ReplyDeleteAlso, if you do, last year The Friedrich Agency had a contest for people who went the mile, not sure if they are doing it again this year, but here's the old link for you.
http://friedrichagency.com/news/?p=163
I hear you on having projects going. I may well count what I've written of the new project as "prologue" and just discard it, starting anew on November 1 (it starts in the wrong place, I know, I can see it already).
DeleteOh neat, I didn't know the Friedrich Agency had that contest (and wow, look at their client list)! I don't see anything about them (at a quick glance) on the NaNoWriMo site, but that could just mean they're not a sponsor. I'll keep an eye on their web page (and just followed one of the agents on Twitter, 'cause I'm a suckup like that).
Yeah, they are an awesome agency. I entered the contest last year after NaNoWriMo, but don't remember how I heard about it! (And I didn't win. LOL!) But it's a great contest, that's for sure, and knowing about it also gave me a little more ambition to finish last year.
DeleteWell that's totally cool! Here's hoping they do it again this year.
DeleteGood for you if you can do it. I did it last year and haven't touched it since. It was too much for me. When I finally do pick it up again, I'm just going to take my time. :-D
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