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NaNoWriMo

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EmpressOfTheGoldFlames · 07/09/2012 11:19

Hello

Is anyone doing NaNoWriMo this year?
I'm going to start it at least & hopefully finish it. I've got characters swirling around in my head at the moment & some glimpse of a possible plot...

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TunipTheVegedude · 28/11/2012 14:42

Well done GrendelsMum!

I would be happy to read drafts for people, but mine won't be ready for anyone to read until it's been through at least two full edits.

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Alameda · 28/11/2012 14:46

very well done everyone :)

have failed with only about 10000 words (not all about one beautiful torso) but will keep writing, at least nanowrimo got me started so well done me too, a bit, sort of

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Engelsemama · 28/11/2012 18:49

Well done grendelsmum

I'm still hanging in there! On 42,435. My brain is fried (on a course this week so too much listening) but determined to get my 2500 (at least) done today.

I'm going to do a late nighter tomorrow as I can't see myself getting anything done Friday while DS is awake.

BBL to update.

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GrendelsMum · 28/11/2012 19:57

Well, thank you very much people! Tunip - if you'd like to read last year's Nanonovel, now polished up and approaching completion, it would be very much appreciated.

Well done Alameda - 10,000's a huge achievement from scratch!

Best of luck for the final stretch, Engelsemama

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TunipTheVegedude · 28/11/2012 20:05

Would love to Grendelsmum, I'll PM you my email addy.

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Engelsemama · 28/11/2012 20:38

On 45.384 so just about on target.

have just had my thrilling chase (that has been playing in my head since I came up with my plotline) and now have a nice juicy death to describe, then tying up all my loose ends/justice is served and all that.

ALMOST THERE Grin (but going to bed now)

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TunipTheVegedude · 28/11/2012 20:49

Go Engelsemama! Grin

I have a bloody keyboard. I keep forgetting I'm supposed to be typing one-handed and my cut opens up again. I finally crossed the 30k barrier though.

Alameda, 10k is still a hefty chunk.

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FlyingAardvark · 28/11/2012 22:27

Well Done to those that have already finshed!

Good Luck to those still going!

Also Well Done to those that aren't going to get to 50000 but have still written something.

I'm on just over 47000 so looking good for getting it finished.

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Penelope1980 · 29/11/2012 19:54

Congrats to you that have already fininshed! I am hoping to get to 40,000 today, although had written 19,000 of those before Nov.

In other news I got my first manuscript back from the assessor. It was a really good thing to have done - he said it's unpublishable in its current form and that I should totally re-write two characters, but that my main character is well done and have other strengths. So, that gives me hope. Now to decide whether to keep writing novel B, or do another injection of work on novel A. Decisions ...

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Engelsemama · 29/11/2012 20:57

I've just hit 48,000 and this last bit is killing me. I'm really having to spin it out now!

maybe a beer will help Hmm

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Engelsemama · 29/11/2012 22:16

Almost, almost - 550 to go

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TunipTheVegedude · 29/11/2012 22:17

Go on!

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Engelsemama · 29/11/2012 23:07

I am officially a winner! Just scrambling before I submit. finished before midnight, but haven't submitted it yet so will go in as 30th november. acn enjoy myself tomorrow now Smile

50, 120

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KinkyDoritoWithJingleBellsOn · 30/11/2012 07:15

Engels

Thanks Thanks Thanks Thanks Wine Wine Wine

Grin

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LoopsInHoops · 30/11/2012 08:31

Oh God I'm over it now. 48K, it's Friday 4.30pm here...

Cannot. Be. Bothered.

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Engelsemama · 30/11/2012 10:14

Go on Loops !

48k? It would be rude not. Grin

Thank you kinky Smile

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LoopsInHoops · 30/11/2012 10:59

49813...

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TunipTheVegedude · 30/11/2012 11:03
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GrendelsMum · 30/11/2012 11:06

Congratulations, Engels! really really well done!

Keep going Loops on Hoops!

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LoopsInHoops · 30/11/2012 11:20

50031!!!!

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Engelsemama · 30/11/2012 12:33

Well done Loops !

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TunipTheVegedude · 30/11/2012 12:53

Congratulations Loops Grin

Is that three winners so far - Loops, Engelsemama, and GrendelsMum? With FlyingAardvark still in the running.

I'm having a much better writing day today. I am back to typing with both hands and it's flowing at a more respectable speed. Perhaps you winners would be kind enough to pop in over the next couple of weeks to urge me on till I get there? Smile

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TunipTheVegedude · 30/11/2012 14:14
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LoopsInHoops · 30/11/2012 14:16

Will certainly stay right here with you tunip, not long now, you'll be there :)

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Engelsemama · 30/11/2012 18:52

Thanks for the blog link tunip - love it!

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