If my characters could talk minus my input I would be in BIG trouble. I can't believe NaNoWriMo is approaching. I have a manuscript I want to finish before starting since I want to write a new story in November. I have a long list of To Do's but I have to move them aside and finish this story ASAP.

It's my goal to have at least two weeks to prep for NaNo. Here I go...again...why do I do this to myself?
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NaNoWriMo | National Novel Writing Month | Ja'Nese Dixon
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I'm indecisive.

Not planning is already irritating me. I normally write with my binder close by, character names identified, a basic outline of the chapters, etc. So, my indecision stems from wondering whether I should give myself a day or so to get a basic outline together.

Pros:
  • I write faster once I have an idea of where I'm going.
  • My rewrites are limited.
  • I feel more comfortable with the content, i.e., storyline, characters, plot, etc.
Cons:
  • Writing 50,000 words in one month is a lot of writing. Thus, I would lose time.
  • The point of NaNoWriMo is to embrace the unknown and forge ahead.
  • Outlining is time consuming. Thus, again, I would lose time.
I plan to decide tonight. I could plan for the next couple of days and plan a writing day on Saturday.

We shall see...
I am updating my 2010 NaNoWriMo page daily. Click here to see my current word count and my progress. I just love the little potato dude.
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Day 2 and after a long night I'm ready to write. I worked until early this morning getting to know the characters in "African Emerald". It's a process that helps me write and connect with the goals of each character. And while working I received an email from my writing mentor.

For the writers that visit my blog, do you have a writing mentor?

I met my mentor during NaNoWriMo last year. She is AWESOME! One of the techniques I use to develop my characters I learned from her. She sends me articles and information about writing materials. We share our stories and are supportive of one another. It is invaluable.
I will write today. Yesterday I wrote less than 600 words, but I needed to spent some time pulling together my cast of characters and ironing out my plot. I'm excited about this story. I intend keep you all posted.

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"Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart."  - William Wordsworth
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