Way back in November 2006, Ken and I had been living in the Adirondacks for 11 months, and I decided to launch a NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writer's Month) group in our local area. I worked as a writer when we were living in the Boston area, but since moving I had done a minimum of writing. (Too much outdoors to explore and I was working as a NYS licensed hiking guide, of all things.) I advertised widely for the NaNoWriMo event and a crew assembled. Because we are so thinly populated in our town, our group members, once we were all gathered together, hailed from a number of surrounding towns. Gosh, I think at least 4 towns in addition to our huge town, which is humungous in area compared to suburban towns in urban areas, with a population of only 2,000.
We were an enthusiastic, adventure-crazed group, with members ranging from ages 25-72. I could wax on about our writing forays and celebrations, held in libraries, pubs, restaurants, and bookstores, but maybe I'll reveal all at a later time.
The point is, I'm experiencing a drive to plunge into novel-writing at this moment in time.
So on with it, of course.
I'm supported and encouraged by Michelle Stockard Miller, who is hosting a 2-month novel-writing event, entitled "Sit Down and Write #10."
If you are at all curious, do follow the link.
Have you ever participated in NaNoWriMo, or something like it? Group support for writing is so helpful, from my experience with it. Pure synergy.
I think I will begin tomorrow morning--or tonight.
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That is wonderful, Judith. I agree with Michelle Stockard Miller that you need two months around the holidays.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy writing just things like in the blog and even work, tracking what I am work on. But I never wanted to go any further than that with it.
Hi Tracy,
DeleteYes, a few more days, a few more weeks makes it a bit more doable.
But, Tracy, I would think you would have an idea for a mystery or a procedural up your sleeve--maybe after you retire. :)
I'm amazed that you had so much interest for your group within a quite small number of inhabitants. J used to go to the Edinburgh writers group - and the group used to come to us once a year for a huge lunch and to sit in our old garden - good fun, but now he has retired he apparently has no time for writing!
ReplyDeleteWell, Katrina, he does sound very busy lately. Does he read more books per year than when he was teaching?
DeleteYes, he is reading loads of books, some that he has been wanting to get to for years. He has become a reader - not a writer! Much more relaxing though.
DeleteKatrina,
DeleteHow wonderful for Jack to finally read books he's been wanting to devour. I agree with you that reading is so very relaxing!! And it's a cure, an absolute cure for everything you can think of.
Best wishes—I like the idea of NaNoWriMo but never come close to having the time to commit. Maybe some day. Hope it goes well for you!
ReplyDeleteHi Jane,
DeleteIf you find a group of like-minded NaNoWriMo enthusiasts, you will be sure to enjoy the adventure.