I have one week left to prepare for this year’s NaNoWriMo contest. So far, I’ve written three quarters of my outline and am struggling to figure out how this story is going to end. Usually, I have a general idea of how my stories are going to end before I write the first word. But this time, the ending is elusive.
Coming up with a title was also difficult. This story has a strong paranormal element, plus plenty of family and legal drama. As of now, my working title is Unfinished Business. This might change as I delve deeper into the story. I’ve decided not to worry about it right now.
The outline I’ve created so far is very detailed, almost a novelette. So I have plenty of material to keep me going throughout November. The question is, will it be enough to create a 50,000+ rough draft? I’m hopeful.
This year, I plan to attack this contest a bit differently. I’m not going to use my computer. Rather, I’m going to use my Neo, which has been gathering dust for a while. The problem I’ve had (aside from the blocks) in past contests is my obsession with editing as well as daily word count.
Last year, I reached the 30K mark. This year, I’d like to meet or surpass 50K.
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Seems we’ve got some similarities, I was struggling for an ending too. I thought about, wrote about and spoke about to my girlfriend and other people and couldn’t work it out. In the end, it was just drinking on a Friday night that gave it to me.
Best of luck hitting the 50k.
I’m having trouble with the middle.
I know how it will end, but have been slack. Only considered the first two chapters.
Ben: Ideas often come when you least expect them. Best of luck for you, too.
Lee: The middles are normally my tough spots.
Wishing you all the best! I’m sure whatever you come up with will be great! I hope you and yours have a spectacular Halloween!
Thank you, Marti!
Happy Halloween!
Hope the writing is going well. I am sitting this NANO out again. No sense in fooling myself, lol.
Thanks, Fred.
So far so good. I hope you’re enjoying your music. One day you’ll have to make a video or MP3 so we can see/hear you play.
Take care!