Q: Charlotte, last year you created a write-in game that turned into a 25,000-word story! What exactly was this writing exercise, and what ever became of the story?
A: I can’t really remember how it started, but some of us decided to
Posted by: Lindsey Grant on 11/17/2008
Q: Charlotte, last year you created a write-in game that turned into a 25,000-word story! What exactly was this writing exercise, and what ever became of the story?
A: I can’t really remember how it started, but some of us decided to
Posted by: Chris Baty on 11/17/2008
I'm the final set of proofreading eyeballs on the celebrity pep talk emails before they go out, so I get my pep on a little bit early. I read Janet Fitch's pep talk today (due in your inbox tomorrow), and it really changed my story for the better. Try a character shove! You'll be glad you did. This will make sense tomorrow, I promise.
Thinking about celebrity author pep talks made me remember Neil Gaiman's pep talk from last year, which was so good we would send out again this year if we weren't already so blessed with a bounty of new pep talkers. If you're still stuck in the 20,000s and wondering if you should really keep going, please check it out.
Also, I totally agree with WrimoRadio producer Diane: Your answers to the Question of the Week for this Monday's WrimoRadio are absolutely hilarious.
Making my move in the 30K Before Bedtime on Wednesday Rally,
Chris
Posted by: Chris Baty on 11/17/2008
Today on WrimoRadio, we’ll hear your answers to our Question of the Week. Thanks to everyone who responded—your answers were fantastic! Once again, we’ll visit with our NYC Nanos, who describe what to expect in Week Three and relate a NaNo anecdote of serious badliness that is very appropriate for this week.
Posted by: Heather Dudley on 11/18/2008
Get your copy of No Plot? No Problem! by Chris Baty, the official guide to NaNoWriMo. Buy it in the NaNo store, at BetterWorld.com, Amazon, or your local shop!