Comments on: The Biggest Writing Exercise in the World

By: Melissa Donovan

Melissa Donovan — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:41:48 +0000

@Cath, The NaNo prize is a 50k-word novel. The whole idea has more to with accomplishing a goal than winning an actual prize. It’s also based on the honor system. People could, theoretically, start before November 1st, or even lie about how many words they actually wrote, but those people would know in their hearts that they did not win.

By: Cath Lawson

Cath Lawson — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:15:03 +0000

Hi Melissa – I’d heard about this but I’m not entering. The only thing I’m wondering is – Is there a prize for the winner? If so, how do they know folk didn’t begin writing before the one month deadline?

By: Melissa Donovan

Melissa Donovan — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:45:47 +0000

@Marelisa, Thanks so much! I’ll post some updates here throughout the month. Any rooting is much appreciated

By: Marelisa

Marelisa — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:29:10 +0000

Best of luck Melissa! I thought of entering but I have too much on my plate right now. I’ll be rooting for you

By: Melissa Donovan

Melissa Donovan — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 20:19:44 +0000

@Deb, I’m excited too. I was sort of nervous but now that I’ve got my first 972 words, I’m feeling a lot better about it.

@Brad, Thanks! It is a little stressful because this first week I’m also busy with other projects but then I should have a little more time and get adjusted enough to be relaxed about it. I appreciate your good vibes

@Friar, There’s always next year! Your storybook is coming along nicely so I think sticking to that is a smart move.

By: Friar

Friar — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 14:27:32 +0000

Aww…I feel left out. I’m in the minority here. Everyone in the Blogosphere is talking about NaNoWriMo.

But I’m going to pass.

I need to work on my story book.

(And very few kids’ books are 50,000 words!)

By: Brad

Brad — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 03:29:15 +0000

Hi Melissa! Good luck this year! I hope you’re able to get that novel written without too much stress. I’m not participating this year but I’m sending good vibes to everyone that is!

By: Deb

Deb — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 22:45:30 +0000

HI, I’m excited this year. I do remember last year though pacing the floor wondering if I would even be able to write the first sentence. This year there is so much chaos in my life I have not had time to think let alone panic about November.

See you on the boards!

By: Melissa Donovan

Melissa Donovan — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:36:35 +0000

@Writer Dad, I’m nervous too! It’s such an enormous endeavor. I’m planning on getting started right at midnight (the witching hour). Muahahaha.

By: Writer Dad

Writer Dad — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:32:06 +0000

Hey, that’s true! NaNoWriMo’s already going in other parts of the world. I’m super excited/nervous. Not that I can’t do it, just that I won’t do anything else. Good luck tomorrow!