Tag Archives: National Novel Writing Month

NaNo–Day 30

I have validated my novel. It is 50,002 words. My fifth NaNo is complete.

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NaNo–Day 27

The end is near! I have less than 2,00 words to go, but I still have several scenes left to write before I reach the end. My word count is 48,197. Happy Thanksgiving!

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NaNo–Day 25

I had a successful writing session at Seed Coworking today. I wrote over 4,000 words. My word count is 47,248. Maybe I shouldn’t have extended the third test because now I’m not even close to finishing the scenes I have left. Oh well. I will continue this novel until I reach “El Fin.”

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NaNo–Day 23

Staying hydrated with water, raspberry hot chocolate, and Sprite. I’ve always loved the raspberry hot chocolate at Grounds for Thought, so I decided to buy raspberry syrup and try making them at home. Best. Idea. Ever. My word count is now 43,229.

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NaNo–Day 22

My word count is 42,135. My characters have almost found the secret treasure. Maybe they will find it tomorrow. I had a great time at the midnight showing of “Hunger Games: Catching Fire.” And I even finished reading “Big Ray: A Novel” by Michael Kimball.    

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NaNo–Day 21

Sadly I only thought about my novel yesterday and didn’t write. I did have fun at the Write-In at Seed Coworking and boosted my word count. At the end of my writing session today, I have 40,921 words. It is strange to think that in less than 10,000 words, the first draft of this novel …

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NaNo–Day 19

In my writing session this morning, my shipwrecked characters were either rescued or found the island. And in the process, one of my characters was blinded. My word count is now 36,186 words. I’m really looking forward to the Write-In tonight at Seed Coworking.

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NaNo–Day 18

My characters are struggling to pass the third test. At 31,705 words, the novel is cruising along. Check out this NaNo video from John Green.

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NaNo–Day 17

My word count is 30,024. I wrote on my phone and in my tornado shelter.

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NaNo–Day 16

My word count is 28,149. I had an awesome time at Winter Wheat. Every panel I attended was amazing.

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