So; NaNoWriMo?

[panik]

Never done this, never really given it much thought before, tbh but, being in the prep stages of a novel that'll probably start getting written in November anyway...

If you've done NaNoWriMo -
If you're thinking of doing NaNoWriMo -
If you've never done it and never , ever intend to ever have anything to do with NaNoWriMo...

Have you got any thoughts? What are the advantages/disadvantages (bearing in mind I'm going to be writing this thing anyway, challenge or no challenge)? I'm really interested in thoughts, experiences, opinions...

Comments

[hawk-soaring.livejournal.com]

This year will be year 5 for me. I love doing NaNo. I have no idea what I'm going to write going in (usually) and just WRITE. Last year I had an opening scene in my head and it wound up taking on a life of its own and was immensely fun to write. I usually go to the forums, pick up a ton of challenges, and see how many insane ideas I can fit into it. It can be a blast if you let it be and don't get bogged down in the fact that you really don't have time to worry about every word that goes on the page. Good luck, with your novel!

[gillyp.livejournal.com]

Well, I don;t need challenges; I already know what I'm going to write, I'm just planning and trying to work out the basics right now. I was just trying to decide, since I'm already writing this novel, if there were any advantages to signing up to NaNo...

Good luck, with your novel!
Thanks. You too!