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Ok, I cheated again. But X is really really difficult.
When I say Extreme Writing, I'm talking about NaNo and the like where people batter their keyboards for a month and try to get as many words down as possible, polishing later on.
I've never attempted NaNo because I'm usually in the middle of a second draft when it comes around. I quite like the idea of the challenge but then I worry the pressure would be too much. Maybe I'll try it one day and find out.
Have you ever tried NaNo? How did you find it?
I did NaNo last Nov and found it a great buzz especially with the spirit of the community which helps. However, I am just beginning to sort through the results - hope it hasn't resulted in a car crash!
ReplyDeleteThe support of the community does sound good.
DeleteGood luck with resulting work!
I'd love to do it!
ReplyDeleteMaybe this Novemember...
DeleteI've done and 'won' NaNo for seven years. I've only had one year that the fruits of my labor were mostly rotten, but that was due to the fact that I was working tons of hours along with my usual volunteer heavy month AND trying to write 50k in 30 days.
ReplyDeleteIt was still a good experience as far as writing practice because I did a lot of playing around with different characters and setting descriptions. There might be enough good bits in there to cut down to a novella if I ever get the time.
If you've never tried it, I do recommend it even if only for connecting with other writers in your region.
I may be brave enough to give it a go one day!
DeleteI love NaNo. I mean, I write every day, anyway (except not usually THAT many words), but it's a good motivator because I know so many other people are doing the same thing I am.
ReplyDeleteI write most days. I just worry that knowing I HAVE to will make me want to run away and hide.
DeleteI've participated in and won it a bunch of times. It's a lot of fun and a big challenge but so worth it! They also have Camp NaNo if the summer months work better for your schedule. :)
ReplyDeleteI imagine it feels great to actually finish it.
DeleteI actually just finished doing the April session of Camp NaNo. I thought I wouldn't like it, but turns out I'm really good at writing with a deadline and with a whole group! Everyone is very supportive and I love it. I've done it 6 times! :)
ReplyDelete6 times? You must like it if you keep going back.
DeleteAll these comments are encouraging. I am a bit of a chicken and havent tried it. Yet?
ReplyDeleteI'm a chicken too!
DeleteI've taken part a few times, finished twice, but the third time other things took over. I've always found it fun, if a bit frantic in the middle of the month for some reason. Lots of support and it feels amazing to finish by the deadline.
ReplyDeleteI can imagine I'd start off ok but then by the middle I'd be 20,000 words behind and panicking.
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