As it goes with many projects, this one failed to get off the ground. I could blame job searching, or some other ethereal excuse, but the pure fact is that I was not ready to commit to the project. I am thinking of doing the Nanowrimo this year (2014)...that only gives me 30 days to write a 50,000 word novel. I think I can do it...IF I can get into a rhythm and keep focused on the task. Very big IFs. I do not have the emotional distractions I had in 2011 nor is survival an issue as I am taken care of. Really the only thing holding me back from completing any writing task is me. It is time for me to get my literary big-boy-panties on and start getting into a rhythm/habit/ritual to get me ready for the project. My plan is to use this space to brainstorm my story and maybe begin to get some ideas down on paper (virtual or otherwise). by getting in the habit of writing something daily, perhaps I can find my focus and get a novel project completed.
This would be my first attempt at writing a novel though not my first experience writing. I can think of nothing but writing...from the time I get up to the time I lay down and in many cases for a couple of hours after.
If any have advice for me in preparation for Nanowrimo, please feel free to either comment here or send me an email-- xopherrei@icloud.com.
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