It is National Novel Writing Month or "NaNoWriMo". November is the chosen month when aspiring writers, or anyone who wants to challenge themselves, accept the daunting task of writing a 50,000 word novel in only 30 days. That's about 1,667 words a day. I have always found some excuse to not participate, since I was "too busy" catching up on my TiVo, or too tired from staring at documents all day at work. But this month I am determined to glue myself to a chair and write, write, write. Will my work be a literary masterpiece? Probably not. In fact, I'm betting that it won't be, and that's okay. The point isn't to spend countless hours on scrupulous editing, and detailed notes and rewrites. That is what December, January and February are for.
Each day I am going to write as much as I can, hoping to write close to the 1,667 words a day mark. I encourage each one of you that ever thought about writing, or are just seeking a challenge to "mix up" everyday life, to participate. You can register at NaNoWriMo.org. The more honest you are with yourself, and the less fear you bring to the page, the better your story will be. But that is way more easier said than done when your mind starts questioning and doubting (believe me, I KNOW).
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