Saturday, 2 November 2013

Let The Challenge Begin



It is four years since I last took part in NaNoWriMo  (National Novel Writing in A Month) so it is about time I did it again. 
The aim is to write a first draft of a novel in 30 days. 
Anyone who completes the 50,000 words is a NaNoWriMo winner. 
I have 'won' twice, once in 2008 and again in 2009.
Both of these first drafts have stayed exactly that but I am hoping it will be third time lucky and I will actually do something with this draft. 
I have an idea. 
A very vague idea. 
It will be set in 1982 and has a working title of The Paper Girl. 
It will be loosely based on my experiences as a trainee reporter in the 1980s, a time of typewriters, printing presses and dark rooms.
When the only blackberries were those that grew in the hedgerows and the Internet was a sci fi fantasy. 

All of this means my November.postings will probably be quite sparse.
See you on the other side of NaNo.

Jane
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I wore:
Boots - Clarks
Dress - Boden
Shirt - Zara

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12 comments:

  1. sabine ingerl2 November 2013 at 05:14

    Jane, that sounds very interesting. I wish you good luck and plenty of inspired hours.
    Your writer's outfit is amazing. I love the shirt over the dress - an idea of you I will copy.

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    1. The Small Fabric Of My Life2 November 2013 at 11:10

      Thanks Sabine. I look forward to seeing your dress with a shirt.

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  2. Vix2 November 2013 at 09:57

    Good luck, that sounds a very challenging challenge! xxx

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    1. The Small Fabric Of My Life2 November 2013 at 11:11

      Thanks Vix. I have already changed the sex of the main character. It's now a man called Jack.

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  3. Curtise2 November 2013 at 18:57

    I cannot imagine sustaining a piece of writing to novel length - you have my admiration, Jane! Good luck, hope this one becomes your best seller! xxx

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  4. Rachel3 November 2013 at 16:20

    Good luck with the novel, Jane. It sounds like an exciting project! I love the way you have paired the shirt with the dress :-)

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  5. Darla4 November 2013 at 14:24

    Good luck. Stop by once in awhile and let us know how it is going.

    Darla

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  6. Anonymous4 November 2013 at 20:28

    Such a cute outfit you are wearing Jane! I wish you luck with the challenge!

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  7. Please may I?5 November 2013 at 09:14

    Good luck, if you get chance keep us updated.

    X x

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  8. LyddieGal12 November 2013 at 03:16

    sounds great! I hope it's a huge success!
    Chic on the Cheap

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  9. Applebypie20 November 2013 at 23:26

    Go for it and good luck! XX

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  10. Unknown22 November 2013 at 11:26

    I really should have participated am still 11 months later on my first draft, never enough time!

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