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Title: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: Alfred F. Jones on October 23, 2013, 03:39:11 AM
Yes, it's that time o' year agaiiiiiiin.
http://www.nanowrimo.org/

(http://i.imgur.com/lg3RepK.jpg)
artist (http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=33918486)
Thanks, Akyu and Keine.

Previous years: 2010 (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,7476.0.html), 2011 (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,10980.0.html), 2012 (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,13576.0.html)

November is National Novel Writing Month, NaNoWriMo! 10 days remain until the starting point, the first day of November. For anyone who's new to this whole thing, the idea is to write a novel in a single month-- 50,000 words in 30 days or less. It's always tough, trainwrecky, and ridiculously fun. First-timers and veterans are all welcome!

Ten days seems like a lot, but it's a short amount of time for brainstorming and figuring out what ideas to write, and to write outlines and plot notes. (Again, as last year and the year before that, if you want to post your story in PSL, even if it's original and not related to Touhou, you can just put [NaNoWriMo] in the subject line so our Librarians can more easily sort it whenever we do the next library catalogue cleanup.)

Who else is in for another go-around this year? Post your profile in this thread so's you can add others as writing buddies and/or just keep track of each other's progress, and I'll edit 'em into the first post later~

For my part, I am so in. I hardly got the chance to do anything last year, so this year I'm picking up my old idea and dusting it off because damn it, I'm gonna actually go somewhere with it this year!

S. Ruro (http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/participants/sakurarurouni) Kanjou (http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/participants/tamashii-kanjou)
Stuffman (http://www.nanowrimo.org/participants/stuffman)Amra (http://www.nanowrimo.org/participants/amraphenson)
TwilightsCall (http://www.nanowrimo.org/participants/twilightscall)PX (http://nanowrimo.org/participants/px)
Polaris (http://nanowrimo.org/participants/k_polaris)Desu_Cake (http://nanowrimo.org/participants/jasminyasmin)
Zent (http://nanowrimo.org/participants/zentillion)Odda (http://nanowrimo.org/participants/odda-c)
A-F (http://nanowrimo.org/participants/alstroemeria-f)Prody (http://nanowrimo.org/participants/prody)
(participant name here) (http://this_space_for_rent)
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: Stuffman on October 23, 2013, 03:52:43 AM
You know what, I think I might do this this year. My writing is pretty shit, I can't get anything across without drawing pictures to supplement it. Maybe it wouldn't hurt to work on that.

That's a lot of fucking words though. Oh well, if I can't keep up it just means I keep being a quitter like always :V

I'll think about it and make a profile if I decide to commit to it.
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: trancehime on October 24, 2013, 01:46:02 AM
Not sure if I can do it this year.

I had to quit last year because of my thesis and it's the same story this year. Unfortunately. Might have to bow out of this one.

I hate my life, can you tell?
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: Nobu on October 24, 2013, 05:24:23 AM
I guess since I got booted from my Ph.D and escaped writing a dissertation this would be suitable penance. :V I've wanted to participate for at least a couple years now, so I'm in. I have no clue what i'm going to write about yet.
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: Amraphenson on October 25, 2013, 12:13:13 AM
fuuuuuck. Let's prep.
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: Nihilanth on October 27, 2013, 04:13:27 AM
I tried this last year . . and died before I could finish halfway of my novel. I think I'll try again this year, hopefully with better results.  :3

EDIT: http://nanowrimo.org/participants/nihilanth (http://nanowrimo.org/participants/nihilanth)

My profile, but have no story at all yet . . . darn it all.
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: MatsuriSakuragi on October 28, 2013, 02:24:05 AM
Some year, I am just going to have to sit down and do this.

This year is not that year unfortunately, I have way too much going on and no ideas :(
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: Tamashii Kanjou on October 28, 2013, 04:26:56 PM
You know what, screw it. Let's give it another shot. Can only get better then last year, right?  :ohdear:

Here you go. (http://nanowrimo.org/participants/tamashii-kanjou)
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: Stuffman on October 29, 2013, 12:05:28 AM
[19:52:32] <Stuffman> hmmmm
[19:52:49] <Stuffman> @choose do nanowrimo or fuck that
[19:52:51] <@Keine-tan> Stuffman: I choose...do nanowrimo! ^_^V
[19:53:17] <Stuffman> It's just one month it can't be that hard right
[19:53:43] <Iced|Work> I'll get a grave ready

http://nanowrimo.org/participants/stuffman

Fortunately I already have a great idea, thanks to Purvis: Mahou Shoujo Pro Wrestling. I oughta do some research on WWE behind-the-scenes stuff before it starts!
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: [Y]oukai [J]esus on October 29, 2013, 01:02:34 AM
TIME IS NOT ON MY SIDE
Uhhh i'll see what i can do
God damnit i have AFA and im working like 4~6 days  week so let's see what i can do...
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: Amraphenson on October 29, 2013, 11:32:25 PM
http://nanowrimo.org/participants/amraphenson

it's about a bunch of kids who discover hoodies and masks that give them super powers on halloween.
it's called hoodlums.
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: TwilightsCall on October 30, 2013, 04:59:06 PM
Signed up, even though I'm pretty sure it's going to kill me.

TwilightsCall (http://nanowrimo.org/participants/twilightscall) if anyone needs some motivation in the form of "Hey, at least I'm doing better than that guy!"
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: Alfred F. Jones on October 31, 2013, 02:53:20 AM
Updated the first post. Only five people this year? There's still a full day left to decide to take the plunge!
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: Stuffman on October 31, 2013, 03:32:12 AM
I'll sweeten the deal to drum up some hype: if you get to 10000 words I'll draw a picture for your story :V
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: PX on October 31, 2013, 03:55:45 AM
http://nanowrimo.org/participants/px

Time for another month of failure and doing nothing
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: Polaris on October 31, 2013, 04:03:36 AM
http://nanowrimo.org/participants/k_polaris

"Member for about 3 years"
and yet not a single novel finished ;_;

Not gonna make any promises since I have a whole lotta other responsibilities I have to take care of but I really would like to try writing something ._.
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: Tamashii Kanjou on October 31, 2013, 01:53:47 PM
Quote from: Stuffman on October 31, 2013, 03:32:12 AM
I'll sweeten the deal to drum up some hype: if you get to 10000 words I'll draw a picture for your story :V

Last year, I only managed 8k. (First time; couldn't keep up.) You have given me an added spark to get past that number! XD

Also, good luck to everyone.
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: Desu_Cake on October 31, 2013, 03:01:55 PM
Well, unlike the last few years, I don't have any excuse for when I fail miserably, but what the heck, let's give it another try.
http://nanowrimo.org/participants/jasminyasmin
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: The ⑨th Zentillion on October 31, 2013, 04:02:53 PM
http://nanowrimo.org/participants/zentillion

Will I even try this year, or will it wind up being another one of nothing written for it at all? Let's find out!
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: An Odd Sea Slug on October 31, 2013, 05:37:54 PM
Well, gonna bite the bullet, since its looking like it'll be a boring November otherwise. I really, really have no excuse this time. Like they say, third times the charm, right?

http://nanowrimo.org/participants/odda-c
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: Alfred F. Jones on November 01, 2013, 04:53:35 AM
Updated first post! Looks like we're heading into NaNoWriMo this year with ten competitors. Still time for last-minute entries!
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: Prody on November 01, 2013, 01:33:05 PM
Oh yeah! I'm gonna go for this! I've participated in the previous 3 years and I only failed the last one. I'm definitely gonna get this!... hopefully.

http://nanowrimo.org/participants/prody
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: ♛ Apher-Forte on November 01, 2013, 04:09:51 PM
So I decided to do it but I most certainly will try NOT to forget about it this year like I did two years on a row my handle is Alstroemeria-F by the way, feel free to add me for any incoherent garbage writing. (No, I am not continuing Xanadu origins because frankly I never liked Shiki anyway, though Komatits on the other hand...)
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: nintendonut888 on November 01, 2013, 11:31:45 PM
Good luck to everyone participating this year. Keep those pens inky~!
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: Stuffman on November 02, 2013, 06:08:46 AM
Well, off to an okay start, got 2000 words, only took six hours :ohdear:
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: ♛ Apher-Forte on November 02, 2013, 04:31:46 PM
I am just wondering should I expand The Chair to cover a chronicle of a chair randomly appearing in people's houses now that it is outside of Gensokyo....
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: Alfred F. Jones on November 04, 2013, 05:08:49 PM
Prody and A-F added.
I've been a bad writer lately, I've been ignoring Nano to read the Wedding Peach manga and Precure blogging. Time to play some catch-up.
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: Tamashii Kanjou on November 04, 2013, 07:45:37 PM
Yeah, I've had a bad couple of days; so I'm having to really fling out the words here.

Good thing I haven't been able to stop since I started this evening; might catch up before I fall asleep... with luck~ XD

EDIT : So after only managing 707 on Day 1, and missing out on doing anything on the 2nd & 3rd due to outdoor shenanigans, I'm very happy with myself for getting to 4005 at this point in time. Will continue writing more after sleep; I think I need it, otherwise my eyes are going to hate me.
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: Stuffman on November 05, 2013, 02:41:30 AM
HELP

I'M ENJOYING NANOWRIMO

I'M NOT PROCRASTINATING AT ALL, EVEN ON A WORK DAY
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: TwilightsCall on November 05, 2013, 07:57:31 AM
So this is my first year writing in NaNoWriMo, and I feel like I've started something that is about to get wildly out of control and go far beyond what I am capable of reining back in.

I sure hope I get to see the end of my story some day :(
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: Amraphenson on November 05, 2013, 09:01:53 AM
"...I help out anyone in the Odd Alleys who needs medical attention."
"The gun...?"
"Self defense."
"And the crazy ass martial arts?"
"Also self defense."
"The arm?"
"Lack of proper self defense."
"Oh, uh..."

I'm having fun.
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: Alfred F. Jones on November 06, 2013, 04:56:54 PM
I left IRC early last night to try to write and... nope. Spent the entire time drawing instead. Maybe I should join an art contest and then I'd actually get some writing done.
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: Alfred F. Jones on November 08, 2013, 07:13:24 AM
Wrote 3.3k words today, intend to do much the same tomorrow to finally catch up with the target. Nanowrimo tip: emotionally torture your characters for fun, profit, and word count. It's amazing how much mileage you can get out of a single panic attack!

(http://i.imgur.com/E8huo0Y.jpg)
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: The ⑨th Zentillion on November 08, 2013, 03:30:48 PM
After a whole lot of nothing for the first week, I finally worked out an idea and an actual (well, mostly) title this morning! ...Sadly it's only 1457 words right now, which means I'm way, way behind. whoops. :V Oh well.

It can be found here (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,15852.0.html) on our very own PSL board. Might plop it in some other places on the net, too.
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: Alfred F. Jones on November 09, 2013, 06:56:17 AM
>Words Written Today: 1,989
Yeah girl. Slowly cutting into that backlog, though I'll probably fall behind again tomorrow because I'm going to a friend's party.
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: Stuffman on November 09, 2013, 08:07:46 AM
I fell off the horse at the end of the work week, more due to being stuck at a scene I didn't know what to do with than not wanting to write, but writing on work days can be pretty taxing regardless.

Anyway, I did good today, I just need to write 2500 words tomorrow and Sunday and I'll be caught up.
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: Alfred F. Jones on November 18, 2013, 07:47:58 AM
>goes to room to knock out another couple thousand words
>spends the entire evening fawning over west African textiles and designs and their beautiful geometries and colours

I need one of those I Don't Think You Tried At All gold stars so I can stick it to my forehead until I catch up to my target word count.
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: Alfred F. Jones on November 20, 2013, 10:59:00 PM
uuuuuughghughghghuhguh only 10 days left

I'm not even halfway to 50k. How is everyone else doing?
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: Stuffman on November 20, 2013, 11:36:37 PM
Horrible. Last week I just completely burned out, I currently have slightly less than half as much written as I should.

I'm not going to bother trying to hit 50k, I'll just try to finish the first arc.
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: TwilightsCall on November 21, 2013, 12:23:57 AM
I managed to get fairly far ahead in my first week or so, but real life caught up to me after that :(  I'm sitting at like...36k, so I have plenty of time to finish, but my routine was broken something fierce, so it'll still be a struggle to get it back.
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: Stuffman on November 21, 2013, 12:53:23 AM
You're actually still ahead by a few thousand words, at least until tomorrow :V

You must finish! Do it for the rest of us slackers!
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: Alfred F. Jones on November 21, 2013, 07:10:49 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/jJUBNKJ.png)

:dragonforce:

Now I just gotta keep plowin' ahead.
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: Prody on November 23, 2013, 11:13:58 AM
How the heck did I manage to complete this two/three years ago!? I'm probably not going to make it this year too...
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: Iced Fairy on November 24, 2013, 06:58:41 AM
So as some of you already know I'm a huge hypocrite and started a NaNo project.  And surprisingly I've kept up with it.  Though it has pretty much been 'write a days worth extra on the weekend, still manage to fall behind a day during the week, obsessively try to catch up next weekend.'  I'm hoping Thanksgiving will give me the time to slam out the ending for when I inevitably fall behind again.

I'm also hoping to drag what I learned to writing the rest of the year.  I'll probably cut back word wise, but maybe I can keep this focus and actually finish some of the works I've let languish due to me sucking at writing for the last six months+.
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: ♛ Apher-Forte on November 24, 2013, 05:21:27 PM
welp, managed a total of 3500 words on 'Rock Solid' about this girl who has a fetish for ores and archeology before discovering a spaceship underground... and now... oh well, only several days left I don't think work allows it.

I am obliged to let this go. /fail
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: Alfred F. Jones on November 27, 2013, 07:09:14 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/3YCNT8V.png)

writing intensifies

oh my god I don't think I've banged out this many words on a keyboard since I did a wild sprint of 10k words on the very last day when I did this back in 2010.
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: MatsuriSakuragi on November 27, 2013, 07:14:51 AM
holy shit. o______o

That's incredible. Excellent work! :D
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: Stuffman on November 27, 2013, 11:42:40 PM
wtf Ruro.

I wish I could've made that kind of push last week to catch up but I just can't write that fast D:
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: Iced Fairy on November 27, 2013, 11:54:05 PM
Quote from: Byakururo Hijiri on November 27, 2013, 07:09:14 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/3YCNT8V.png)

writing intensifies

oh my god I don't think I've banged out this many words on a keyboard since I did a wild sprint of 10k words on the very last day when I did this back in 2010.

Damn.  O.O

I have no idea how you do things like that Ruro.  I think my best in a day was 4000, and that was with me cheating and not having work.  The only reason I think I have a chance is that I'm at home Thursday through Saturday and I might just be able to pump out the 2k words a day I need.

(http://i.imgur.com/c3g6EAl.png)

Meanwhile for comparison my chart.  Ignore the jump on the 19th.  I just didn't put in my words from the 18th, so it's actually about 1/2 that.
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: Alfred F. Jones on November 28, 2013, 11:58:54 PM
well i wish you folks the best of luck in reaxching 50k because i came down with a really bad flu and I am coughing and spitting up saliva and lyin g in bed and being very sick in general. ugh, are you for real, less than 5k to go and I can barelyh sit up without feeling headachey.
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: Stuffman on November 29, 2013, 12:04:23 AM
Write the words in your head! That counts, right??
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: nintendonut888 on November 29, 2013, 12:37:40 AM
What. Ruro this is not a soap opera this is not supposed to happen. D:

Feel better soon, for all the reasons. :< It'd suck if your miraculous turn-around were ruined because of something like this.
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: MatsuriSakuragi on November 29, 2013, 12:52:19 AM
It ain't over 'til it's over! Just focus on feeling better for now, okay? :<
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: Iced Fairy on November 29, 2013, 12:54:33 AM
Quote from: Byakururo Hijiri on November 28, 2013, 11:58:54 PM
well i wish you folks the best of luck in reaxching 50k because i came down with a really bad flu and I am coughing and spitting up saliva and lyin g in bed and being very sick in general. ugh, are you for real, less than 5k to go and I can barelyh sit up without feeling headachey.

Ugh.  Being sick is terrible, being sick on a holiday is terrible (even if you don't celebrate it, and being sick when you need to write is super terrible.  I hope it clears up with some bed rest.  Or at least becomes something you can do things with.
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: TwilightsCall on November 29, 2013, 05:02:59 AM
Sorry to hear that, Ruro :( Hope you feel better soon! Like...today would be a good time!


As for me, I've finally punched through my November workload and have time to work on this again!  7.8k words to go, two days left to do it.  I think I can handle it...I think...

I think its time for me to go watch 'The Little Engine That Could,' I think thats what I really think.
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: Iced Fairy on November 30, 2013, 04:11:20 AM
I just finished the story and wrote the Epilogue!

48800 words.

 :X

It's a good thing there's another book to follow, or I'd be kinda sad.  All work and no 50000 words makes Iced a dull fairy.

Edit:
(http://cfiles.nanowrimo.org/nano-2013/files/2013/11/2013-Winner-Square-Button.png)
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: Alfred F. Jones on November 30, 2013, 06:27:36 PM
I have a hard time breathing through my nose, my throat is very sore, and my voice has been reduced to little more than a whisper, but thankfully, that last one does not have much effect on my narrative voice.

(http://i.imgur.com/umYD4Ou.png)

never give up, never surrender
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: MatsuriSakuragi on November 30, 2013, 06:31:39 PM
Fuck yeaaaaaaaaaah \o/

Congrats to you, and everyone else who has completed it so far~
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: nintendonut888 on November 30, 2013, 06:32:16 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/TcJsL4P.jpg)

Congratururosations! I'm proud of both you and Iced. Good luck to any still in the running to finish as well!
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: Iced Fairy on November 30, 2013, 07:43:14 PM
Quote from: Byakururo Hijiri on November 30, 2013, 06:27:36 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/umYD4Ou.png)
o/

Congrats.  That's one heck of a disad to work through. >.<
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: TwilightsCall on November 30, 2013, 11:35:31 PM
Gratz Ruro and Iced!

And if its okay, I think I'll just put this right here:

(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg76/TwilightsCall/NanowrimoStats_zpsbada3827.png)
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: Stuffman on November 30, 2013, 11:51:05 PM
rofl that final jump

I burned out after a week and a half, so I finished at around 16000. Might try again next year if I can think of a way to keep myself going.
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: TwilightsCall on December 01, 2013, 12:56:36 AM
Quote from: Stuffman on November 30, 2013, 11:51:05 PM
rofl that final jump

(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg76/TwilightsCall/emot-ssh_zpsb047d68d.gif)
Title: Re: NaNoWriMo 2013 - The Great Novel Writing Race
Post by: Iced Fairy on December 01, 2013, 02:45:18 AM
Congrats TwilightsCall.  Last minute wins count the same as any other. ;)

Stuffman : In addition to having free time, I found the key to my success was outlines.  Outlines for everything.  If I ever got stuck I made another smaller outline.  Really saved me when I went totally off plot for a bit.