It starts in ~5 hours GMT. Who's in? :ph34r:
I keep starting the very same novel every NaNoWriMo since 2009.
Maybe this year... (!!!!)
What are you talking about
Fuck it. Can't get myself to write on my own deadlines, not gonna do it for somebody else.
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And damnit. Seedy, fix my typo in the title, will you? It's not 2013 yet. :glare:
Quote from: CountDeMoney on October 31, 2012, 12:49:43 PM
Fuck it. Can't get myself to write on my own deadlines, not gonna do it for somebody else.
Well now's the time to give it a shot! It's not like you've got a lot of other things pressing on your time. :contract:
I'm in.
Quote from: merithyn on October 31, 2012, 12:50:53 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on October 31, 2012, 12:49:43 PM
Fuck it. Can't get myself to write on my own deadlines, not gonna do it for somebody else.
Well now's the time to give it a shot! It's not like you've got a lot of other things pressing on your time. :contract:
Too busy trying to see how many times I can masturbate in an hour, and then trying to beat that record.
You guys have months for everything.
I was thinking about it as I've failed the last two times but now without power, I'm not sure if I'm in a state of mind to concentrate enough on another failed attempt. :D
Quote from: garbon on October 31, 2012, 01:53:11 PM
I was thinking about it as I've failed the last two times but now without power, I'm not sure if I'm in a state of mind to concentrate enough on another failed attempt. :D
On the other hand, do you have anything better to do with your time?
Unless you have a seedy-esque typewriter collection, get a big pad of paper and a bic and get scribbling!
Quote from: CountDeMoney on October 31, 2012, 01:47:31 PM
Quote from: merithyn on October 31, 2012, 12:50:53 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on October 31, 2012, 12:49:43 PM
Fuck it. Can't get myself to write on my own deadlines, not gonna do it for somebody else.
Well now's the time to give it a shot! It's not like you've got a lot of other things pressing on your time. :contract:
Too busy trying to see how many times I can masturbate in an hour, and then trying to beat that record.
Mine was 4. 9 times in a day. A loooooooooooong time ago.
Quote from: Barrister on October 31, 2012, 01:55:29 PM
Quote from: garbon on October 31, 2012, 01:53:11 PM
I was thinking about it as I've failed the last two times but now without power, I'm not sure if I'm in a state of mind to concentrate enough on another failed attempt. :D
On the other hand, do you have anything better to do with your time?
Unless you have a seedy-esque typewriter collection, get a big pad of paper and a bic and get scribbling!
Well a bit hard to write on paper in the dark. ;)
Quote from: garbon on October 31, 2012, 02:26:44 PM
Well a bit hard to write on paper in the dark. ;)
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Yep, ruin your eyes writing a useless novel. SMRT.
Quote from: Ed Anger on October 31, 2012, 02:33:04 PM
Yep, ruin your eyes writing a useless novel. SMRT.
:ultra:
Quote from: garbon on October 31, 2012, 02:26:44 PM
Quote from: Barrister on October 31, 2012, 01:55:29 PM
Quote from: garbon on October 31, 2012, 01:53:11 PM
I was thinking about it as I've failed the last two times but now without power, I'm not sure if I'm in a state of mind to concentrate enough on another failed attempt. :D
On the other hand, do you have anything better to do with your time?
Unless you have a seedy-esque typewriter collection, get a big pad of paper and a bic and get scribbling!
Well a bit hard to write on paper in the dark. ;)
But candlelight just has that certain attitude and atmosphere that is conducive to writing...
Quote from: Barrister on October 31, 2012, 02:37:35 PM
Quote from: garbon on October 31, 2012, 02:26:44 PM
Quote from: Barrister on October 31, 2012, 01:55:29 PM
Quote from: garbon on October 31, 2012, 01:53:11 PM
I was thinking about it as I've failed the last two times but now without power, I'm not sure if I'm in a state of mind to concentrate enough on another failed attempt. :D
On the other hand, do you have anything better to do with your time?
Unless you have a seedy-esque typewriter collection, get a big pad of paper and a bic and get scribbling!
Well a bit hard to write on paper in the dark. ;)
But candlelight just has that certain attitude and atmosphere that is conducive to writing...
As Anger said if part of my goal is to work on blindness.
Quote from: garbon on October 31, 2012, 02:45:51 PM
Quote from: Barrister on October 31, 2012, 02:37:35 PM
Quote from: garbon on October 31, 2012, 02:26:44 PM
Quote from: Barrister on October 31, 2012, 01:55:29 PM
Quote from: garbon on October 31, 2012, 01:53:11 PM
I was thinking about it as I've failed the last two times but now without power, I'm not sure if I'm in a state of mind to concentrate enough on another failed attempt. :D
On the other hand, do you have anything better to do with your time?
Unless you have a seedy-esque typewriter collection, get a big pad of paper and a bic and get scribbling!
Well a bit hard to write on paper in the dark. ;)
But candlelight just has that certain attitude and atmosphere that is conducive to writing...
As Anger said if part of my goal is to work on blindness.
But think of it - an author who goes blind during the Frankenstorm of 2012 as the price he has to pay to write his magnum opus? You'll be on the Oprah Book Club for sure!
Quote from: Ed Anger on October 31, 2012, 02:33:04 PM
Yep, ruin your eyes writing a useless novel. SMRT.
More like ruin your fucking lungs from breathing all that shit those candles put out, which you breath in, in a confined space.
The main reason for the boom in scented candles is it gets rid of what is pretty much a waste product from the oil industry.
You realize that makes little sense, right? That's not why people buy scented candles.
Quote from: garbon on October 31, 2012, 07:21:39 PM
You realize that makes little sense, right? That's not why people buy scented candles.
I wasn't addressing the sense of it , as there's none in the buying of them.
Really one of the great triumphs of the 20th century has been the replacement of dirty lighting and cooking sources with 'clean' healthy one; something that still kills millions every year in the third world.
And what do some people in the west now choose to do, burn candles that give off some pretty unpleasant and carcinogenic combustion products.
A lot more people choose to put carcinogens directly in their mouths.
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on October 31, 2012, 08:15:50 PM
A lot more people choose to put carcinogens directly in their mouths.
lol, no shit. Fuck, Mongers, why would I try to find my lighter when I can just use the candle?
Quote from: mongers on October 31, 2012, 07:36:37 PM
Quote from: garbon on October 31, 2012, 07:21:39 PM
You realize that makes little sense, right? That's not why people buy scented candles.
I wasn't addressing the sense of it , as there's none in the buying of them.
:rolleyes:
Hey! :mad:
This isn't about candles! Well, unless you're planning on using them in your NaNoWriMo story.... :hmm:
Anyway, I'm going for a Chick Lit book. Single woman about to hit 40 chases after her genealogical roots in Wales to "shake things up" in her life.
EDIT: Richard, I may need your help on a few things. :)
A non-fiction novel?
Quote from: merithyn on October 31, 2012, 10:17:21 PM
Anyway, I'm going for a Chick Lit book. Single woman about to hit 40 chases after her genealogical roots in Wales to "shake things up" in her life.
How Stella Got Her Groove Back by getting fucked by Christian Bale? Sweet!
Quote from: garbon on October 31, 2012, 10:23:46 PM
A non-fiction novel?
:glare:
This woman has never married, no kids. Quite obviously not in anyway autobiographical.
It's actually a character that's been in the back of my mind for a couple of years. I just didn't know what to do with her. Then I started thinking about her hitting a major milestone in her life and how she'd react. Voila! My NaNoWriMo novel!
Quote from: CountDeMoney on October 31, 2012, 10:25:16 PM
Quote from: merithyn on October 31, 2012, 10:17:21 PM
Anyway, I'm going for a Chick Lit book. Single woman about to hit 40 chases after her genealogical roots in Wales to "shake things up" in her life.
How Stella Got Her Groove Back by getting fucked by Christian Bale? Sweet!
Meh. Not thinking romance at all. I'm not a big fan of those as the major storyline. There may be a romance that comes up, but it definitely won't be what the story is about. Actually, I have a bit of an idea of what happens to her when she gets to Wales, and it doesn't directly involve a man.
Quoteit doesn't directly involve a man.
Just a giant black dildo.
You're not gonna jump on that 50 Shades of Grey bandwaggon, then? :P
I'm going for space adventure/action/drama myself.
Time travel malarkey for me.
Tempting, always wanted to finish a novel, but I'm too much of a perfectionist and have too much other stuff I have to do in life.
No thanks, I write all day for pitiful pay, I'm not going to write all night too for none at all.
Quote from: Brazen on November 01, 2012, 05:53:40 AM
No thanks, I write all day for pitiful pay, I'm not going to write all night too for none at all.
Will you (and/or your housemate) be available for advice for me, though? Pretty please? :)
Well, 1800 words during lunch today. :)
I really like this character. I'm going to enjoy writing about her.
So I'm a little confused that this thread is titled 2013 though it was really the 2012 thread.
At any rate, I finished day one this year with words to spare. I've added incentive this go-around as a friend from college has tossed her hat in the ring and now shit talking is spurring me on. -_- :ph34r:
It's odd, my dad was suggesting I start writing last week. I pointed out that I could barely string two sentences together (as you all have seen), but he didn't seem to think that mattered.
Every evil mastermind needs a manifesto.
Quote from: garbon on November 02, 2013, 12:05:19 AM
So I'm a little confused that this thread is titled 2013 though it was really the 2012 thread.
Blame Seedy. He was supposed to fix it. :sleep:
Quote from: merithyn on October 31, 2012, 12:50:08 PM
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And damnit. Seedy, fix my typo in the title, will you? It's not 2013 yet. :glare:
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At any rate, I finished day one this year with words to spare. I've added incentive this go-around as a friend from college has tossed her hat in the ring and now shit talking is spurring me on. -_- :ph34r:
Whatever works.
I came up with a pretty neat idea for a story a few weeks ago and so decided to give it a shot again. I'm traveling this weekend, but still managing to get some words down. So far, I really like the story.
Quote from: merithyn on November 02, 2013, 10:30:36 PM
Blame Seedy. He was supposed to fix it. :sleep:
It was easier to wait for 2013 to show up. :blush:
Quote from: Syt on November 03, 2013, 12:45:52 AM
Besides, 4 failed attempts at NaNoWriMo is enough. :P
Don't blame yourself. They gave it a horribly embarrassing name. If it were called something else, even I might have even written something. If the French underground had named their organization the super duper french underground and abbreviated it as SuDuFUn, then the Nazis would have won the war. :P
Quote from: MadImmortalMan on November 03, 2013, 05:39:10 AM
Don't blame yourself. They gave it a horribly embarrassing name. If it were called something else, even I might have even written something. If the French underground had named their organization the super duper french underground and abbreviated it as SuDuFUn, then the Nazis would have won the war. :P
Nah, they'd have needed lame names for Operation Overlord and the Manhattan Project.
Quote from: Tyr on November 01, 2012, 05:47:28 AM
Tempting, always wanted to finish a novel, but I'm too much of a perfectionist and have too much other stuff I have to do in life.
I have an idea, just buy a book and tear out the last few pages. Then write something and put it in on the end.
Well I'm doing fairly better than past attempts. Day 3 and I've over the minimum average for each day and it is only 1pm. :)
Quote from: garbon on November 03, 2013, 01:24:06 PM
Well I'm doing fairly better than past attempts. Day 3 and I've over the minimum average for each day and it is only 1pm. :)
How many times do you have to be reminded, your posts on Languish don't count as literary output. :rolleyes:
:P
Quote from: mongers on November 03, 2013, 01:56:54 PM
Quote from: garbon on November 03, 2013, 01:24:06 PM
Well I'm doing fairly better than past attempts. Day 3 and I've over the minimum average for each day and it is only 1pm. :)
How many times do you have to be reminded, your posts on Languish don't count as literary output. :rolleyes:
:P
Thanks, love. But yeah even though quite prolific, I didn't count them. :P :hug:
Day 9 and still going strong. Haven't heard from my friend in a while though so it is totally possible that she has given up.
I did manage something I thought I was no longer able to do in this realm of constant over stimulation. I wrote for a straight hour doing nothing else but checking my word count. :cool:
All work and no play makes Kyle a dull boy? :wacko:
Over 25k at halfway through the month. I wonder if it will get easier now that I've fewer words to write than I've already written....probably not. :D
Or you could pitch a 1,000 - 2,000 word article to a newspaper or magazine and get paid £200 - £1,000 for it, which rather answers that "Where's my motivation?" question when you sit in front of your keyboard every day. Just putting that out there.
I don't think anyone will be trying to offer me even a penny per word any time soon. :P
Quote from: Brazen on November 16, 2013, 05:42:40 AM
Or you could pitch a 1,000 - 2,000 word article to a newspaper or magazine and get paid £200 - £1,000 for it, which rather answers that "Where's my motivation?" question when you sit in front of your keyboard every day. Just putting that out there.
LOLZ, easier to win the daily Pick 3 than get those kinds of numbers with no credentials or publishing history. Cold pitches go nowhere.
Gonna have to start with a few freebies in the local mailbox stuffer before you can make $30 for shit like like "Five Tips For Your Shorthair's Coat To Shine!" in
Cat Fancy first.
Quote from: merithyn on November 01, 2012, 01:01:46 PM
Well, 1800 words during lunch today. :)
I really like this character. I'm going to enjoy writing about her.
Good going, sounds fun. I'm not going to try to write but good luck with it!
The most recent pep talk from the nanowrimo crew involves a hunger game metaphor. :hmm:
Less than 10,000 to go. Not going to get cocky, but I might just finish this year. :o
*crosses fingers, knocks furiously on wood*
Finally! :cool:
Now it is time to take December to heal. -_-
I'm surprised that you of all people knock wood.
Quote from: garbon on November 30, 2013, 06:41:54 PM
Finally! :cool:
Now it is time to take December to heal. -_-
Congratulations.
There are only 30 days in November? WTF is this shit?
I guess I'll give this a try.