Thus I naturally have decided to add more to my work schedule! But not just extra work, this is special and different. Since my freshman year in college, I found out about National Novel Writing Month (aka NaNoWriMo) from my lovely friend, but unfortunately, never had time to participate. Don't get me wrong, I've been writing stories since I was eight. I started writing my first novel-length story when I was ten (granted, it's now my most challenging work because it has a lot of holes from thinking too much), and finished my first full novel at 14, then finishing two shorter ones by 16. Put simply, I feel like I'm capable of writing another novel and love the opportunity. To me, it is just fun to get the words out of my head and onto paper. I've published only in small journals (read this as little nothings) and haven't won any awards for my writing, but I have always gotten high marks in my Creative Writing classes-- even in London-- so don't let that fool you!
I will now be writing 1,667 words a day, which should be doable. This blog for the time being will become my stresses and failures, but also my reliefs and successes. It will be a creative break from the norm and allow me to enter my mind into the land of make-believe. A place where I should go more often, but am unfortunately too lame to do so.
Last night, I brainstormed parts of the story, but I won't go too far into brainstorming because I will allow the story to take me. It fell WONDERFUL to simply create the characters and think up tension. I can't wait to start writing tomorrow!
Wish me luck, and I'll keep you posted!
