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October 23, 2006

What Was I Thinking?

So after meeting Big Stupid Tommy at the recent bloggy get together, I was over perusing his site and ran across this post about National Novel Writing Month.

I naturally hit the link and started reading. Then I decided it sounded like fun. Then I decided to sign up...

Yes, I am out of my ever loving mind. What could I have been thinking? I've never written anything longer than a school paper. And lately I've not written anything more strenuous than (admittedly long winded) blog posts.

I have no idea what I'm going to write. No clue what kind of story (I've already changed my mind 16 times in the last 3 days since signing up). I may end up with a word count of 100... And I'm sure this will be the beginning and end of my career as the great American novelist.

In any case, it should be fun - once I figure out what I want to write about...

Posted by: Teresa in Books at 04:55 AM | Comments (9) | Add Comment
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1 When I read that I thought, that is a good way of thinking of it, just giving it a shot.

Wish I could do something like that but I wonder if a) my hands would hold up with all the writing I do at work; and b) would I have the time, given that we're heading into our busy season at both home and work.

I'd love to do this in January when things are dull and quiet and hybernation turns my thoughts to fantasy.

Posted by: michele at October 23, 2006 06:34 AM (FRjNx)

2 For me, it's a conscious effort to get off my tail and write something. Anything.

Will you be posting the results here?

Posted by: Tommy at October 23, 2006 12:38 PM (CoVxv)

3 Oh yeah, I'll be telling everyone weekly how little I've managed to accomplish. *grin*

Posted by: Teresa at October 23, 2006 12:43 PM (o4pJS)

4 wow. November is a bad month for me, too. But someday, I suppose. Good luck!

Posted by: caltechgirl at October 23, 2006 04:22 PM (r0kgl)

5 I can't do fiction. I can't even imagine. I can't wait to see what you come up with!

Posted by: Bou at October 24, 2006 11:22 AM (iHxT3)

6 Okay- I took the plunge....

Care to drown together?

Posted by: Rave at October 24, 2006 06:36 PM (Fir0Z)

7 If you can keep it to exactly 100 words, it may not be much of a novel, but it will be a nice fit with the 100 Word Stories Podcast.