Where have I been ....?

Better question, where does the time go?  Sure has flown by even more so than usual lately.  It's best I don't go into all that 'stuff' right now as I'd be discouraged before I began.  Remember, I've already lived it, the past three months I mean.  There is so much to say and I promise, we'll catch up on it all later.

Let's talk about right now and what's going on.  Did you know that November is National Novel Writing Month?  Sure is!  The event begins on November 1st.  The idea is to write a 50,000 word novel by midnight November 30th. The plan is to write. No fixing, editing or tweaking along the way.  Just write!  What a interesting concept. They say you're just supposed to write and not worry about editing, that'll come later. The site is full of information and resources.  There is so much there that you'll just have to check it out for yourself.  My favorite 'tool' are the Pep Talks!

I was so excited - bursting with enthusiasm - so much in fact that the obvious didn't dawn on me right away.  I was late, way late, like really too late.  I knew for certain there was no way I'd make 50,000 in 10 days.  I nearly talked myself out of signing up for that very reason.  After mulling things over, I came to the conclusion that it didn't make sense.  The reason I wanted to participate in the first place was to write. So why, I asked myself, was I not joining?  Because of a number. No, that won't do.  A number doesn't determine win or lose.  I figure what's most important is to improve. I signed up and am going for it!

Here I go!!  Fly by the seat of my pants and WRITE .... just do it!  Celebrate the value and enthusiasm of the craft.  Create without tearing down.  Build without parsing it to death or you will destroy the originality of which you began with.

Write with fierce intensity giving yourself permission to make mistakes and succeed. Believe in yourself.

~ Peace & Blessings ~

As Ever, Miss Stormy