The Egotistical Priest
An irreverent and opinionated discussion of the many classes
in the World of Warcraft gaming universe.
NaNoWriMo
by Vonya
Some of you may have noticed a shiny new icon in my sidebar – yup, I’m doing NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) this year. NaNoWriMo is a worldwide event where everyday people stop saying “some day I’ll write a novel” and say “this month, I’m writing a novel” instead. 50,000 words, all done within the confines of a single month, November.
This is my first year participating – I’ve run into roadblocks such as, “I just don’t have time” and “What’s the point of writing in a hurry? I can take that idea and write it slow, and do a good job on it instead”
Ignore the irony there, that I still haven’t done the slow, good job on it.
This year, I decided to just…do it. (No, that doesn’t mean I just bought a new pair of shoes). I pinched my nose shut and dove headfirst. I created a NaNoWriMo account (Whiskerwing, in case anyone’s interested), I put a little icon on my sidebar, and I’m telling everyone I know that I’m doing it. I even put up fliers at work.
Why? So that in Week 2, when I wish I could just forget the whole thing, my shame will keep me going.
That’s the plan, anyway.
THIS year, however, there’s an added hurdle, and goodness, it’s a doozie.
Maybe you’ve heard of it? Little thing called Wrath of the Lich King?
Yeah. Smack dab in the middle of the month I’m supposed to be writing almost two thousand words a day during.
Feel free to mock my foolishness, because I don’t intend to do what so many NaNoWriMo Warcrafters are doing, and wait until December to get the expansion. Oh no, I couldn’t possibly make such a reasonable decision.
Nope, not this girl.
However, something DOES have to give. A little here, a little there (sadly, the boss won’t give me paid time off. Aw, shucks).
As a result, Ego may not be quite as regular as I would like for the month of November. It’s not that I don’t love you – all my other hobbies are going to be taking far more severe hits.
I’m trying to spend extra time NOW to make posts I can just slap up, but I can’t guarantee anything.
Bre over at Gun Lovin’ Dwarf Chick is joining me in this insanity, along with everyone’s favorite caustic wit, Hannelore. At Bre’s suggestion, we’ve created a Ning group for all the Warcraft fans doing the NaNoWriMo crazy dance – World of Wordcraft. Membership’s open to anyone who loves warcraft and writing, whether you’re planning on joining NaNoWriMo or just want to observe the effects of stress and caffeine on the amateur novel author.
October 7th, 2008
[...] Amber wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptSome of you may have noticed a shiny new icon in my sidebar – yup, I’m doing NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) this year. NaNoWriMo is a worldwide event where everyday people stop saying “some day I’ll write a novel” and say “this month, I’m writing a novel” instead. 50,000 words, all done within the confines of a single month, November. This is my first year participating – I’ve run into roadblocks such as, “I just don’t have time” and “What’s the point of writing in a hurry? I can take that idea and write it slow, and do a good job on it instead” Ignore the irony there, that I still haven’t done the slow, good job on it. This year, I decided to just…do it. (No, that doesn’t mean I just bought a new pair of shoes). I pinched my nose shut and dove headfirst. I created a NaNoWriMo account (Whiskerwing, [...] [...]
October 7th, 2008
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October 7th, 2008
“Membership’s open to anyone who loves warcraft and writing, whether you’re planning on joining NaNoWriMo or just want to observe the effects of stress and caffeine on the amateur novel author.”
Free entertainment. It is better than watching monkeys at the zoo flinging poo!
October 7th, 2008
I’ve put off NaNoWriMo for a few years too and decided this year was the year I was going to fail at it. Good Luck!
October 7th, 2008
Hmmm….maybe I’ll fail at NoNoWriMo this year as well…gods know, I’ve started and left off more novel ideas than I care to count.
@Bre
I’m not sure about that, monkeys flinging poo is pretty entertaining…
October 7th, 2008
I’m debating whether or not to try this. I did Nanowrimo a long time ago back in college. This whole networking thing and having people look over your shoulder makes me a little nervous! I’ll probably put the effort in, but in my own place and not online for all to see.
October 7th, 2008
Best of luck to all of you.
October 8th, 2008
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October 8th, 2008
You go girl! We’ll be watching, to cheer you on! =)
October 8th, 2008
quote: “we’ve created a Ning group”
I have no idea what that means, but I am pretty sure I wish I could do that too.
Some people say that it is about the journey and not the destination. But some people are morons too. Identify what holds meaning for you. Set your goals; and hit the open road. Nothing tastes better than a manna biscuit AFTER a fight; and nothing sounds worse than the ringing F flat *dung* that comes from abandoning a quest.
~V
October 8th, 2008
this is my first year. i’ve joined the ning. the sheer peer pressure is certainly…well, at least i have multiple pairs of brown pants.
October 13th, 2008
I signed up! Are we gonna for a WoW NaNoWriMo group? http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/user/410683
October 20th, 2008
I’m doing NaNoWriMo this year too!! This will be my fifth year, though I’ve only won once. Life keeps getting in my way. I’m a little worried about Wrath of the Lich King coming out in mid-November. I hope not to get so distracted that my Novel fails by the wayside.
Good luck to all who’re doing NaNoWriMo this year!! My name is KristynMarie on NaNoWriMo’s site!
October 24th, 2008
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