So a lady at church tells me about Nanowrimo, which is short for National Novel Writer's Month. They are a non-profit website dedicated to helping writers write. The ghist is that you have 30 days to produce a novel-length draft of 50,000 words, or approximately 150 pages. You sign up on the website and starting November 1, start kicking out the words. This is supposed to be unedited--the key is output so put your inner critics and inner editors aside, locking them in the closet until November 30. Furthermore, it is supposed to be a new work, not that novel you've been working on for four years.
The website says that of the 100,000 last year who signed up, 15,000 accomplished the goal, so it isn't easy, but it is attainable. When you submit your work for counting purposes, there is an online scrambler that protects your content, so there is no fear of plagiarism. I'm taking the challenge, and I invite all my literary friends to do likewise. (Tiffany, Melissa, this means you!)
GI Joe
I had a lot of fun with this movie. If you are looking for a heady plot, with deep-seated emotion, look elsewhere. This was an action ride from start to finish, with a constant stream of explosions throughout. The goal of this film must have been to deal with backstory in as efficient manner possible. And it worked. ***
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Am I in an alternate universe???? You blogged before your wife???
I've heard of NaNoWriMo but never participated...between PT conferences and Homecoming, etc, who knows if I could be rigorous with my writing? At the same time, you're right that it's worth a shot!
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