The Month-Long "Write In" - NaNoWriMo Prep

A lot of places (bookstores, libraries) that get involved in NaNoWriMo host "write ins," or days when NaNo's get together at a time and location to write together in person. Well, considering the diversity of our community, I would like to dedicate this space to one big "write in" for the duration of November! The concept is simple: when you get on your computer to write for NaNo, hop on this thread and check in. If anyone else is on, everyone can strike up a little pow-wow and have a virtual write-in! Any and all discussions are welcome, and feedback/idea swapping is all but mandatory!

8 years agoReply

Love this idea Andrew! :) I am currently in chilling writing the next chapter of my NaNo right now. :) Writing like a mad fiend so I can relax for a few days. :p

8 years agoReply

I'm writing right now too... I saw an old friend on Halloween night so I didn't have a chance to begin 'til now. I'm curious to see how much I can write this year... My job itself affords me 60 boring hours every week where I can just write the whole time to keep myself occupied!

8 years agoReply

Coen Wonder

Proof-reading some paragraphs that I have written:)

8 years agoReply

the word "proof-reading" does not exist for me during NaNo..otherwise I would never get to 50,000 words lol

8 years agoReply

Coen Wonder

@Stefani Michelle, ha-ha. That's quite true! But sometimes it just happens!XD

8 years agoReply

@Coen Wonder, I have to literally force myself not to reopen previous chapters so I don't edit or proof-read. lol One year I had my sister lock the documents so I couldn't go back in. The struggle is real.

8 years agoReply

@Stefani Michelle, I try to proof-read while I write, or I get crazy bogged-down (as could be expected) if I ever try to go back and revise the mess that is a NaNo project!

8 years agoReply

Do you guys write here on the site, or use a word-processing program and shift it over here when you're ready? I'm curious...

8 years agoReply

I love using Scrivener, then I just shift it over whenever I think I am at a good stopping point for the chapter. :)

8 years agoReply

Huh, that's a really cool program! I had never heard of it before and just looked it up, it looks like it's worth a try!

8 years agoReply

@Andrew Knight, Yeah I actually found it my 1st year doing NaNo, I've used it ever since. I really really enjoy it for my larger stories. Hope you enjoy it as much! I think you get a 30 day trial free because of NaNoWriMo so you can try it out before purchasing it.

8 years agoReply

Oh, very cool! I'll try it on my home computer for sure, I like the way you can set up some side-by-sides for notes and such.

8 years agoReply

shnuffeluv

I use Google Drive...I did last year, too, and it's a good thing, since my main USB busted in August...I have quite a few things I would like to recover, but it's upward of $100. ='( So now I prefer to rely on a cloud that can't malfunction as easily.

8 years agoReply

sar-low

Sitting at school lunch writing a novel. Not exactly how I pictured my november. good luck to everyone.

8 years agoReply

Same. I write during my spare at school

8 years agoReply

I am writing while I am at work! :D Probably shouldn't be but meh. :) It's slow today.

8 years agoReply

@Stefani Michelle, At least it'll past the time!

8 years agoReply

sar-low

@Stefani Michelle, I pretty much skipped my first class to write. If my debate teacher found out i would be in mild trouble. I am going to skip my comp class to write. we are starting a new project so i can fake that i am working.

8 years agoReply

@sar-low, That's some serious dedication

8 years agoReply

@sar-low, don't skip class! just stay up late :p

8 years agoReply

shnuffeluv

@sar-low, I would never have the guts to do that. Luckily I've had a day off school today, so I'm trying to get as ahead as possible. I'll be starving myself on and off, I can tell.

8 years agoReply

sar-low

@shnuffeluv, @nicole armas @stefani michelle the teacher loves me. she offred for me to skip class today to practice my interp peice . and my debate teacher is super loose about his rules. Not that i try but i may be a bit of a teachers pet. I think it is because I am polite.

8 years agoReply

Frances

Someone bully me into this next chapter, I am draaaaaaagging. And I can't do coffee because I need sleep because toddler. heeeeeeeelp.

8 years agoReply

You can do it! I have faith in you!

8 years agoReply

Bobby

We're in this together right now! I have a grand total of 31 words counting my 3 word title... It's grind time

8 years agoReply

Sophia Laney

You can do it! Take it word by word. letter by letter.

8 years agoReply

You need a pep talk? A pep talk is what you get. Now, I guess the regular approach would be to say "Woo-Hoo! You've got in you!!" or "There's no question you can do it!", but I prefer something like "JUST GET YOUR FREAKING FINGERS MOVING!!". Did that help? Yeah, I didn't think so.

8 years agoReply

Frances

@HoldenKern, bahaha!!! honestly that last one is what i really needed, for reals dude *double thumbs up*

8 years agoReply

@Frances, Always happy to virtually scream at people.

8 years agoReply

Frances

okidokie, finally got down to it. 1544 words tonight so far and I haven't finished the chapter yet. Now we're cooking with gas.

8 years agoReply

@Frances, 643 words and that's not even a fraction of the chapter. But good job to you, though! Me, on the other hand...

8 years agoReply

After I make dinner I'll get to the grind with you guys... I only have 1800 or so words, need to pick it up!!

8 years agoReply

May I join by any chance? I have the impressive total of 286 words. Hip Hip! *Hooray*

8 years agoReply

@HoldenKern, jump right on in! Are you working on your NaNo project?

8 years agoReply