I know it’s September 1st and not November 1st, but this year 
I’m doing something a bit different. Every November 1,000s of people around the world set out to complete the insane NaNoWriMo task of writing a novel in 30 days. I am one of those insane people. It may sound easy, but I can assure you, it’s not. November 1st – 30th you sit down to write that novel. That’s 50,000 words in 30 days. A plot, a story, a tale being told. It becomes…what’s the level above crazy? Well, that’s what it becomes. This year I’ve decided to do a few things differently.
One, I’m actually preparing in advance what I’m going to write and where it’s going. I’m one of those seat of my pants writers where I let the story develop as I’m writing. That’s fine, but I want to learn to incorporate plotting into my game plan. This year I’m taking the time to create a road map.
Second, I’m going to work on a book of non-fiction. I know the whole point is to write that novel you’ve been putting off. For me this year, it’s all about writing that book I’ve been putting off. There are so many works of fiction racing around my head right now, but this non-fiction work is front and center. So, the best way to move it out of the way is to get it out of my head.
My goal for NaNoWriMo 2009 is to write a 50,000 word book. By 11:59 pm, November 30th, I will have completed a book which is a major accomplishment.
Are you participating in NaNoWriMo this year? Are you plotting or plan to wing it?
