NanoWriMo Journal

So, I've dusted off the cobwebs of my profile at nanowrimo, but I'm not sure I can take part in this (what will be my fifth nano). Last year's effort consisted of me changing my novel about one third of the way through. The worst thing about that is I ended up with 18,000 words of one story and 32,000 words of another, neither of which were finished, nor material that I ended up working with.

I'm apprehensive about this year, not because I don't have any ideas: just that we'll be soaking up some winter sun slap bang in the middle of it all, and I'm not particularly keen to give myself a daily deadline whilst we're away.

So, this year, I'm going to write, but probably not dance to the tune of nanowrimo. If I get to the target of 50,000 words, I'll be very surprised. November is a go-go month this year. We'll see what happens.

Scribbling

As a writer, there are so many interesting projects I want to do, so much I want to write, yet so very little time. (not a cliche at all!)

October is one such month with so many different projects I want to get my teeth into. And because I don't want to miss any deadlines, I've given myself a task list to keep up with these writing projects.

The first of these is to write the romantic suspense novel of around 50,000 words, so this morning, I've worked up a storyline, and I'm going to develop characters and plot throughout the rest of the day. Unfortunately, I don't have all week to work on this non-stop, as the day job and other commitments are going to interfere - therefore, no set word goals - just writing when I can sit at my desk.

Deadlines/projects for October in order of date due:

1. Draft romance novel.
2. 28th October - Sweet and soothing short story <2000 words
3. 29th October - Short story <1000 words
4. Travel writing feature

It's enough to keep me busy for a bit!

Le Weekend et Les Livres*

It's weekend time! It's been such a hectic week, and not all about writing either. I've been neglecting my blog, and reading others in return. So I'm going to reserve my place at the weekend table with a cuppa and a book. Time to relax and maybe even get some writing done!

*I hope I've got the French grammar right. Anybody checking? No. Good! :-)

Versatile Blogger Award

I'm absolutely delighted to have been picked by  JoAnna (Helen) for nominating me for the Versatile Blogger award. The rules for accepting the award are to:

1. Personally thank the person who nominated you for the award and link back to them in your post.
2. Share seven things about yourself.
3. Pass the award along to 15 recently discovered blogs.


As I've recently shared ten things about myself for the write campaign, which were mostly around the theme of my childhood. I thought I'd make this more current.

1. I'm in the throes of planning a new romantic suspense novel...
2. ...for which I've just bought myself a wonderful new notebook.
3. My honours degree is in Marketing; Masters in Urban Policy.
4. I work from home, which allows me time to write.
5. First drafts are written using my Neo AlphaSmart.
6. My first academic interest was the solar system when I was seven years old...
7. ...which led to a lifelong passion for science fiction (and possibly Doctor Who!)



I now have to nominate other recently discovered blogs for this award. Here are some of the wonderful people I've met, some in both blogland and on twitter.

1. Elliot Grace
2. Samantha Verant
3.1000thMonkey
4.Madelinemora-summonte
5.CreepyQueryGirl
6.Lisa Potts
7. Brynne
8.Lola Sharp
9.Paula S Jordan
10.Pamela Mason
11.AliBacon
12.Alison O'Neill Hess
13.Jamie Harrington
14.Bridget Straub
15.D J Kirkby