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AndrewLB · 2004-10-16, 20:58

http://nanowrimo.org

Awesome event. Write a 50 000 word novel in a month. Not easy, not difficult, hell of a lot of fun. Basically 2000 words a day. I got about half way last year before I realized that I really, really needed to study.

Anyway, I suggest everyone check it out. Also, if you do decide to try it out, feel free to use this service on my site:
http://andrewlb.com/nanowrimo

Seriously, try it out. More people who know about nanowrimo, the better.

Lord Raiden · 2004-10-17, 08:29

hehe. 50,000 words in a month? Dude, I did that in my first 3 weeks alone with my latest novel. Problem was, the second month things slowed down as I started getting into the tougher parts of the novel. Now it's slowed to a crawl as I'm having to really work hard to get through all the intrigue and other tough areas now. hehe. Writing novels is fun and challenging, but bloody hard at times too.

bubblehead · 2004-10-17, 14:40

I think I shall try it.

Though with my schedule, it is highly unlikely that I will succeed.

And I've never written a novel before, nor have I finished many short stories.

Aw shoot, I ought to at least START by being optimistic, not doubt myself before I've even begun.

So I'm not supposed to write anything before Nov. 1st, but I can plan it out, right? Hmmm... best to start with a idea...

-bubble out, pondering

Roots · 2004-10-17, 15:35

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Originally Posted by bubblehead

So I'm not supposed to write anything before Nov. 1st, but I can plan it out, right? Hmmm... best to start with a idea...

Uhh, how are they going to know if you started before November 1st?

I've already done a prologue to a story I want to finish writing, but I have no idea what the word count is. Can someone do me a favor and copy/paste the text at this link: http://www.allacrost.org/index.php?page=/text/Prologue into M$ Office and give me a word count? How many pages is 50,000 words approximately anyway?

Lord Raiden · 2004-10-17, 19:27

Using one of my own novels as a reference, it comes out to just about 74 pages, give or take a page. Of course that's using block paragraph rough draft format. If you use dialogue format (one mini paragraph per event, dialogue, or change of focus) it could be as much as 150 pages.

LoveOfAnime · 2004-10-17, 19:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roots

Uhh, how are they going to know if you started before November 1st?

I've already done a prologue to a story I want to finish writing, but I have no idea what the word count is. Can someone do me a favor and copy/paste the text at this link: http://www.allacrost.org/index.php?page=/text/Prologue into M$ Office and give me a word count? How many pages is 50,000 words approximately anyway?

Hey I copied and pasted. How does

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AndrewLB · 2004-10-17, 19:56

I got to 22000 words last year, and it was about 40 pages single spaced, so yeah, 80-something pages probably.

Anyway, tell your friends about this event (and, ya know, suggest the use of my novel posting website, heh), I've never managed to get someone offline to do it, but hey, it's worth a try.

Lord Raiden · 2004-10-17, 21:44

I actually write sci-fi as a hobby simply because it's so much fun writing and building the story, the charecters, the scenery, etc. The one I'm working on right now (as mentioned above) is called "Survival of the Lost Fleet" (I've posted up through chapter 32 in my writing section on my website linked in my sig if you want to read it) and is like 160k words at last headcount. Heck, I've got like 12 pages of notes which include something like 60+ unique charecters. I expect to have at least 60 more unique charecters as I continue to build out the other races and areas of the story. hehe. Now you talk about a challenge. Wow, that's a challenge. But so far it's been unbelievably fun!!

I can't wait to do my next novel, of which ironically enough, I've already got the notes for. It's called "Symbiosis", but I won't say much more. You'll just have to wait till I write it.

NeverRamza · 2004-10-18, 05:06

...I'll consider this. I haven't writen anything of quality in quite a long time.

Ombrenuit · 2004-10-19, 18:17

Geez, I have an idea, but I'm too nervous to turn my work in! My ideas are so out there in comparison to everyone elses...what kind of novels are they looking for?? Absolutely any kind?

AndrewLB · 2004-10-19, 21:15

Doesn't matter, so long as you write it starting Nov 1st and hopefully finish by the end of the month, or at least pass the 50 000 word mark by the end of the month.

Lord Raiden · 2004-10-19, 23:43

LOL. I might try and do this. I actually have a new book idea forming while I'm working on this current one, so I may explore that one a bit before the 1st of Nov and see if I can't pull it off.

Ombrenuit · 2004-10-20, 16:51

All right, I joined last night (admist the chaos of getting 5 hours of sleep, studying for two 2 day tests, writing a paper, and reading a novel...*snor*). I'm very excited about this, but I have too many stories I want to write! What I think I'm going to do is right around an environment I've been toying with for some time and see where it goes, but that means I'll have to improve my atmospheric writing. Anyway, I found a link that could be helpful for people planning on writing, but would like some help on the mechanics/creative portion of it :
http://www.troyst.edu/writingcenter/.../handouts.html

USB500 · 2004-10-21, 03:58

I think I'll join to share my writing talent with other people. I've done novel writing before, so I think the experience will help me in competing with you people.

AndrewLB · 2004-10-31, 12:34

Nanowrimo starts tomorrow. Just wanted to bump this up and see if anyone is still interested.

2004-10-16, 20:58	Link #1
AndrewLB Banned Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: University of Toronto Age: 38	National Novel Writing Month http://nanowrimo.org Awesome event. Write a 50 000 word novel in a month. Not easy, not difficult, hell of a lot of fun. Basically 2000 words a day. I got about half way last year before I realized that I really, really needed to study. Anyway, I suggest everyone check it out. Also, if you do decide to try it out, feel free to use this service on my site: http://andrewlb.com/nanowrimo Seriously, try it out. More people who know about nanowrimo, the better.

2004-10-19, 18:17	Link #10
Ombrenuit Day Dreams... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: A wish to live in Paris Age: 35	Geez, I have an idea, but I'm too nervous to turn my work in! My ideas are so out there in comparison to everyone elses...what kind of novels are they looking for?? Absolutely any kind? Last edited by Ombrenuit; 2004-10-19 at 19:12.

2004-10-17, 08:29	Link #2
Lord Raiden Uber Coffee for da win! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Middle of insanity	hehe. 50,000 words in a month? Dude, I did that in my first 3 weeks alone with my latest novel. Problem was, the second month things slowed down as I started getting into the tougher parts of the novel. Now it's slowed to a crawl as I'm having to really work hard to get through all the intrigue and other tough areas now. hehe. Writing novels is fun and challenging, but bloody hard at times too.

2004-10-17, 14:40	Link #3
bubblehead Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Age: 36	I think I shall try it. Though with my schedule, it is highly unlikely that I will succeed. And I've never written a novel before, nor have I finished many short stories. Aw shoot, I ought to at least START by being optimistic, not doubt myself before I've even begun. So I'm not supposed to write anything before Nov. 1st, but I can plan it out, right? Hmmm... best to start with a idea... -bubble out, pondering

2004-10-17, 19:27	Link #5
Lord Raiden Uber Coffee for da win! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Middle of insanity	Using one of my own novels as a reference, it comes out to just about 74 pages, give or take a page. Of course that's using block paragraph rough draft format. If you use dialogue format (one mini paragraph per event, dialogue, or change of focus) it could be as much as 150 pages.

2004-10-17, 19:56	Link #7
AndrewLB Banned Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: University of Toronto Age: 38	I got to 22000 words last year, and it was about 40 pages single spaced, so yeah, 80-something pages probably. Anyway, tell your friends about this event (and, ya know, suggest the use of my novel posting website, heh), I've never managed to get someone offline to do it, but hey, it's worth a try.

2004-10-17, 21:44	Link #8
Lord Raiden Uber Coffee for da win! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Middle of insanity	I actually write sci-fi as a hobby simply because it's so much fun writing and building the story, the charecters, the scenery, etc. The one I'm working on right now (as mentioned above) is called "Survival of the Lost Fleet" (I've posted up through chapter 32 in my writing section on my website linked in my sig if you want to read it) and is like 160k words at last headcount. Heck, I've got like 12 pages of notes which include something like 60+ unique charecters. I expect to have at least 60 more unique charecters as I continue to build out the other races and areas of the story. hehe. Now you talk about a challenge. Wow, that's a challenge. But so far it's been unbelievably fun!! I can't wait to do my next novel, of which ironically enough, I've already got the notes for. It's called "Symbiosis", but I won't say much more. You'll just have to wait till I write it.

2004-10-18, 05:06	Link #9
NeverRamza Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Michigan Age: 40	...I'll consider this. I haven't writen anything of quality in quite a long time.

2004-10-19, 21:15	Link #11
AndrewLB Banned Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: University of Toronto Age: 38	Doesn't matter, so long as you write it starting Nov 1st and hopefully finish by the end of the month, or at least pass the 50 000 word mark by the end of the month.

2004-10-19, 23:43	Link #12
Lord Raiden Uber Coffee for da win! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Middle of insanity	LOL. I might try and do this. I actually have a new book idea forming while I'm working on this current one, so I may explore that one a bit before the 1st of Nov and see if I can't pull it off.

2004-10-20, 16:51	Link #13
Ombrenuit Day Dreams... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: A wish to live in Paris Age: 35	All right, I joined last night (admist the chaos of getting 5 hours of sleep, studying for two 2 day tests, writing a paper, and reading a novel...snor). I'm very excited about this, but I have too many stories I want to write! What I think I'm going to do is right around an environment I've been toying with for some time and see where it goes, but that means I'll have to improve my atmospheric writing. Anyway, I found a link that could be helpful for people planning on writing, but would like some help on the mechanics/creative portion of it : http://www.troyst.edu/writingcenter/.../handouts.html

2004-10-21, 03:58	Link #14
USB500 facepalm.jpg Author Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Gensokyo Age: 40	I think I'll join to share my writing talent with other people. I've done novel writing before, so I think the experience will help me in competing with you people.

2004-10-31, 12:34	Link #15
AndrewLB Banned Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: University of Toronto Age: 38	Nanowrimo starts tomorrow. Just wanted to bump this up and see if anyone is still interested.