The formula is deceptively simple, and 1,667 words a day seems like a very reasonable target. What could possibly go wrong?
I’ll be able to answer that first-hand by December 1st after completing my first venture into NaNoWriMo.
My goal is to complete a novel set in Runes of Gallidon, as well as at least plot out (if not draft) a short story and a novella. Each work has a protagonist that will appear in the other works, but they will all stand as independent works of fiction.
I’ve never written a novel before, much less tried writing this many integrated stories before. But I’m not stupid. I know an undertaking of this magnitude requires preparation.
Writing application? Check: Liquid Story
Data file backup system? Check: MozyPro
On the go access to current files? Check: Jungle Drive
Multiple configured platforms for writing? Check. Home desktop, work desktop, laptop, netbook.
Voice recognition software that automatically corrects grammar mistakes, suggests dialogue edits, and orders coffee and crumpets wirelessly via Starbucks’ RFID ordering system? Ummmmm…
It’s 36 hours to insanity. Look for updates on my way to the crazy house.
Don’t forget to turn off Twitter ;)
You go, Scott!
Doing my best to ignore twitter (and my RSS, and my inbox, and that stack of books on my desk, and…).
Thanks for the support! : )